Both programs may be coordinated to fulfill the requirements of either State of Illinois endorsement or certification in School Library Media. See the NIU graduate catalog for more information about courses and programs of study.
The master's program (M.S.Ed.) in Instructional Technology provides specialized training to those persons who wish to be employed as school media specialists, instructional developers in business and industrial training departments, or as producers of software in a variety of locations.
Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology
The doctoral program (Ed.D.) in Instructional Technology prepares administrators, designers, and instructors in the field of Instructional Technology. The program emphasizes research in and theoretical applications of technology in society and the workplace.