Bachelor in Computer Education and Instructional Technology

This program prepares students to teach and design technology-based learning experiences, combining computer science fundamentals with pedagogy and instructional design. Coursework covers programming, educational software development, multimedia design, and the integration of digital tools into classroom teaching, alongside educational psychology and curriculum theory relevant to teaching with technology. Students learn to design, develop, and evaluate instructional materials and digital learning environments, preparing them to support both traditional and technology-enhanced education. Practical training often includes designing lesson plans and educational software projects, along with supervised teaching experience in school settings. The program blends technical computing skills with an understanding of how people learn, positioning graduates to work at the intersection of education and technology. Graduates become teachers of information technology subjects, instructional designers, e-learning developers, and educational technology specialists in schools, universities, and corporate training environments. This bachelor program runs for 4 years and is taught in English at Middle East Technical University, a state institution located in Ankara, Turkey, giving students a strong technical and pedagogical foundation for careers shaping how technology is used in education.