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The programs of study outline graduate degree and certificate requirements, including the course number and the names of required coursework for each program.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 courses 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 nationally recognized by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Requirements Accordion Open
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.
Individual degree programs may exceed the baseline University Policy for a master's degree. The program-specific requirements are provided on the Details tab below.
Read the full policy here.
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In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 30 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Emphasis Required | An emphasis is required for this degree. |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| Progression Plan Link | View Program of Study |
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 Education Leaders
K-12 Teacher Emphasis
For student learning outcomes for this emphasis, see the International Society for Technology Education Standards for Education Leaders
- 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 course 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.
- 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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Graduate Admission Information
The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Admission requirements include the following:- Transcripts.
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.
Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.
Ready to apply? Begin your application now.International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
Additional Admission Requirements
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae*
- Letter of application
Master's Requirements
This Master's degree requires 30 units distributed as follows:
- Educational Technology: 9 units
- Educational Research: 3 units
- Emphasis Requirement - Select one: 18 units
- Adult Learning and Training Emphasis Option
- Assistive Technology Emphasis Option
- K-12 Teacher Emphasis Option
Take the following 30 units:
- Students must complete 24 units of formal letter-graded coursework.
Educational Technology (9 units)
Emphasis Requirement - Select one:
Adult Learning and Training Emphasis Option (18 units)
A minimum of 9 units must be 600-level or higher.
Students enrolled in this plan may not enroll in or pursue the following due to the number of overlapping units:
- Assistive Technology, Graduate Certificate
If you have completed the Assistive Technology, Graduate Certificate prior to enrolling in this plan, the certificate coursework may be applied to this plan.
Additional Information
Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.
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 an Educational Technology leader recognized by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). An Educational Technology leader 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
Required materials
Petition to Transfer Credit
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 seven weeks. There are two seven-week sessions during the sixteen-week traditional semester. For those who prefer the faster track, you can take two courses each seven-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 seven-week session
- ETC 547
- ETC 567 or ETC 559 CS
- 2nd seven-week session
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- ETC 585
- ETC 625
Spring
- 1st seven-week session
- ETC 635
- ETC 645
- 2nd seven-week session
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- 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 seven-week session
- ETC 547
- ETC 567 or ETC 599 UDL & SEL
- 2nd seven-week session
- ETC 585
- ETC 635
Summer I
- Five-week session
- (Non-ETC Core)
Summer II
- Five-week session
- (Non-ETC Core?)
Fall
- 1st seven-week session
- ETC 625
- ETC 645
- 2nd seven-week session
- ETC 655
- (Non-ETC Core)
Beginning in the Summer... Accordion Closed
Summer I
- Five-week session
- (Non-ETC Core)
- ETC 567
Summer II
- Five-week session
- ETC 585
Fall
- 1st seven-week session
- ETC 547
- ETC 645
- 2nd seven-week session
- ETC 625
- ETC 655
Spring
- 1st seven-week session
- ETC 635
- (Non-ETC Core)
- 2nd seven-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 seven-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
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 seven-week sessions during the sixteen-week traditional semester. For those who prefer the faster track, you can take two courses each seven-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 seven-week session
- ETC 547
- CCHE 580
- 2nd seven-week session
- ETC 556 or ETC 599 CS
- CCHE 640
Spring
- 1st seven-week session
- CTE 691 (16 weeks)
- ETC 645
- 2nd seven-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 seven-week session
- ETC 547
- CCHE 580
- CTE 691 (16 weeks)
- 2nd seven-week session
- ETC 556 or ETC 599 UDL & SEL
- CTE 691 continued (16 weeks)
Summer I
- Optional: ETC 599 AI
Summer II
- Five-week session
- CCHE 590
- CTE 670
Fall
- 1st seven-week session
- CCHE 688
- ETC 645
- 2nd seven-week session
- CCHE 687
- ETC 655
Beginning in the Summer... Accordion Closed
Summer I
- Five-week session
- CCHE 580
- Optional: ETC 599 AI
Summer II
- Five-week session
- CCHE 590
Fall
- 1st seven-week session
- ETC 547
- CCHE 688
- 2nd seven-week session
- ETC 556 or ETC 599 CS
- CCHE 640
Spring
- 1st seven-week session
- ETC 645
- CTE 691 (16 weeks)
- 2nd seven-week session
- ETC 655
- CCHE 687
- CTE 691 continued (16 weeks)