2016–2017 2016–2017

EDUCATION AND
TEACHING PROGRAMS
MASTER OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
AND E-LEARNING
SPECIALIZATIONS IN
Distance Education Policy and Management
Distance Education Teaching and Training
Gain the practical knowledge needed to lead distance education
programs in educational, business, government, and
nonprofit organizations by pursuing a master’s degree
in distance education and e-learning.
In UMUC’s award-winning Master of Distance Education and
E-Learning program, you’ll learn the latest management strategies
and gain the field experience to design and lead distance
education programs with confidence. Choose from careerrelevant
specializations to develop essential skills in implementing
distance learning technology, managing online faculty, and
directing the business aspects of distance education programs.
UMUC is an internationally recognized leader of distance education
programming and policy. Whether you’re new to the field,
changing careers, or looking to move up, you’ll enhance your
credentials with a respected degree and prepare for a wide
range of mid- and senior-level management roles in the rapidly
growing field of distance education enterprise.
Degree Requirements
Specific course requirements are detailed under each
specialization.
MDE: DISTANCE EDUCATION POLICY
AND MANAGEMENT A
MENT
SPECIALIZATION
I
A
I
Required Core Courses 15
Required Specialization Courses 18
Required Capstone Course 3
Total Credits 36
Prepare to become a leader in global distance education
by pursuing a master’s degree in distance education and
e-learning with a specialization in distance education policy
and management.
In the distance education policy and management specialization,
you’ll gain a solid foundation in both business management
and distance education leadership principles that
you can apply to a wide range of institutions and programs.
You’ll learn how to develop new programs, evaluate existing
programs, implement programs in developing countries, and
help organizations compete in the global marketplace of distance
education.
What You’ll Learn
Through your coursework, you will learn how to
Academic Relationship
The MDE program is offered in partnership with Carl von
Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany, a leading German
institution with extensive experience in distance education.
More information is available on p. 5.
Perform quantitative data analysis for researching program
effectiveness
Apply education theory and learning models, as well as
various teaching and learning frameworks, in distance
education
Select learning technologies
Perform cost/benefit analysis for distance learning
programs
Understand different organizational and staffing models in
distance education, as well as different leadership styles
Manage change in organizations
Course descriptions are found on pp. 92–128. Before enrolling, check www.umuc.edu/catalogs for possible updates to program offerings.
More information about certificates, including gainful employment disclosures, is available at
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GRADUATE CATALOG | 2016–2017