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The Educational Technology Master of Education programs are completely online and help you understand the use and integration of technology in instructional learning settings. Choose either the Educational Technology - K-12 Emphasis or Adult Learning and Training Emphasis.

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Educational Technology, Master of Education

  • Available Emphasis Areas:
  • Adult Learning and Training - Emphasis
  • Assistive Technology - Emphasis
  • K-12 Teacher - Emphasis

We designed this plan for graduates who are educators and would like to become educational technology leaders within their school, district, or other professional setting. Our goals are to help you develop expertise and skill integrating educational technologies within any learning environment: from pre-kindergarten to college and from in-person classes to distant-learning ones.

Candidates in this program of study move from educational technology facilitators to educational technology leaders. To successfully complete this master program of study, candidates must demonstrate their understandings of content, pedagogy, and professional knowledge and skills through their performance on key assessments-which are embedded in all ETC courses and presented within the Capstone Portfolio.  

This program is accredited by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

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  • To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. (Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.)

    You must additionally complete:

    • All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
    • All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
    • All work toward the master’s degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.
    Read the full policy.

     

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In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.
Minimum Units for Completion30
Additional Admission RequirementsAdmission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Emphasis Required

An emphasis is required for this degree.

Some online/blended courseworkRequired
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Purpose Statement

The Master of Education in Education Technology provides graduate students with expertise in the use of technology tools to conduct and enhance any instructional setting. All students entering the program take core courses in curriculum, educational research, and education technology. These courses provide the foundation for students to continue on to complete terminal degrees, such a doctoral degree, or to reintegrate into the workforce in very different positions, ranging for instructional design to online instructor.

The Master of Education in Educational Technology allows students to select one of three emphases: K-12 Teacher, which is suited for schoolteachers who want to advance their technology and leadership skills to be technology administrators, technology coaches, or technology leaders in their school and district. The second emphasis, Adult Learning and Training, prepares graduate students to use technology in an efficient and effective way to instruct adult students. Teaching adults is a burgeoning field with many different job possibilities, such as corporate trainer, post-secondary education instructor, professional developer for publishing houses, etc. The third emphasis, Assistive Technologies, immerses the student in the different uses of technology to assist individual with disabilities at any age and level.

The Master of Education in Educational Technology is an online program delivered in an asynchronous way but students should expect to have synchronous meetings with team members and, infrequently, with instructors. Because this is a graduate program, our students are busy and engaged adults that exercise self-regulation skills to complete tasks assigned in the program. This program does not require the GRE as an entrance requisite and it does not require a thesis project to graduate from the program.  

Student Learning Outcomes

Outcomes align with Standards from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC).

For learning outcomes, see the International Society for Technology Education Standards for Administrators

K-12  Teacher Emphasis

For student learning outcomes for this emphasis, see the International Society for Technical Education Standards for Administrators

Adult Learning & Training Emphasis

  • Students will develop foundational knowledge related to adult learning theory & methods such as coaching, training, professional development, performance improvement, online and mobile learning.
  • Students will stay abreast of educational research and emerging trends regarding effective use of technology in adult education settings.
  • Students will learn how to plan, facilitate, and participate in learning communities that stimulate, nurture, support and coach adult educators in the study and use of technology related to adult learning methods.
  • Students will describe characteristics, based on research, of effective teaching and learning.
  • Students will create a syllabus for a class to be taught that includes learning objectives, appropriate instructional activities and methods, and assessment.
  • Students will discover key concepts about learning in higher education from diverse information resources.
  • Students will identify compelling issues in college teaching and learning.
  • Students will develop a teaching and learning philosophy.
Assistive Technology Emphasis
  • Students will describe and discuss applications of best practice and ethical practice within the field of assistive technology.
  • Students will be able to address individual needs for assistive technology, through assessment and implementation, using a professionally recognized assistive technology framework with a collaborative team approach.
  • Students will be prepared to consider all persons with disabilities as potential candidates for assistive technology assessment.
  • Students will be prepared to address the individual assistive technology needs of persons with disabilities through dynamic, ongoing, responsive, and data driven assessment, system procurement, and system implementation using collaborative team approaches.
  • Students will be prepared to compare, contrast, and identify necessary features of assistive technology tools and strategies to meet the individual needs of consumers considering a progression of assistive technology from light technology to high technology.
  • Students will be prepared to demonstrate professional leadership, specialty area knowledge, and serve as a resource within their individual professional discipline in the area of assistive technology.

