Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology Online
Program Overview
What our online MSEd. in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology offers you
In this master’s in curriculum & instruction online program from Northwest Missouri State University, you will learn to develop relevant, technology-rich teaching strategies to engage and motivate K-12 students through practical, hands-on coursework.
Today, it's more important than ever for educators to have a thorough understanding of technology. This educational technology online teaching degree program gives you knowledge to stay ahead of the tech curve—whatever your current knowledge—along with the comprehension and confidence to successfully integrate various technologies into the K-12 classroom. You will develop relevant, technologically advanced teaching strategies to inspire students.
Northwest is renowned for exceptional education programs, and online courses are taught by the same respected faculty who teach on campus.
Graduates of this online degree program will be able to:
- Review, evaluate and implement current multimedia tools to improve training and learning
- Enhance and facilitate training and learning through research-based instructional design
- Evaluate and address technological implications affecting society and education
- Develop and implement assessment strategies to analyze results for data-driven decision-making
- Develop and demonstrate construction of a virtual online environment
- Teach dual-credit courses in computer applications for high school students
- Review, evaluate and implement current multimedia tools to improve training and learning
- Enhance and facilitate training and learning through research-based instructional design
- Evaluate and address technological implications affecting society and education
- Develop and implement assessment strategies to analyze results for data-driven decision-making
- Develop and demonstrate construction of a virtual online environment
- Teach dual-credit courses in computer applications for high school students
Teaching career opportunities include:
- District Instructional Coach
- Teacher Leader
- Dual Credit High School Teacher
- Community College Teacher
- Corporate Trainer
- District Instructional Coach
- Teacher Leader
- Dual Credit High School Teacher
- Community College Teacher
- Corporate Trainer
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Also available:
Northwest offers a variety of specialized online education program options. Check out our other online education programs.
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
Our affordable program tuition includes fees
Our MSEd. in Curriculum & Instruction — Teaching Technology online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSEd. in C&I Teaching Technology | $391 | $1,173 | $11,730 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Milestones to guide your student journey
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/9/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
Find your fit in our online teaching technology program
At Northwest, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MSEd. in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:
- An official undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 OR an official undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 with a 3.0 GPA in the first six semester hours of graduate study at Northwest in the major where admission is requested.
- Documentation of ONE of the following:
- Valid state issued teaching certificate OR two years previous teaching experience with a valid teaching certificate
- 3.5 or higher on the analytical writing measure of the GRE
- Successful completion of another master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with at least a 2.75 GPA
- Successful completion of nationally normed educational performance assessment (MoPTA, edTPA, etc.)
- Departmental analytical writing assessment with a 4.0 score or higher (based on the modified CUNY scale)
- National Board Certification
If you are a non-Missouri student, you should determine whether this program fits the certification requirements for your state.
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
Click here for State Authorization information.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Courses
What you’ll learn in your online master’s degree in teaching technology courses
For the MSEd. in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours).
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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