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Technology in Schools FastTrack Option
If you are in a hurry (and not everyone is), in just one year you can:
- Earn your Master's Degree in Educational Technology
- Advance in your career path
- Learn to use and develop new and emerging technologies
Just one year - at warp speed - and you are ahead of the pack.
What's the deal?
If you want a high quality master's degree focusing on Technology in Schools (TiS) from a major university, the FastTrack Educational Technology option from the University of Missouri is a good choice for you. Start in the Fall and one year later, you have your Master's Degree.
30 Credit Hours (10 Courses) = 1 Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm in a BIG hurry; how does the FastTrack work?
It's simple. There are ten 8-week courses in the FastTrack option. Each course is offered at least once a year. Talk to your advisor to work out the best plan for you!
- 7377 Introduction to Technology in Schools
- 7360 Introduction to Web Development
- 9440 Learning with the Internet
- 7366 Technology Leadership in Schools
- 9475 Diffusion of Educational Innovations
- 9467 Technology to Enhance Learning
- 9471 Instructional Systems Design
- 9458 Technology and Assessment
- 7378 Electronic Portfolio Development
- 9417 Technology Action Research
What if I miss a course in the sequence; do I need to wait a year to take the course?
No. Several courses will be available two or three times per year. However, you might not be able to complete the entire program in a one-year time frame. Your advisor will work with you on timing issues.
I'm not in that big of a hurry; do I have to follow the FastTrack?
No. You decide how soon you want to complete the program requirements. An advisor will work with you to design a program of study the works best for your personal schedule.
Can I begin any semester?
Yes. In fact, there are five starting points: two in the Fall, two in the Spring, and one in the Summer. That's one of the many advantages to eight-week long courses. Your advisor will work with you on timing issues.
What about electives; can I take courses that are not on the list?
Yes. Your advisor will work with you to determine which elective courses are appropriate.
Can I transfer courses from another university?
Yes, you can transfer up to six graduate credit hours from another university, provided:
- The university is on the approved list (most are)
- The courses are recent and relevant
- You earned a grade of "B" or higher
How do I get started?
Go through the Educational Technology Application Process. Follow the steps.
Is the FastTrack option available for the LSDD focus area?
Sorry, no.