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Additional Admission Requirements
  • Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
    • NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs. Details on admission requirements are included in the online application.
    • Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
    • Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent. 
    • Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
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    • For details on graduate admission policies, please visit the Graduate Admissions Policy
    • International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy 


    Individual program admission requirements include:

    • Resume or curriculum vitae
    • Letter of application
Master's Requirements
  • This Master’s degree requires 30 units distributed as follows:

    • Core Requirements: 12 units
    • Select an emphasis: 18 units
      • Adult Learning and Training
      • Assistive Technology
      • K-12 Teacher


    Take the following 30 units:

    Core requirements (12 units)

    • Educational Technology (9 units)
      • ETC 547, ETC 645, ETC 655 
    • Educational Research (3 units)
      • Select one course from:
        • CTE 691
        • EDR 610, EDR 611
        • EPS 525

    Emphasis Requirements (Select One):

    • Adult Learning and Training Emphasis (18 units)

      • ETC 556, ETC 625, CCHE 687, CCHE 688 (12 units)
      • Educational Foundations (3 units):
        • Select one course from:
          • EDF 500, EDF 584, EDF 670, EDF 671, EDF 672, EDF 673, EDF 677
          • CCHE 580, CCHE 680
      • Curriculum (3 units)
        • Select one course from:
          • CCHE 640
          • CTE 592, CTE 670


      Assistive Technology Emphasis (18 units)

      • DIS 505, DIS 521 (6 units)
        • Select two from (6 units)
          • DIS 524, DIS 525, DIS 526, DIS 528
      • DIS 689 (3 units)
      • ETC 556 or ETC 567 (3 units)
      • You may not pursue the Assistive Technology Certificate in conjunction with this degree.


      K-12 Teacher Emphasis (18 units)

      • ETC 567, ETC 585, ETC 625, ETC 635 (12 units)
      • Educational Foundations (3 units)
        • Select one course from:
          • EDF 500, EDF 584, EDF 670, EDF 671, EDF 672, EDF 673, EDF 677
      • Curriculum (3 units):
        • Select one course from:
          • CTE 592
          • ECI 649, ECI 666, ECI 675, ECI 696


      Please note that at least 12 units must be numbered at the 600-level or above.

Additional Information
  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
     

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Educational Technology - K-12 Teacher Emphasis, Master of Education

Begin or enhance a career in the rapidly growing field of educational technology. After completing this degree, you will be a Technology Director recognized by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).A Technology Director works at the district, state, or regional level to design, model, and implement educational technology in any learning environment, including:
  • pre-kindergarten to high school and junior college
  • distance learning and in-person or hybrid classes
  • one-computer setting or multi-device setting
Our rigorous courses are designed around the Technology Coach and Technology Director Standards set forth by the ISTE.

Required materials

Find out what books, computer requirements, and other materials you will need during our programs.

Petition to Transfer Credit

If you are planning to transfer credits from (deleted "a") previous institutions, please read this pertinent information.

Fast Track

It’s now possible to complete the MEd in Educational Technology faster so you can start applying your knowledge of technologies into learning environments after only a year. Educational Technology graduate courses last only eight weeks. There are two eight-week sessions during the sixteen-week traditional semester. For those who prefer the faster track, you can take two courses each eight-week session, completing four courses per semester, and finishing the entire master’s program in only one year.

