About the Program
This cutting-edge online version of the Master of Arts in Educational Technology degree includes a functional analysis of computers and e-learning, applications of technology-supported curricular tools, telecommunications, global learning and cross-cultural literacy, instructional design and development, and emerging trends in technologies—all encased in a dynamic online learning environment.
Students enter the program in learning communities of 15 students, following a sequenced, integrated coursework plan. Students admitted into the online program must complete all their coursework online.
Degree Uses
Demand is high for educators and administrators with expertise in technology. Teachers seeking to implement educational technology into their curriculum or advance to a new position at their site or district will find this degree a valuable asset. Some students from current cadres have been offered positions or new responsibilities as a result of their enrollment in the program. Career opportunities include:
- Technology coordinators
- Site- or district-level mentors
- Technology trainers
- Technology leaders in the classroom (role models)
- Conference speakers
- Teachers in an online environment
- Many students move into roles of technology leadership before finishing the degree program.
