Master of Science in Educational Technology (MSET)

The Master of Science in Educational Technology (M.S.E.T.) is a research-oriented, theory based master’s degree program. It is designed for students who have a focused research interest in a particular area of educational technology. Students will be expected to do graduate level research using advanced methodologies and complete a thesis at the end of their program. A thesis is a major research project that includes an in-depth literature review, a description of research conducted, analysis of results and a discussion of the data as it relates to one or more theoretical frameworks. Additional time (up to a year) is required to complete the thesis project.

Department Name: Department of Educational Technology
Official Degree Name: Master of Science in Educational Technology (MSET)
Degree Type: Master of Science

The M.S.E.T. degree courses can apply to a doctorate if you are accepted into that program at a later date. There is no admission deadline for the M.S.E.T. Applications are accepted year round. No GRE scores are required. The culminating activity for the M.S.E.T. program is a research-based thesis, which includes a reflection of work completed in the program and how it relates to professional practice.

Degree Requirements and Advising Resources

Admission Requirements

Applicants are required to have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office and have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree. Academic background must also be judged by the program coordinator as adequate for enrollment in graduate courses in education and educational technology.

A prospective student may apply at any time and should follow the general graduate application procedure for degree-seeking students (see Graduate Admission Regulations). Admission to the program is based on:

Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
An essay describing educational and professional background, career goals, and how the coursework will help you to attain them. Also, tell us why you are choosing our program and why you will be a successful graduate student.
A personal statement that also includes a specific rationale for a research-based degree.
Completion of the Program Development Form.

Note: For specific directions about the essay and program development form, please review the admissions information.

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Program Requirements

Course Number and Title	Credits
EDTECH 501 Introduction to Educational Technology	3
EDTECH 502 The Internet for Educators	3
EDTECH 503 Instructional Design	3
EDTECH 504 Theoretical Foundations of Educational Technology	3
EDTECH 505 Evaluation for Educational Technologists	3
EDTECH 650 Research in Educational Technology	3
EDTECH 651 Introduction to Statistics for Educational Technology	3
Electives	6
Culminating Activity
EDTECH 593 Thesis	6
Total	33

The College of Education also offers Graduate Assistantships. A limited number of competitive graduate assistantship opportunities are available in the College of Education. Graduate assistantships typically offer a 9-month research assistantship position that includes an approximate $9,588 stipend, tuition and fee waiver, and student health insurance. (Graduate assistantships for doctoral candidates include an approximate $13,632 stipend.)

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