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Full Description

The Master of Education degree in Educational Technology prepares students to design, develop and use a variety of technologies in school classrooms, in training facilities or in other educational settings. Students gain core educational technology knowledge and skills and then specialize in an area within the field.

The Educational Technology major include the following optional concentrations:

• The Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation concentration allows students with an existing Ohio teaching license to obtain the computer technology endorsement. The endorsement allows teachers to teach computer applications in the classroom or assume technology leadership positions in a school or at the district level. The endorsement cannot be obtained as a stand-alone license.
• The Computer Science Endorsement Preparation concentration allows students with an existing Ohio teaching license to obtain the computer science endorsement. The endorsement prepares computer science educators. The endorsement cannot be obtained as a stand-alone license.

Students may declare the program with no concentration and develop of plan of study to meet their educational and career goals.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references
• Computer Science and Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation concentrations require evidence of a valid 4-year Resident Educator or 5-year Professional State of Ohio teaching license (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
• Computer Science and Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation concentrations require evidence of a valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license starting with spring 2025 admission term
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Summer Term
  • Rolling admissions

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge about different types of hardware and of a variety of different software applications.
2. Conduct literature reviews to examine issues associated with technology and learning.
3. Develop, implement and troubleshoot web-based, interactive multimedia educational programs.
4. Design, develop and evaluate educational materials using various technology tools.
5. Apply principles of message design to the development of educational materials.
6. Identify critical issues related to the field of educational technology.
7. Advocate for the appropriate use of technology in educational settings, including providing equitable access to technology resources for all students.
8. Apply principles of change management, organizational development, technological diffusion and adoption and project management to effecting change in an organization.
9. Practice the systematic evaluation of educational materials that use technology, based upon the objectives previously established for the unit or lesson.
10. Assess the effectiveness of the use of technology for instruction, with a variety of assessment techniques.
11. Identify trends in the field, and apply those trends to current situations.

In addition, graduates of the Computer Science Endorsement Preparation concentration will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of computer science content and model important principles and concepts.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in data representation and abstraction.
3. Effectively design, develop and test algorithms.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of digital devices, systems and networks.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the role computer science plays in its impact in the modern world.

Dual Degree with M.L.I.S. degree in School Library Media K-12

Student have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.Ed. degree in Educational Technology and the M.L.I.S. degree in School Library Media K-12. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The M.Ed./M.L.I.S. dual degree program leads to a multi-age initial licensure in school library media. This program prepares students to work in all types of libraries, including school libraries. The program of study includes professional educational requirements, along with library science and educational technology courses.

Dual Degree Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Students in M.Ed. degree have six years from the term of first enrollment to complete the degree.
• Students are responsible for completing licensure paperwork requirements through the College of Education, Health and Human Services near the end of or at the conclusion of their M.L.I.S. degree program. Exam administered by the Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson is required for licensure.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website. for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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Minimum 3 credit hours of ETEC 67492 is required for students in either concentration.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

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Students may choose coursework in various specializations, including immersive technologies for learning, management of educational technologies, online and blended learning and teaching, designing instructional and performance solutions.

Computer Science Endorsement Preparation Concentration Requirements

Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation Concentration Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Students must complete 100 hours in the practicum for either the Computer Technology or Computer Science endorsement.

• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.