Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)
Educational Technology
Program Highlights & Benefits
Options to complete degree in 1 or 2 academic years
Research-based teaching and learning strategies to integrate emerging technology into the classroom and beyond
Continually updated program content infused with current educational research, social media and professional networking opportunities
Fully asynchronous program (no required live, face-to-face class sessions)
What You Learn
This program will offer candidates the opportunity to develop the skills and behaviors demonstrated by innovative educational leaders. An enhanced understanding of teaching and learning in a digital and global world will transform the candidates’ skills in embedding technology into their design and facilitating rich and meaningful instruction. Experiences and interactions in the program will shape candidates into effective teacher-leaders prepared to continuously learn and reflect, and positively impact their community.
How You Learn
This is an online cohort program. Students will engage in coursework through an online learning management system, complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and collaborate on group activities. For the two year track, students will complete one 3-unit course every 8 weeks. For the one year accelerated track, students will complete two 3-unit courses every 8 weeks. All online students must have access to a computer with a strong internet connection and Microsoft Word software.
Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will earn a Master of Arts in Education: Educational Technology degree. Possible career opportunities include (but are not limited to):
- Director or manager of eLearning, training, or instructional services
- Educational technology director for a school, county, or district
- Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) in educational technology training
- Instructional/Digital Learning Coach
- Professor/instructor for a higher education institution
Prerequisites
In addition to the admission requirements for a graduate degree in the School of Education, applicants must also have teaching experience and access to a classroom. This program is also open to non-credentialed teachers pending further review of their teaching experience.
Course List
Core Curriculum
| Course | Title | Units |
| EDUT 501 | Foundations of Educational Technology Teacher Leadership | 3 |
| EDUT 520 | Curriculum Design & Assessment | 3 |
| EDUT 586 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDUT 521 | Leveraging Technology for All Students | 3 |
| EDUT 522 | Emerging Learning Technologies | 3 |
| EDUT 547 | Brain-based Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUT 523 | Collaborative Design for eLearning | 3 |
| EDUT 531 | Nurturing Learning Communities | 3 |
| EDUT 580 | Research in Education | 3 |
| Total Educational Technology Semester Hours: | 27 Units |
Capstone Experience
| EDUT 605 | Capstone Project (Prerequisites: EDUT 580 and approval of program director) | 3 |
| Total Capstone Semester Hours: | 3 Units |
