Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology*

Are you looking to go beyond a master’s degree in order to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession? Walden University’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology program is designed to help you do just that.

Whether you are a technology director, instructor, curriculum developer, or consultant, staying current with today’s increased use of technology is a critical component of teaching and learning. The Ed.S. in Educational Technology enables you to support a diverse community of learners by effectively integrating technology. Designed with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, this program can help you develop your abilities in instructional design, facilitate learning in a technology environment, and identify emerging technologies for implementation in a wide array of learning environments. In addition, some of the coursework you complete as part of this post-master's degree program can apply to a Walden doctoral degree in education, allowing you to earn that degree in less time.

Completion Requirements

• 46 total quarter credit hours

Estimated time to completion: 18 months, depending on individual progress. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Core Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
EDUC 7001	Foundations: Ed.S. Educational Technology	2
EDUC 7100	Evolution of Educational Technology in Society, Education, and the Workplace	4
EDUC 7101	Diffusion and Integration of Technology in Education	4
EDUC 7102	Principles of Distance Education	4
EDUC 7103	Leading and Managing Educational Technology	4
EDUC 7104	Designing Instruction for Distance Education	4
EDUC 7105	Learning Theory and Educational Technology	4
EDUC 7106	Technology Integration and Curriculum	4
EDUC 7107	Multimedia Technology to Facilitate Learning	4
EDUC 7108	Emerging and Future Technology	4
EDUC 7109	Diverse Learners and Technology	4
EDUC 7900	Capstone	4

Course Descriptions

Learn More

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• Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
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*Walden University does not offer a state-approved Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree that is recognized for P–12  teacher or administrator licensure/certification in Minnesota (Walden's home state) or any other state. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure as a principal, assistant principal, or other type of K–12 teacher or administrator.