COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Texas A&M University

Educational Technology Overview

The purpose of the Educational Technology Program is to prepare educators with the competencies required to improve the quality and effectiveness of instructional programs at all levels of education and/or business and industry. Individuals are prepared to seek professional positions in instructional design, development, or administration. Emphasis is on multimedia instructional materials development and techniques for distance education and communication. The program is designed for individuals with an interest in instruction and a desire to develop the ability to apply learning technologies to some content area or discipline.

Program facilities include laboratories for teaching, resource development, and materials production. The department, college, and university also maintain facilities for distance education materials development.

The Educational Technology Program in the Department of Educational Psychology integrates three foundational areas:

  • Design
    The systematic identification of educational needs and the subsequent design, development, implementation and evaluation of materials for use in classrooms and at distant sites.
  • Development
    The production of materials to meet specific educational objectives including multimedia programs, graphics, and video.
  • Research/Evaluation
    The planning, design, and implementation of research and/or development projects that apply educational technology principles to any aspect of education or training in a variety of settings, including schools, industry, medicine, and the military.

The program prepares individuals to seek professional positions in instructional design, instructional resource development, or instructional resource administration. A major emphasis is placed on multimedia instructional materials development and techniques for effective distance education and communication.

Many of our Masters graduates with teaching certifications remain in the classroom. Some other positions our graduates seek include:

  • Industry:
    Instructional Designer
    Software Developer
    Project Manager
    Trainer
    Evaluator
    Web Designer
  • Education:
    Technology Coordinator (Pre K-20)
    Media Specialist
    Instructor in Two Year Colleges

Additionally, graduates of the Ph.D. program often become university faculty and researchers.

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