Program Overview
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The Master of Arts (MA) degree in Educational Technology and Online Learning program prepares graduates to become leaders and practitioners in educational technology and to develop and administer online programs for all learners, from preschool to higher education, including adult learners.
The program infuses a well-grounded series of applied professional studies in educational technology, online learning, educational leadership, and curriculum development. The curriculum provides a solid grounding in both relevant academic theory and applied practice. As part of their course work, students complete a research-based Capstone project and applied Practicum experience in the field. The program also provides ample opportunities for the personalization of curriculum sequence to meet individual needs regarding career goals.
Download our Degree Program Profile Sheet for an overview of the MA degree in Educational Technology and Online Learning program.
Advisory:
Students must be working in an academic/educational setting or have access to an academic/educational setting to complete course assignments and Practicum.
What Will Students Learn?
Graduates will be prepared as educational technology leaders who are able to articulate and apply best practices in the creation and delivery of online courses for a variety of students, from pre-K and college through corporate training and continuing education.
Admission and completion of the program does not require a teaching certificate. However, students must be working in or have access to an academic/educational setting to complete course assignments and the 60-hour Practicum. This program does not lead to certification.
Students may transfer up to 12 credits into the program as long as they are equivalent to the degree requirements.
Program Timeline
This is a hypothetical timeline that shows how a student can complete the Master of Arts (MA) degree in Educational Technology and Online Learning program at Thomas Edison State University in about 18 months.
To demonstrate how students could progress through the program over an 18-month period, we are using the January term as the first term and move through the program during the four graduate terms offered each year. Each term is 8 weeks.
The timeline is informational in nature and does not represent an actual program plan. Enrolled graduate students work with our deans and academic advisors to develop a program plan that maps out how a student will complete their degree and whether they can transfer previously earned graduate credits or earn graduate credit for what they know through prior learning assessment.
| Term (runs for 8 weeks) |
Courses To Take |
Credits |
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First Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of January
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EDT-5000: Foundations of Educational Technology,
Theories and Practices
EDT-5100: Educational Technology in Curriculum Development
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3
3
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Second Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of April
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EDT-5200: Leadership and Supervision in Educational Technology
OLT-5100: Theory and Culture of Online Learning
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3
3
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Third Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of July
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OLT-5200: Learning Technology as an Issue in Online Learning
OLT-6300: Issues in Instructional Design in Online Learning
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3
3
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Fourth Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of October
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OLT-6400: Communication and Interactivity in Online Learning
THC-6250: Technology and the Human Community
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3
3
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Fifth Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of January
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EDL-6700: Technology for Instruction and Administration
EDL-5200: Standards-Based Curriculum Development, Pre-K-12; or
EDL-5400: Curriculum Leadership
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3
3
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Sixth Graduate Term:
Starts beginning of April
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EDT-7000: Capstone in Educational Technology and Online Learning
EDT-7100: Practicum in Educational Technology and Online Learning
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3
3
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