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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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