SDSU Ranked 15th Among Online Master in Educational Technology Programs

San Diego State University has been ranked the 15th best online master in educational technology program in the nation by thebestschools.org.

“It is a very gratifying honor to be recognized for the educational excellence we see every day here at San Diego State University and the College of Extended Studies,” Dean Joe Shapiro said.

“This award recognizes the key innovation in bringing the excellence of San Diego State University to the greater San Diego community and the nation.”

Thebestschools.org selected the Top 25 degree programs based on academic excellence, range of available classes, faculty strength, rankings, and reputation.

Here’s what it had to say about SDSU’s College of Extended Studies:
San Diego State University, a public research university, offers a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

The College of Extended Studies at SDSU offers an online Master of Arts in Learning Design and Technology (LDT) which prepares students to become information technologists who can evaluate performance problems and design, develop and evaluate instructional strategies, programs and products.

Enrollees graduate with an e-portfolio of video, interactive learning programs, instructional print and online materials they create. Required courses in the 30-credit hour program include courses of the core program (9), Methods of Inquiry (3), two Practicum (6) and electives (12).

A sampling of courses includes:
• Technologies for Teaching
• Educational Web Development
• Technology for Course Delivery
• Exploratory Learning Through Simulation and Games
• Management of Educational Technology
• Psychology of Technology-Based Learning
SDSU is also ranked 22nd nationally in affordability for best online master’s educational and instructional technology by geteducated.com.
The Master of Arts in Learning and Design Technology program at SDSU helps students to prepare for careers as instructional technologists, educational specialists, instructional designers, trainers, and performance consultants. Students graduate with an electronic portfolio that includes video, interactive learning programs, instructional print, and online materials.
The SDSU Department of Learning Design & Technology (formerly Educational Technology) offers a master’s degree, seminars, an undergraduate minor, and certificates in instructional technology and instructional design. These programs are available on campus and online.

SDSU’s College of Extended Studies reaches out to the greater San Diego community, the nation, and the world through a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs.

Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from accounting to web design.

Additionally, the College offers more than 50 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 265-7378 (SDSU) or log on to www.neverstoplearning.net