Program Overview
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Site: Extended Campus
Mode: Online
Start terms: Summer, Fall, Spring
Director: Jingzi (Ginny) Huang, Ph.D.
Location: McKee 216
Telephone: 970.351.2908
Website:www.unco.edu/cebs/teacher-education/
The Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Technology provides an advanced degree in technology knowledge and pedagogical practices that culminates with a comprehensive exam. Graduates work in a variety of learning contexts (K-12, higher education, online environments, military training, business/organizational, and international settings) as scholars, educators, professional developers, program developers, and consultants. Collaborative research and other scholarly projects are encouraged among students and faculty. Students are encouraged to publish research and present it in scholarly venues. The program is designed to be rigorous but practical.
Once admitted, the student will work closely with their academic advisor to develop a plan of study that meets the individual professional needs. While all students are expected to complete the core content and research courses, electives are selected to tailor the program to meet various professional foci within the field of educational technology. A MA degree in Educational Technology will be conferred with a minimum of 30 credits beyond the undergraduate degree and successful completion of a comprehensive exam. Once admitted to a program, students must maintain a satisfactory grade point average of 3.2.
Admission
General Master's Degree Admission Requirements
Program Requirements:
Admission criteria follow the UNC Graduate School expectations and include the expectations of minimum GPA. The faculty in the program review applications on a continual basis. The priority application deadline for spring program admissions is November 15; the application deadline for summer and fall program admissions is April 15. Applications require a two-page statement of intent, three letters of reference, and transcripts from previous undergraduate and graduate work. The statement of intent should specifically address educational experience and future goals and how this program is a good match for your aspirations.
Degree Requirements — 30 Credits
Required Core — 15 credits
| ET 501 | Introduction to Applications of Educational Technology in PK-12 Education | 3 |
| ET 523 | Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment | 3 |
| ET 525 | Learners and Curriculum in the Digital Age | 3 |
| ET 527 | Social Justice in the Digital Age | 3 |
| ET 529 | Instructional Design | 3 |
Research Core — 6 credits
| SRM 600 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
| ET 675 | Innovating Education Culture: Research and Practice | 3 |
Electives — 9 credits
Select 9 credits in collaboration with academic advisor
| ET 630 | Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology | 3 |
| ET 631 | Distance Education | 3 |
| ET 635 | Instructional Materials Development for Online Learning | 3 |
| ET 640 | Applications of Multiliteracies | 3 |
| ET 641 | Designing, Playing, and Learning | 3 |
| ET 643 | Innovative Instructional Formats | 3 |
| ET 645 | Children's Engineering and STEM | 3 |
Additional Course Options
| ET 622 | Directed Study | 1- 3 |
| ET 695 | Special Topics in Educational Technology | 1- 3 |
Program Notes
Students need to have completed the preparatory coursework prior to taking the comprehensive examination. In addition, the student’s advisor signature is required on the Permission form to take Written Comprehensive Examination, which verifies that the student is cleared to take the comprehensive examination. Successful completion of the written comprehension exam is required to complete the Master of Arts program.
Students may transfer up to 6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours of approved graduate level credit to the program from other accredited institutions. All coursework to be transferred or applied to meet graduate course requirements that was completed before a student’s acceptance into a graduate degree program must be approved by the UNC Graduate School.