School of Instructional Technology & Innovation

Become a Leader in Instructional Technology

The School is a leader in Instructional Design and Instructional Technology! We offer an undergraduate degree and minor in Learning, Design, and Technology, focusing on corporate instructional design positions. We also offer advanced degrees (M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D.) in Instructional Technology and endorsements in Online Teaching and Personalized Learning focusing on P-12 schools. Our graduate programs are fully online and cohort-based so you can connect and collaborate with your peers. You will love our faculty. They are caring, compassionate, and committed to your success.

Academic Distinction Statement

At the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation, we are pioneers in shaping the future of professional learning and P-12 education. We empower educators, learners, and organizations to harness the full potential of innovative technology in transforming teaching and learning experiences. We are nationally recognized for impactful teaching and learning, educational research, meaningful partnerships, faculty expertise, and student success.

Specialist Degree Programs

Are you a certified educator in Georgia?

Certified in Instructional Technology?

If NO, apply for the Certification Track of the Ed.S. in Instructional Technology.If YES, apply for the Advanced Track of the Ed.S. in Instructional Technology.

Yes

The Advanced Track is designed for educators who already possess initial Georgia certification in Instructional Technology and only need to improve their certificate level from an S-5 to an S-6 and their teaching certificate from a T-5 to a T-6 (if applicable).The Advanced Track can also be completed by candidates whose careers do not require Georgia certification (e.g., educators in independent, charter, or IE2 school districts; and educators outside of Georgia), but they wish to earn an advanced degree in Instructional Technology based on the ISTE Technology Director Standards and the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills for K-12 CTOs.
Advanced Track
No

The Certification Track is designed for educators who are not currently certified in Instructional Technology. The Certification Track leads to the new S-6 certification (service field) in Instructional Technology and increases a Georgia T-5 certification to a T-6. To qualify for a certificate upgrade and salary increase (based upon the salary structure of your employing school system), you must pass the GACE assessment in Instructional Technology and add the new field to your certificate. This track can also be completed by candidates whose careers do not require Georgia certification (e.g., educators in independent, charter, or IE2 school districts; and educators outside of Georgia), but who wish to earn an advanced degree in Instructional Technology based on the ISTE standards for Educators (ISTE-E).
Certification Track
Are you a non-certified educator or outside of Georgia?

Which track is best for you? Initial or Advanced
If you are a teacher or an aspiring technology coach, apply for the Initial Track. If you are an experienced technology coach and wish to hold a technology leadership position at the school, district, or state level, apply for the Advanced Track.

Initial Track

The Initial Track is designed for educators who wish to integrate technology into the classroom AND coach other educators in utilizing technology to improve the teaching and learning process. (Teachers, Technology Coaches)
Initial Track
Advanced Track

The Advanced Track is designed for educators who currently hold or aspire to hold a technology leadership position at the school, district, or state level. (Technology Director, Technology Coordinator, CIO, etc.)
Advanced Track

Doctoral Degree Programs

Are you a certified educator in Georgia?

Certified in Instructional Technology?

If NO, apply for the Certification Track of the Ed.D. in Instructional Technology. If YES, apply for the Advanced Track of the Ed.D. in Instructional Technology.

Yes

The Advanced Track is designed for educators who already possess initial Georgia certification in Instructional Technology and only need to improve their certificate level from an S-6 to an S-7 and their teaching certificate from a T-6 to a T-7 (if applicable). The Advanced Track can also be completed by candidates whose careers do not require Georgia certification (e.g., educators in independent, charter, or IE2 school districts; and educators outside of Georgia), but they wish to earn an advanced degree in Instructional Technology based on the ISTE Technology Director Standards and the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills for K-12 CTOs.
Advanced Track
No

The Certification Track is designed for educators who are not currently certified in Instructional Technology. The Certification Track leads to the new S-7 certification (service field) in Instructional Technology and increases a Georgia T-6 certification to a T-7. To qualify for a certificate upgrade and salary increase (based upon the salary structure of your employing school system), you must pass the GACE assessment in Instructional Technology and add the new field to your certificate. This track can also be completed by candidates whose careers do not require Georgia certification (e.g., educators in independent, charter, or IE2 school districts; and educators outside of Georgia), but they wish to earn an advanced degree in Instructional Technology based on the PSC Instructional Technology Standards and the ISTE standards for Technology Educators (ISTE-E).
Certification Track
Are you a non-certified educator or outside of Georgia?

Which track is best for you? Initial or Advanced
If you are a teacher or an aspiring technology coach, apply for the Initial Track.If you are an experienced technology coach and wish to hold a technology leadership position at the school, district, or state level, apply for the Advanced Track.

Initial Track

The Initial Track is designed for educators who wish to integrate technology into the classroom AND coach other educators in utilizing technology to improve the teaching and learning process. (Teachers, Technology Coaches)
Initial Track
Advanced Track

The Advanced Track is designed for educators who currently hold or aspire to hold a technology leadership position at the school, district, or state level. (Technology Director, Technology Coordinator, CIO, etc.)
Advanced Track

ISTE Certification

Effective Fall 2021, the School of Instructional Technology & Innovation at KSU has been recognized by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) as an ISTE Certification Provider. KSU is the first higher education program in Georgia to be awarded this distinction. What does this mean? Students enrolled in our Instructional Technology MED, EDS, and EDD certification programs will develop a portfolio based on the ISTE Standards for Educators (ISTE-E). Upon graduation, students may choose to submit their portfolio for review by ISTE for a $250 fee and become ISTE Certified. KSU will be the only institution in Georgia offering the opportunity to become certified by both the GaPSC and ISTE!

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