Many are still employed in such positions, but increasing numbers are being employed by training agencies in business, industry, government, the military, and the health professions. Colleges and universities employ individuals who are involved in instructional improvement programs that use a variety of technologies. Professional programs are offered mostly at the graduate level, although there are a few two-year postsecondary programs in junior and community colleges. Educational media and technology yearbook. Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Many people enter the field following an undergraduate program in teacher education.
More people come from the basic disciplines of the arts and sciences-English, sociology, communications, psychology, the physical sciences, and mathematics. Although there seldom are prerequisites for study in the field, persons who have good preparation in psychology and mathematics seem to have a head start. Formal course work and experience in human relations are helpful. The international encyclopedia of educational technology. Educational media and technology yearbook.