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Fall
  • 1st eight-week session
    • ETC 547
    • ETC 567
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • ETC 585
    • ETC 625
Spring
  • 1st eight-week session
    • ETC 635
    • ETC 645
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • ETC 655
    • (Non-ETC Core)
Summer I
  • Five-week session
    • (Non-ETC Core?)
Summer II
  • Five-week session
    • (Non-ETC Core?)

Beginning in the Spring... Accordion Closed

Spring
  • 1st eight-week session
    • ETC 547
    • ETC 567
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • ETC 585
    • ETC 625
Summer I
  • Five-week session
    • (Non-ETC Core)
Summer II
  • Five-week session
    • (Non-ETC Core?)
Fall
  • 1st eight-week session
    • ETC 635
    • ETC 645
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • ETC 655
    • (Non-ETC Core)

Beginning in the Summer... Accordion Closed

Summer I
  • Five-week session
    • ETC 547
    • ETC 567
Summer II
  • Five-week session
    • ETC 585
Fall
  • 1st eight-week session
    • ETC 635
    • ETC 645
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • ETC 625
    • ETC 655
Spring
  • 1st eight-week session
    • (Non-ETC Core)
    • (Non-ETC Core)
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • (Non-ETC Core)

Educational Technology - Adult Learning and Training Emphasis, Master of Education

This emphasis is designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are working in organizations that will benefit from, or require, adult training. The goal is to help students develop expertise in adult learning theories and skills in integrating technologies in adult learning settings, such as Community Colleges, Non-Profit Organizations, Corporations, etc.Candidates in this program of study learn how to efficiently and effectively implement and integrate technologies to train or retool adults. To successfully complete this master’s program of study, candidates must demonstrate their understandings of content, pedagogy, and professional knowledge and skills through their performance in all program courses.Educational Technology Curriculum (ETC) graduate courses will be scheduled for two eight-week sessions per semester. You will be able to concentrate on only one or two classes at a time and complete them faster.

Required materials

Find out what books, computer requirements, and other materials you will need during our programs.

Petition to Transfer Credit

If you are planning to transfer credits from previous institutions, please read this pertinent information.

Fast Track

It is possible to complete the MEd Educational Technology quickly, so you can start applying your knowledge of technologies into learning environments after only a year. There are two eight-week sessions during the sixteen-week traditional semester. For those who prefer the faster track, you can take two courses each eight-week session, completing four courses per semester and finishing the entire master’s program in only one year.

Beginning in the Fall... Accordion Closed

Fall
  • 1st eight-week session
    • ETC 547
    • CCHE 580
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • ETC 556
    • CCHE 640
Spring
  • 1st eight-week session
    • CTE 691 (16 weeks)
    • ETC 645
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • CTE 691 continued (16 weeks)
    • ETC 655
    • CCHE 687
Summer I
  • Five-week session
    • CCHE 688
Summer II
  • Five-week session
    • CCHE 590

Beginning in the Spring... Accordion Closed

Spring
  • 1st eight-week session
    • ETC 547
    • CCHE 580
    • CTE 691 (16 weeks)
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • ETC 556
    • CTE 691 continued (16 weeks)
Summer I
  • No courses
Summer II
  • Five-week session
    • CCHE 590
    • CTE 670
Fall
  • 1st eight-week session
    • CCHE 688
    • ETC 645
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • CCHE 687
    • ETC 655

Beginning in the Summer... Accordion Closed

Summer I
  • Five-week session
    • ETC 547
Summer II
  • Five-week session
    • CCHE 590
Fall
  • 1st eight-week session
    • CCHE 688
    • CCHE 580
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • ETC 556
    • CCHE 640
Spring
  • 1st eight-week session
    • ETC 645
    • CTE 691 (16 weeks)
  • 2nd eight-week session
    • ETC 655
    • CCHE 687
    • CTE 691 continued (16 weeks)
Department of Educational Specialties
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Email
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Phone
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