VSU's Master of Education in Instructional Technology (MEDIT) program is a fully-online degree program that is designed for future professionals in the rapidly growing field of Instructional Technology.

MEDIT offers an exciting opportunity to build foundational knowledge and skills in instructional design and technology, alongside various online activities to develop expertise as Instructional Technology professionals. We have practical courses that focus on multimedia development, project management, and program evaluation, as well as trendy ones that focus on digital literacy, data literacy and visualization, learning analytics, digital citizenship, and micro-credentials. You can choose one of the three concentrations below to start your professional learning journey.

  • Total Credit Hour: 30
  • Degree Format: Online
  • Costa: $8,790
  • Lengthb: 5 semesters
Apply by April 15 for priority considerations for Fall start and November 15 for Spring start!
a The cost estimate is based on the current VSU Tuition and Fee Schedule. Additional fees may apply.
b The length estimate is based on a full-time working student taking 2 courses each semester of Fall, Spring, and Summer.

There are currently three concentrations in the Instructional Technology Program: Technology Applications (TA), School Library Media (SLM), and Instructional Technology and Training (ITT). Expand the concentrations below for more information. 

This concentration is intended for educators who are interested in ways to integrate technology in classroom practices and improve performance with technology in a school system.

Graduates of this concentration are IT leaders in classrooms and schools with professional knowledge and skills about instructional technology outlined by Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), as well as Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

The 30 credit-hour program includes 5 required courses, including an internship course at the end, and 5 electives.

  • ITED7100 Foundations in Instructional Design and Technology 
  • ITED7200 Digital Literacy and Citizenship
  • ITED7300 Instructional Design and Technology Integration
  • ITED7400 Creation and Management of Digital Learning Environments
  • ITED7399 Internship in Technology Applications 

Download a sample program of study and course descriptions here.

This concentration prepares you for the GaPSC Service certificate at Level 5 (S-5) in Instructional Technology. For more information, contact the program coordinator, Dr. Jiyoon Jung.

This concentration is intended for educators who are interested in becoming a school media specialist.

Graduates of this concentration are IT leaders in school libraries with professional knowledge and skills about instructional technology outlined by Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), American Library Association (ALA), American Association for School Libraries (AASL), as well as Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

The 30 credit-hour program includes 10 required courses, including an internship course at the end.

  • ITED7100 Foundations in Instructional Design and Technology 
  • ITED7200 Digital Literacy and Citizenship
  • ITED7300 Instructional Design and Technology Integration
  • ITED7400 Creation and Management of Digital Learning Environments
  • CIED7060 Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Integration
  • ITED7201 Information Resources and Services
  • ITED7202 Collection Development and Maintenance
  • ITED7203 Administering School Media Centers
  • ITED7204 Literature for the P-12 School Librarian
  • ITED7299 Internship in School Media Centers

Download a sample program of study and course descriptions here.

This concentration prepares you for the GaPSC Service certificate at Level 5 (S-5) in Media Specialist. For more information, contact the program coordinator, Dr. D. Laverne Hill. 

The Instructional Technology and Training concentration of the M.Ed. in IT program is intended for innovative problem solvers who are interested in becoming an instructional designer, learning experience designer, training specialist, e-learning specialist, or learning consultant.

Graduates of this concentration are IT leaders in industry, higher education, government, or military with professional knowledge and skills about instructional technology outlined by Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT).

The 30 credit-hour program includes 7 required courses and 3 electives. 

  • ITED7100 Foundations in Instructional Design and Technology 
  • ITED7300 Instructional Design and Technology Integration
  • ITED7610 Instructional Graphics 
  • ACED7610 Advanced Web Design and Development 
  • ITED7710 Instructional Video and Audio 
  • ITED7810 Project Training Management
  • ITED8600 Professional Development and Program Evaluation

Download a sample program of study and course descriptions here.

This concentration prepares you for the Adobe Certified Professionals exams for Photoshop and Premiere Pro. For more information, contact the program coordinator, Dr. Jiyoon Jung.

How to Apply?

Application deadlines are April 15 for priority considerations for Fall cohorts and November 15 for Spring cohorts. (Apply for available semesters NOW!). In general, you need (a) Online Application and Fee, (b) Official Transcript(s), (c) Career Goal Statement, (d) Immunization Exemption Form for distance students.

If you are not sure which concentration works best for your needs, apply to Technology Applications first and describe your needs in detail in the Career Goal Statement. We can switch you to an appropriate concentration. 

Applicants seeking GaPSC certificate upgrade after completion of the degree program need to submit a valid level 4 GaPSC Certificate.