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The online Graduate Certificate in Communication and New Media emphasizes theory, production, and application of new technology development.  The program reflects developments in communication, computer, and telecommunications technologies.  Courses include New Media Practices, New Media Theory, and electives.

The online Master of Arts in Sports Administration utilizes industry professionals and real-life experiences to prepare students for all facets of the sports industry, including professional, commercial, collegiate, interscholastic, and recreational sports.  Courses may include Sports Marketing, Introduction to Sport Administration, Interscholastic Athletic Directing, and Sport Finance.

The Master of Science in Information Management from Wayne State University is an online IT management degree for students interested in entry level positions managing information.  Information management is where people, technology, processes, and data come together to allow our data-driven society to function and this degree prepares students to work in data-intensive and user-centric environments.  Courses teach students to assess, adopt, and utilize information technologies to design so users have a positive experience and to obtain insights.  You will learn to support data-driven problem-solving and decision-making in a program that focuses on data and information. 

The curriculum offers the following areas of specialization:

• Software Tools
• Web-based Information Services
• Data Analytics
• User Experience
• Health and Scientific Data Management

Wayne State University offers an online Graduate Certificate in Information Management. This degree offers options for students to study data and problem-solving related to library information technologies. Information is an essential resource to be used in many fields, and this program offers a strong education for career advancement or professional development.

Wayne State University offers an online Graduate Certificate in Public Library Services to Children and Young Adults. Through this program, individuals can learn more about supporting literacy needs in public library settings. This subject is an area where the proper skillsets are needed for the future of library science.

Make a difference in local and global communities as a program evaluator with this online education degree. This program, which emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, is designed to enhance your evaluation scope and strengthen your analytical skills. Courses focus on quantitative and qualitative methodology with courses in Learning Design and Technology. Prepare to conduct both internal and external evaluations by completing a program that provides skills in such areas as:

• Community development
• Needs assessment
• Program design and analysis
• Team communication
• Strategic planning

This online education degree is flexible, allowing you to study when and where it is convenient. Plus, each student develops an individualized plan of study.

Enroll in this master’s in ESL online degree and advance professional opportunities. The world around us is becoming increasingly diverse. This brings with it more adults and students who are bilingual and bicultural. Help to meet the need for educators who are capable of helping these students succeed.  

This online ESL degree advances research skills and leadership positions, increasing each student’s skills, knowledge, and ability in the field. Build a curriculum that shows best practices and allows you to research in an area of interest, completing such courses as:

• Introduction to Bilingual/Bicultural Education 
• Teaching English as a Second Language/FL Methods 
• Culture and Language in Bilingual/Bicultural Education 
• Applied Linguistics: Issues in Bilingual/ESL Education 
• Teaching Methods in Bilingual/Bicultural Education

Choose from a specialization in grades K-12, K-8, or 6-12.

Enroll in this master’s in ESL online degree and advance professional opportunities. As society becomes more diverse, there are a lot of adults and students whose first language is not English. This has led to a great need for professionals who are able to teach English as a Second Language. With this degree, you will prepare to help meet this need.

This online ESL degree advances research skills and leadership positions, increasing each student’s skills, knowledge, and ability in the field. Build a curriculum that shows best practices and allows you to research in an area of interest, completing such courses as:

• Second Language Acquisition and Teaching 
• Teaching English as a Second Language/FL 
• Culture as the Basis for Language Teaching 
• Integration of Language and Content in Language Teaching 
• Applied Linguistics: Issues in Bilingual/ESL Ed.

Choose from a specialization in grades K-12, K-8, or 6-12.

Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Reading and literacy are the building blocks upon which almost all other learning is built. Help students in grades K-8 build a strong foundation in these areas during their formative school years. This knowledge will set them up for future success.  

This online literacy degree advances research skills and leadership positions, increasing each student’s skills, knowledge, and ability in the field. Build a curriculum that shows best practices and allows you to research in an area of interest, completing such courses as:

• Organization & Supervision of Literacy 
• Current Developments in Literacy Education 
• Literacy Assessment 
• Literacy Instructional Design

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. In today’s society, it is hard, if not impossible, to escape technology. The same is true for the field of education, bringing a need for professionals who are able to successfully bring technology into the classroom and school. This program provides students with access to information and networks for educational technologies. It is designed for those who are seeking more knowledge in designing curriculum and teaching with these enhancements. Learn to use empathy, creativity, problem-based learning, and technology to generate organizational learning solutions for real-world challenges. Graduates are able to use their love of technology to drive change in designing learning experiences in education.

This online library science degree helps aspiring librarians develop the necessary competencies for working in the field. Expanding on an undergraduate degree, this program offers advanced study in library technology, research, and assessment methods.  

Work with an advisor to choose a curriculum path that best meets your career goals. There are three main curriculum paths that each include several professional specializations. Choose from these main paths:

• Library Services
• Information Management
• Archives and Digital Content Management

Wayne State offers the WOW (Where Online Works) program for you to complete your bachelor’s degree while maintaining a sense of flexibility to accommodate work and family. In their online BSW completion degree, you’ll take the same classes, in the same sequence, as on-campus students, but you’ll be able to study and complete assignments without set class days and times. Two field placements are required during your senior year, however, so you will need to make time in your schedule to complete them before earning your diploma. Curriculum in this vital human services degree likely integrates:

• Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice
• Social Work Group Theory & Practice
• Human Behavior in the Social Environment