Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Online Learning

Program Overview

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The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Educational Technology and Online Learning program prepares graduates to become leaders and practitioners in educational technology and to develop and administer online programs for all learners, from preschool to higher education, including adult learners.

The program infuses a well-grounded series of applied professional studies in educational technology, online learning, educational leadership, and curriculum development. The curriculum provides a solid grounding in both relevant academic theory and applied practice. As part of their course work, students complete a research-based Capstone project and applied Practicum experience in the field. The program also provides ample opportunities for the personalization of curriculum sequence to meet individual needs regarding career goals.

Download our Degree Program Profile Sheet for an overview of the M.A. degree in Educational Technology and Online Learning program.

Advisory:

Students must be working in an academic/educational setting or have access to an academic/educational setting to complete course assignments and Practicum.

What Will Students Learn?

Graduates will be prepared as educational technology leaders who are able to articulate and apply best practices in the creation and delivery of online courses for a variety of students, from pre-K and college through corporate training and continuing education.

Admission and completion of the program does not require a teaching certificate. However, students must be working in or have access to an academic/educational setting to complete course assignments and the 60-hour Practicum. This program does not lead to certification.

Students may transfer up to 12 credits into the program as long as they are equivalent to the degree requirements.

Credit Distribution

Required Courses

EDT-5000Foundations of Educational Technology: Theories and Practices

3

EDT-5100Curriculum Development in Educational Technology

3

EDT-5200Leadership and Supervision in Educational Technology

3

OLT-5100Theory and Culture of Online Learning

3

OLT-5200Learning Technology as an Issue in Online Learning

3

OLT-6300Issues in Instructional Design in Online Learning

3

OLT-6400Communication and Interactivity in Online Learning

3

THC-6250Technology and the Human Community: Challenges and Responses

3

EDL-6700Technology of Instruction and Administration

3

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Select one of the following

EDL-5200Standards-Based Curriculum Development, Pre-K-12

3

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OR

EDL-5400Staff Supervision and Systems for Professional Learning

3

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EDT-7000Capstone Project in Educational Technology and Online Learning

3

EDT-7100Practicum in Educational Technology and Online Learning

3

Total Credit Hours: 36

Program Timeline

To view suggested course sequence, please see the M.A. Educational Technology and Online Learning Course Sequences webpage.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Educational Technology and Online Learning program will be able to:

  • articulate and apply best practices in the creation and delivery of online courses for the target learning group (P-12, adult education, higher education);
  • evaluate online material for integration into online teaching and school management;
  • evaluate online curriculum to assess alignment with national content standards (P-12) or programmatic outcomes (higher education);
  • develop a research-based technology plan designed to enhance student learning; and
  • develop a research-based technology plan to increase overall organization and efficiency of a P-12 school/district and/or higher education institution.