University of Colorado Denver

MA, Information and Learning Technologies with emphasis on K-12 Teaching

Think about how education will be different in ten or twenty years. How will children engage each other and share resources - together in class or at home online? What kinds of technology-mediated experiences will they have? This master's option will equip you to provide leadership to your school or district - using learning technologies that are already changing how people learn!

You will become a school or district technology leader and qualify for a Colorado endorsement in Instructional Technology - Specialist Level. Through a variety of projects and experiences, you will integrate learning technologies into your daily teaching activities and demonstrate the impact on students' achievement - and help fellow teachers do the same. Your students will never be the same!

Begin any time, including summer. Courses meet occasional Saturdays or weekends, and online throughout the year, with some daytime courses in the summer.

Outstanding faculty are dedicated to your academic and professional growth. Through project work you will build a professional network of contacts and supports, including other teachers and specialists.

For additional information, contact a student advisor at Hans.Broers@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-6300.

No prerequisite courses or degrees beyond a bachelor's degree are required for this program. We take teachers in all levels and subject matters - public schools and private.

To complete this program, you'll take the required courses. You'll also create an online professional portfolio, showcasing your projects and accomplishments in an attractive way for prospective employers.

Application requirements

Successful completion of the MA degree requires a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours.

Plan of Study
Course Rotation

Program Handbook

Course requirements if you obtained a teaching license through UC Denver's Graduate Teacher Education program

Graduate tuition

K12 teachers are encouraged to attend the TIE Conference held annually in Copper Mountain. See: http://www.tiecolorado.org/.TIE is a hands-on conference with outstanding sessions and workshops for every level of teaching. Many students present at TIE during their second year - which includes a waiving of the conference fee!

Some teachers focus on eLearning as an emerging professional area, completing the eLearning certificate and then the master's degree. This would be appropriate for work outside the traditional classroom and with programs specifically offered online. Teachers pursuing the eLearning option do not fulfill requirements for CDE endorsement in Instructional Technology.

Our alums have a choice - they can remain in the classroom and provide technology and curriculum leadership to their teams and schools. Or, they can look for district-level opportunities for leadership and service. The key is technology's critical role - always in support of good instruction!

Graduates take a variety of jobs in K12 schools:

1. Classroom teaching in subject areas
2. Instructional coaching in subject areas or technology
3. Teaching technology classes
4. Leading technology in your school
5. Teaching online courses
6. Leading technology integration at the district level
7. Leading new initiatives such as online programs

View program graduate portfolios