Master's Program
Educational Technology
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Home | Admission | Program Requirements | Courses | EDT 5 Year Plan | FAQ
The Master of Arts in Educational Technology (a primarily online degree program) is designed for educators seeking to integrate educational technology into the K-12 curriculum and into other educational settings including higher education and other organizations. The degree will prepare you for educational technology leadership roles in school systems at the regional, district, building, and classroom level as well as within your higher education institution or organization.
As a primarily online degree program, the Master of Arts in Educational Technology allows you the flexibility to participate in and complete most or all of your coursework without having to commute to campus. While all EDT courses are online, you may choose from online or traditional courses to complete the Technology Minor Core and the Educational Research Course (see Program Requirements). It is possible to take as few as 15 credit hours online and as many as all 30-33 credits hours online. Many students are able to complete their EDT Graduate studies online without ever stepping on campus.
The Educational Technology Program prepares you with specialized knowledge and competencies required for the instructional use of educational technology. Upon completing courses of study, you will have the skills to provide leadership in educational policy and practice for the use of various forms of educational technology. This program focuses on the integration of technology into the teaching, learning, and organizational aspects of schools.
The degree coursework requires that you complete a planned program of study of 30-33 credit hours with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better. The degree coursework requires:
- 15 hours of Major Technology Core selected (with advisor approval)
- Nine hours of Minor Technology Core related to your technology career goals and approved by an advisor (must be different from the major core with at least one of the three courses at the 6000 level).
Career Opportunities
The program options leading to a career in educational technology prepare you for jobs such as:
- Instructional System Specialist
- Curriculum Specialist
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Curriculum Instruction Director
- Curriculum Director
- School Standards Coach
- Career Technical Supervisor
- Curriculum and Assessment Director
- Curriculum Facilitator
- Professional Development Director