Educational Technology (Online MEd)
Deepen your expertise in the integration of technology in the classroom.
Through the use of creative technology in the classroom, teachers can set themselves apart as innovators in our rapidly changing world. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers around the world were forced to rethink their relationships with technology and to adapt to new platforms like Zoom, Google Classroom and Microsoft Classroom. Technical literacy, which has always been a powerful asset in any teacher’s toolkit, has stepped into the spotlight as a make-or-break skill for educators.
The fully online MEd in Educational Technology is a 30-credit degree program designed to deepen your expertise in the integration of technology into your classroom. Aligned with International Society for Technological Education (ISTE) standards, the curriculum is designed by leaders in the field with hundreds of years of collective classroom experience. Elective offerings are market-responsive and evolve with the fast-paced field of educational technology.
Program Format
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Small, intimate cohort with amble opportunity for collaboration
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Application-based, hands-on learning in project-based classes
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Elective courses that allow students to tailor their study to their professional interests
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Culminating capstone experience
Graduates of this program should be able to
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Integrate technology into the design of teaching and learning environments.
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Feel comfortable with the use of a variety of digital tools in the classroom.
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Gain and sustain student engagement through the use of innovative technologies.
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Understand how to optimize educational technology to assess student achievement.
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Identify educational technology tools to match unique student populations.
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Shape a code of ethics within a tech-infused world.
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Investigate topics relevant to their own teaching experiences through research, creativity, and technology.
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Curriculum
Required Courses: 21 credits
- Designing 21st Century Learning Environments (3 credits)
- Integrating Educational Technology Into Student Assessment (3 credits)
- Differentiated Instruction Using Educational Technology (3 credits)
- Ethics in Educational Technology (3 credits)
- Research Methods (4.5 credits)
- Capstone Project: Master of Education (4.5 credits)
Electives: 9 credits
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Select 2 courses from the subject area of Educational Technology (6 credits)
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Select one course from the following subjects: Educational Technology, Inclusion, Literacy or The Arts (3 Credits)
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How to Apply
If you have any questions or want to be reminded when the application opens, please contact pie@uarts.edu.
Admission Requirements for MEd in Educational Technology
1. Online application
Submit a completed online application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are accepted up until two weeks prior to the beginning of the term in fall and summer.
2. Application fee
Include a nonrefundable application fee of $60, to be paid by check, money order or credit card. The fee must be payable in U.S. currency and all checks must be drawn on U.S. banks.
3. Official transcripts
Official transcripts, including secure eTranscripts, should be sent electronically to PIE by the Registrar's Office at the college(s) or school(s) involved to med@uarts.edu or in hard copy to
Attn: Professional Institute for Educators
University of the Arts
320 South Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
For transcripts from outside the United States, refer to the instructions in the transcript section for international students.
4. Student statement
Include a statement of your academic and professional goals. This statement should be approximately two pages long and address the questions: What are your personal and professional goals in applying to this program? In what ways do you hope that this program will help you grow as an educator?
5. Résumé
Submit your résumé or CV, including your name; address; phone; email; colleges attended with degrees, dates conferred, employment history; professional experience; present employer; and names of references. Applicants should have one year of experience as a PK–12 educator.
6. Letters of recommendation
Two current letters of recommendation, sent electronically to med@uarts.edu. We kindly request that recommenders use the MEd and Graduate Certificate Reference form.
7. International Consideration
International students should refer to our International Student Page. For transcripts from outside the United States, refer to the instructions in the transcript section for international students.
Note: Neither MEd programs nor graduate certificates lead to Pennsylvania Department of Education certification. These programs are designed for K–12 in-service teachers. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
University of the Arts is authorized by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant degrees in the visual, performing and related arts, and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Costs for the online MEd programs include
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$20,250 tuition ($675/credit hour for 30 hours)
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A $50 fee that covers course resources, including software
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A $100 fee for in-person studio arts courses
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A stable and fast internet connection, a computer camera and access to Microsoft (These resources are the student’s responsibility.)
Financial Aid
Some students may be eligible for financial aid. A minimum of 4.5 credit hours per semester is required for financial aid eligibility. Students are required to be constantly enrolled to be financial aid–eligible.
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