Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MA in EdTech) is a cutting-edge program offered through the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences at Adelphi University. This program is designed to equip students with the right blend of hands-on training, computer programming, and knowledge about teaching and learning, preparing them for a successful career in today's educational technology landscape.

Program Structure

The MA in EdTech is a 32-credit program that can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students typically enroll in three to four courses per semester, while part-time students enroll in two to three courses per semester. Most students complete the program in two years.

Curriculum

The program provides an expansive set of courses, allowing students to customize their degree to align with their specific career interests. Students can choose from one of two popular tracks: Instructional Design or Educational Technology.

Instructional Design Track

This track develops the technical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and theoretical and practical knowledge about teaching and learning in areas such as:

• Education game design
• Mobile learning
• Learning sciences

Educational Technology Track

This track develops the technical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and theoretical and practical knowledge about teaching and learning in areas such as:

• Multimedia editing and web design
• Programming
• Data mining

Courses and Tracks

The following courses are part of the MA in EdTech program:

• EDT 501 Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills
• EDT 503 Technology and Instructional Design
• CSC 602 Introduction to Computer Programming
• EDT 604 Technology and Society
• EDT 606 Educational Information Systems and Networks
• Elective courses, such as:
  • EDT 603 Programming Web-Based Educational Media
  • EDT 610 Online Learning
  • EDT 611 Learning with Video Games
  • EDT 612 Mobile Learning
  • EDT 613 Teaching with Social Media
• EDT 618 Research and Evaluation of Educational Technology
• EDT 620 Capstone: Educator's Multimedia Studio
• EDT 793 EdTech MA Project

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the MA in EdTech program, candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.0. Application materials include:

• Completed application
• Official transcripts for all schools attended
• Personal statement describing goals in pursuing graduate study in educational technology
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current résumé or CV
• $60 application fee No GRE is required for admission.

Tuition

The tuition for the online MA in EdTech is $895 per credit hour, with a total tuition of $28,640 for the 32-credit program. A deposit of $200 is required.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MA in EdTech program can pursue career opportunities in areas such as:

• Higher education
• K-12 education
• Educational services
• E-learning
• Business training and development
• Content creation
• Library sciences Possible roles include:
• Instructional designer
• Instructional technologist
• Multimedia developer
• Application developer
• Software designer
• IT coordinator
• eLearning consultant
• Curriculum development specialist
• Training specialist
• Teacher

Research Areas

The program focuses on emerging trends in educational technology, with research areas including:

• Digital literacies and 21st-century skills
• Technology and instructional design
• Educational information systems and networks
• Research and evaluation of educational technology

Faculty

The MA in EdTech faculty members are passionate practitioners, researchers, and educators who provide students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, as well as an exceptionally personalized educational experience.