Educational Technology, M.A.

The graduate program in educational technology-online in the School of Education focuses on developing future technology leaders and innovators in K-12 schools, districts and central offices. These visionary educational and instructional technologists are prepared to deliver leadership, instruction and problem-solving in face-to-face, blended or virtual learning environments. Candidates develop expertise in digital content, e-learning e-content design and development and become effective practitioners of interactive learning technologies in virtual learning environments.

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• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited institution
• A minimum 2.75 GPA overall at the undergraduate level. Prospective candidates with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.749 must have earned a minimum grade point average of 2.75–3.0 average for the last four semesters of study for their bachelor’s degree
• Two letters of recommendation, submitted by persons who are knowledgeable about the candidate and their work experience (preferably persons who have worked in a supervisory role with the applicant and who have direct knowledge of the applicant)
• A personal interview with members of the faculty (face to face or virtually)
• Official transcripts 
• A copy of a valid North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) “A” Teaching License for candidates seeking the NCDPI 077 Master-Level Instructional Technology Specialist-Computers License (88077) and the NCDPI Masters-Level 079 Technology Endorsement (88079)

• Successful completion of the master's written examination
• Successful presentation of the comprehensive program graduation e-portfolio
• Successful completion of the SOE program online unit assessment system
• Successful completion of 39 credit hours (to meet all NCDPI-Instructional Technology Facilitator [ITF] requirements for master-level licensure)
• A successful passing grade of “B’ or higher with no more than one grade of “C” in all courses attempted
• Successful completion of a 3-credit hour practicum/internship

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: November 1
• Summer: No admission

International Applicants

• Fall: April 1
• Spring: September 1
• Summer: No admission

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