University of Maryland University College

Recognized as one of the world's preeminent institutions of higher education for adults, University of Maryland University College (UMUC), one of 11 accredited, degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland, is the second largest university in the state, offering programs and services tailored for working adults. The university currently has more than 88,000 students worldwide, nearly 15,000 of whom are Maryland residents.

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215-662-5606). UMUC is governed by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia.

Learn Online at Any Time, from Any Place You Choose

A pioneer in adult and distance learning, UMUC offered its first distance education course 30 years ago. Today, men and women on six continents are pursuing their education goals at UMUC.

You can access your UMUC courses from any location in the world and participate in class activities when it's convenient for you, rather than at a specific time of day. Everything you need to succeed in your studies is available to you online or by phone, including library services, academic advising, 24-hour technical support and career counseling.

Master of Distance Education

The Master of Distance Education (MDE) program at UMUC is designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary to manage distance education enterprises within educational, business, government and nonprofit organizations. Graduates of the MDE program are prepared to engage in the planning, budgeting, development, delivery and support of distance education and distance training programs.

Master of Distance Education - Distance Education Technology

This specialization builds on the core course – OMDE 603 Technology in Distance Education – which gives grounding in the relevant history pertaining to media and technology in distance education. The course sets a framework guiding the appropriate technology choice. The specialization builds on that with two further specialized courses providing an in depth understanding of both asynchronous and synchronous technologies.

Master of Education

The Master of Education (MEd) with a specialization in instructional technology is designed for K-12 teachers and educators who want to incorporate technology into their course curricula, develop content expertise in the area of K-12 instructional technology, gain a broad understanding of technology and its application in the contemporary school and lead change efforts at the classroom or school levels.

Three program goals are associated with this 33-credit degree:

Instructional Application
Teachers understand the use of technology and its impact on curriculum, instruction and the classroom. Teachers gain exposure to the wide range of curriculum resources available to them through the Internet, software applications and other forms of multimedia. They also learn to evaluate different teaching methods using technology, to determine appropriateness for use with diverse student populations, and to assess effectiveness in advancing student learning.

Technological Application
Teachers are exposed to a wide array of instructional technologies such as the Internet, synchronous and asynchronous systems, software and hardware, and other forms of multimedia. Teachers use technologies that help them become more effective in their daily work, including electronic gradebooks, desktop publishing and presentation software.

Leadership and Management Application
Teachers develop a broad understanding of technology management and its acquisition at the school and district levels, including access, technology planning and budgeting. They utilize strategies for becoming advocates of change and for training other educators to use technology in ways that are meaningful and enhance student learning.

The Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT) is appropriate for those seeking initial state licensure to teach. A bachelor's degree as well as preK-12 certification is required for admission.

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