eLearning Online

Program News & Announcements

We are now accepting applications. For more information, please contact Dr. W. David Huang (wdhuang@illinois.edu) and Sharon Hsiao (hhsiao2@illinois.edu).
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Program Summary

The Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership (EPOL) with a concentration in eLearning from the University of Illinois can give you a broad and detailed understanding of the development, delivery and management of eLearning. A growing proportion of higher education is being delivered via the Internet because of widespread access and the potential for high quality interactive teaching. Universities, colleges, and community colleges are beginning to encourage their faculties and instructors to gain formal training in online pedagogies and technologies. Corporations are also increasingly relying on eLearning to educate, train, and motivate their employees, suppliers, and customers.

This program will award a Master of Education (Ed.M.) degree after the completion of 36 credit hours (eight 4-hour courses and two 2-hour courses). The requirements may be completed in two or more years.

Potential Career Paths for eLearning Graduates

The e-learning degree is designed for careers in the fields of corporate training development and management, learning technology integration, online education and training program development, and technology-enhanced learning system design and development. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the career outlook of our graduates is going stronger than before. Students may pursue the following positions upon graduation:

Instructional designers for online education and training programs for various organizations
Instructional technologists for various organizations
Educational technology analysts
E-Learning consultants/managers
Online learning designers/developers for organizations (e.g., education, corporations, government, military)
Training developers and managers for corporate training programs

Certificate Option

For those interested in a certificate rather than a master's degree, Education Online offers a four-course eLearning Graduate Certificate program.

This professional development option isavailable for those who have completed a bachelor's degree. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of four courses in the eLearning program: one core course; three electives.

See the eLearning Certificate Page for additional information.