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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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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Letters of recommendation.

Statement of purpose.

Test scores (if required).

Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)

Additional materials required by your program.

Tuition Fee

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International

17655 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535 USD per credit
National

17655 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535 USD per credit
In-State

17655 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535 USD per credit

Tuition: 534.75

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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