Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Technology & Online Learning
Stay on the cutting edge of technology and learn to create ideal learning environments for students of all ages in various settings. Prepare for advancement in the educational technology field with a Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Online Learning from Thomas Edison State University (TESU).
Our online program will help you develop the in-demand skills to design and strategically incorporate technology and best practices into innovative learning experiences for K-12 schools, higher education, adult learners, nontraditional students and more. Our curriculum provides you with a solid foundation in educational technology, online learning, educational leadership and curriculum development. TESU also provides ample opportunities for you to personalize your curriculum sequence to meet your individual career goals.
You must be currently working in an academic or educational setting or have access to an academic/educational setting to complete the required course assignments and practicum. Your degree will culminate with a research-based capstone project and applied practicum experience in the field.
Why Study Educational Technology and Online Learning at TESU?
Because you will develop competencies critical to personal and professional growth and gain leadership skills that employers value. For example, you’ll be able to apply best practices in the creation and delivery of online courses for a variety of students, from pre-K to college.
Because you can earn a degree that delivers the academic excellence you expect. Thomas Edison State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 and has a national reputation for academic integrity and the assessment of adult learning.
Because this program fits your busy professional life. You’ll take flexible, high-quality online courses at your own pace. You’ll be able to earn the degree without sacrificing your personal and professional responsibilities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon earning your Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Online Learning, you will be able to:
- Articulate and apply best practices in the creation and delivery of online courses for the target learning group (P-12, adult education, higher education)
- Evaluate online material for integration into online teaching and school management
- Assess online curriculum to assess alignment with national content standards (P-12) or programmatic outcomes (higher education)
- Develop a research-based technology plan designed to enhance student learning
- Create a research-based technology plan to increase the overall organization and efficiency of a P-12 school/district and/or higher education institution
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Potential MAETOL Degree Timeline
This is a hypothetical timeline that shows how a student can complete the Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Online Learning degree program at Thomas Edison State University in about 18 months.
To demonstrate how you could progress through the program over an 18-month period, we are using the January term as your 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. -
Course Sequence
Each term is 8 weeks.
- EDT-5000: Foundations of Educational Technology, Theories and Practices (3 credits)
- EDT-5100: Educational Technology in Curriculum Development (3 credits)
- EDT-5200: Leadership and Supervision in Educational Technology (3 credits)
- OLT-5100: Theory and Culture of Online Learning (3 credits)
- OLT-5200: Learning Technology as an Issue in Online Learning (3 credits)
- OLT-6300: Issues in Instructional Design in Online Learning (3 credits)
- OLT-6400: Communication and Interactivity in Online Learning (3 credits)
- THC-6250: Technology and the Human Community (3 credits)
- EDL-6700: Technology for Instruction and Administration (3 credits)
- EDL-5200: Standards-Based Curriculum Development, K-12 (3 credits)
- EDL-5400: Curriculum Leadership (3 credits)
- EDT-7000: Capstone in Educational Technology and Online Learning (3 credits)
- EDT-7100: Practicum in Educational Technology and Online Learning (3 credits)
Tuition & Financial Aid
At TESU, we’ve been empowering adult learners toward brighter futures for more than 50 years. Learning about the cost of attending TESU is an important step in your college search. See our tuition rates and explore financial aid options to start planning your future.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and GPA of 3.0 or above. Students who do not meet the 3.0 threshold may be considered for restricted admission by submitting a resume and personal statement for the consideration of the Admissions Committee.
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