Overview

You’ll hone your skills in areas such as performance technology, instructional software design and development, media administration, and program evaluation.

If you’re not in a K-12 teaching field, you can complete the Education in Instructional Technology (Online) or in a blended format. If you hold an Illinois Professional Educator License, you can earn the degree with a technology specialist endorsement with courses that are primarily online. You’ll attend occasional meetings in person at NIU campuses and benefit from collaborating and networking with fellow students.

Library Information Specialist

Our online Library Information Specialist (LIS) concentration (with an endorsement or K-12 entitlement options) will prepare you to succeed and lead in keeping libraries crucial in society. An LIS endorsement requires 24 semester hours in library/media related courses; if you're seeking a middle grades endorsement, you'll take two additional courses. You can work toward the entitlement if you already hold an Illinois Professional Educator License and are pursuing your master's degree in instructional technology.

Technology Specialist

We offer an online accelerated M.S.Ed. in Instructional Technology degree with a K-12 Technology Specialist Entitlement. New cohorts begin each year, and the program can be completed in just four semesters. You'll meet online for coursework grouped to integrate complementary topics and attend occasional pre-scheduled, face-to-face meetings each term at Northern Illinois University academic centers. You'll enjoy professional collaboration and continuity of a cohort through shared experiences and networking.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instructional Media and Technology
IT Administration
Learn-IT Orientation to Online Learning
Distance Ed. Design and Delivery
Professional Standards in IT
Instructional Technology Facilities

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.

Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.

If you received a three-year degree awarded through the Bologna process in Europe or a three-year Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration awarded in India, you are eligible to apply (provided you are seeking admission to the MBA or OMIS program).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25575 USD / full

≈ 25575 USD / full
Out-of-State

12804 USD / full

≈ 12804 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

12804 USD / full

≈ 12804 USD / full

Additional Details

Tuition: 534.75

Living costs

DeKalb

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Library Information Specialist

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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