Educational Technology, Master of Education

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, Minor, or Certificate Required	An emphasis, minor, or certificate is required for this major.
Some online/blended coursework	Required
Progression Plan Link	View Program of Study

Student Learning Outcomes

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Master of Education in Education Technology is to provide students with the expertise and skills to integrate technology into their own teaching, model effective use of current technologies in diverse learning environments, and assist instructors in designing technology-enhanced learning experiences.

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.

Additional Admission Requirements

• Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

• 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 Graduate College.
  
  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.

• • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• • Letter of application

Master's Requirements

• Take the following 30 units:
  
  Core requirements (18 units)
  
  Educational Technology

  • ETC 547, ETC 645, ETC 655 (9 units)

  Educational Research
  Select one course from (3 units):

  • CTE 691
  • EDR 610, EDR 611
  • EPS 525
  Educational Foundations
  Select one course from (3 units):
  • EDF 500, EDF 670, EDF 671, EDF 672, EDF 673, EDF 677
  • CCHE 580, CCHE 680
  Curriculum
  Select one course from (3 units):
  • CCHE 640
  • CTE 592, CTE 670
  • ECI 649, ECI 666, ECI 675, ECI 696

• Emphasis Requirements (12 units)
  Select one:
  
  K-12 Teacher Emphasis

  • ETC 567, ETC 585, ETC 625, ETC 635 (12 units)
  Adult Learning and Training Emphasis
  • ETC 556, (CCHE 590 or ETC 625), CCHE 687, CCHE 688 (12 units)

  Please note that at least 15 units must be numbered at the 600-level or above.

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

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