Program guide
Master of Education (MEd) Educational Technology Program Overview The Master of Education in Educational Technology emphasizes the design, development, implementation and management of educational technology applications in learning settings. The program has a strong focus on current and emerging trends and technologies including human performance technology, training, web-based learning, distance learning, distance education, technology integration, multimedia learning, animated pedagogical agents, and interactive learning environments. Students may choose from one of two specializations designed to meet the needs of the program’s main client groups – teachers and instructional designers. Graduates of the program typically are employed as educational technologists in schools, community colleges, and universities or as instructional designers and training specialists in corporate settings. The program’s success is rooted in the accomplishments of its faculty, the placement and achievements of its graduates, and the quality of its students. Students in both tracks select a minimum of nine credit hours of elective course work from specialty areas such as distance learning, emerging technologies, or training and performance improvement. A supervised applied project serves as a graduation requirement in a professional degree program. The program also offers graduate certificates in Instructional Design and Performance Improvement and K-12 Online Teaching. Each certificate program can be completed within a two-year period along with a graduate degree or as a stand-alone certificate. Contact Information Office of Student Services – Graduate Programs For admissions information please contact Donna Parris, Student Recruitment Coordinator, at [email protected]. Current students please contact Robin Boyle, academic advisor, at [email protected]. For General Inquiries: (602)543-6358 Quick Facts Campus Location: Tempe Campus Number of Credits: 30 Credit Hours Start Terms: Fall and Spring Program Fee: N/A Time to Completion: Average 4 to 5 semesters Application Deadlines: http://education.asu.edu/application-deadlines 1|Page 4/24/2015 MEd in Educational Technology Application Requirements & How to Apply Graduate Admissions Application Requirements Earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country Must have maintained a “B” (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) grade point average (GPA) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework Proof of English proficiency – International students only o If you are from a country whose native language is not English (regardless of where you may now reside), you must provide proof of English proficiency. For more information including additional requirements for international students, please visit the ASU Graduate Admissions website. o Applicants to Non-Certification Masters, Graduate Certificates, and Doctoral Programs: Must meet the English Proficiency score established by ASU Graduate Education Program Specific Application Requirements GRE or MAT scores are required if the applicant does not have three or more years professional experience as a teacher, trainer, or instructional designer Items Needed to Apply to the Program Items that will be uploaded into the online application: o Personal Statement that describes the personal and professional goals that motivate you to apply to the degree. The admissions committee pays particular attention to the quality of writing and ideas expressed in personal statements as well as evaluating the relevance of goals to the aims of the program. Statements should be approximately 500 words (2 pages, double spaced). The statement should be prepared in an MS Word (.doc), Rich Text (.rtf), Portable Document Format (.pdf), or Text (.txt) file format. o 3 professional recommenders (names, emails, and institution/company) who will submit electronic letters of recommendation. One of your recommenders should be your supervising administrator if you are working in a K-12 environment. The others should be from educators that know of your professional capabilities and accomplishments. These people will be asked to comment on your leadership, professionalism, flexibility, and other qualities that indicate you are a suitable candidate for graduate study. o Resume that includes relevant personal, professional, educational, and community activities (one – two pages). The resume should be prepared in an MS Word (.doc), Rich Text (.rtf), Portable Document Format (.pdf), or Text (.txt) file format. Items that need to be mailed to Graduate Admissions Services: o Official transcripts from every college and university from which you have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher o Proof of English proficiency – International students only Complete and submit the Graduate Admission online application Review the application deadlines prior to applying: http://education.asu.edu/application-deadlines Start the online application at this website: www.asu.edu/gradapp Select the degree: Educational Technology (MEd) Select the appropriate term for Planned Semester and Year of Enrollment For Location, select Tempe campus On the next tab, choose the desired specialization Upload required items listed above Submit the application and pay the appropriate application fee Send the remaining items to Graduate Admissions 2|Page 4/24/2015 MEd in Educational Technology Requirements and Program of Study The MEd degree in Educational Technology requires completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond a bachelor’s degree. In consultation with an academic advisor, each student develops a program of study in one of two tracks – (1) technology for teaching or (2) instructional design and technology. Requirements (12 hours) Courses are 3 credits each: EDT 501 - Foundations and Issues in Educational Technology EDT 502 - Design and Development of Instruction EDP 540 - Theoretical Views of Learning EDT 593 - Applied Project Specialization Each student completes 9 credit hours of required course work in one of the following concentrations: Technology for Teaching Required Course(s) for the Specialization Courses are 3 credits each: EDT 511 - Technology Applications in Education EDT 524 – Principles and Issues in Online Teaching EDT 598 – Methods of Online Teaching Instructional Design and Technology Required Course(s) for the Specialization Courses are 3 credits each: EDT 503 - Instructional Media Design EDT 504 - Development of Computer-Based Instruction EDT 506 - Educational Evaluation Electives Students in both tracks select a minimum of nine credit hours of elective course work from specialty areas such as distance learning, emerging technologies, or training and performance improvement. Curriculum and tuition for all programs subject to change based on Arizona Board of Regents and Arizona Department of Education updates. To review course descriptions please visit the ASU Catalog: http://asu.edu/catalog. Culminating Experience Each student is required to enroll in EDT 593: Applied Project during their last semester of coursework. A supervised applied project serves as a graduation requirement in a professional degree program. It is a culminating experience where students provide evidence of mastery of the skills and knowledge obtained in the EDT program. Additional Resources Application Deadlines: http://education.asu.edu/application-deadlines How to Apply: http://education.asu.edu/graduate-programs-how-to-apply Faculty: http://education.asu.edu/faculty ASU Graduate Education Policies: http://graduate.asu.edu/faculty_staff/policies Tuition and Fees: https://students.asu.edu/tuitionandfees 3|Page 4/24/2015 MEd in Educational Technology Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to take the GRE or MAT? The GRE is required for applicants who do not have three or more years of professional experience as a teacher, trainer or instructional designer. Students who have taken the GRE or MAT within the past five years can request that ETS send an official score report to ASU Graduate Education. Is there a minimum GRE or MAT score for admission? A score of 153 or above on the current scale (500 or above prior to August 2011) on the verbal section of the GRE or a score of 400 or above on the MAT is required for those who do not have three or more years professional experience as a teacher, trainer or instructional designer. 4|Page 4/24/2015
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