Graduate Degree

Educational Technology - Master of Arts

Program:
Educational Technology - Master of Arts
Plan Code:
EDTECHN_MA
Program Level:
Graduate
Award Type:
Master of Arts
College:
College of Education
Department:
Counseling, Educ Psych, and Special Education


Excerpt from the official Academic Programs Catalog:

Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.


College of Education

Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education

Graduate Study
Educational Technology - Master of Arts

The Master of Arts degree program in Educational Technology prepares students for the thoughtful use and design of technology in various educational settings. The program draws on current theories of learning and development to understand the role of technology in learning and instruction.

The program offers flexibility to accommodate both full-time students and working professionals. All program courses are offered online. Accelerated summer study options are available.
 
This program is not accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and is not recognized for initial, additional, or renewal of certification or salary enhancement (rank change) for K-12 educators in Kentucky.

Admission

Applications for admission to the program are reviewed by faculty who look for indications of a high probability of success.  Such indications include a high level of academic performance, experience with educational technology, and consistency of professional goals with the objectives of the program.

To be admitted to the Master of Arts Degree in Educational Technology program, applicants must:

  1. Submit both departmental and university application forms and applicable the application fee. Individuals are admitted to the program once per year with an enrollment due date of June 1.
  2. Have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
  3. Have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate degree program.
  4. Have a minimum TOEFL score of 80 if you are a first-language  speaker of a language other than English.
  5. Be applying from a state where degrees from Michigan State University are recognized.
  6. Have professional references including three letters of recommendation.
  7. Provide a personal statement answering three given questions.
  8. Submit a CV/Resume.
  9. Submit all official transcripts from all higher educational institutions attended.

Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree in Educational Technology

The program is available only under Plan B (without thesis) and only online. The student must complete a total of 30 credits distributed as follows:

1. Core Courses.  All of the following courses (9 credits):
CEP 800 Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings 3
CEP 807 Capstone Seminar 3
CEP 822 Approaches to Educational Research 3
2. Completion of a minimum of 21 credits of course work at the 800-level or above as approved by the student's academic advisor. A list of approved courses is available from the Educational Technology Program.
3. Completion of a final evaluation.