MA

Educational Technology

Format & Location

Online

A professor and student sit at a table.

Start Dates

Fall (September), Spring (January), Summer (May)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

16-24 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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Fairfield University's accredited master's in educational technology program is designed to equip and empower educators to transform learning and ensure success for schools in the evolving digital age. This contemporary training is ideal for educators of all disciplines looking to enhance their skill sets or individuals contemplating career changes to teaching.

What You'll Learn and Do

Become ISTE Certified

This program offers the opportunity to graduate with ISTE Certification, a nationally recognized credential in the field of educational technology. ISTE Certification is competency-based and tool-agnostic which signals to employers that you have the expertise needed to design and effectively integrate technology to enhance the 21st-century classroom.

Embrace the Latest Digital Technology Materials

Become the expert your school or district needs to lead the charge on designing, implementing, and evaluating enriching educational experiences for diverse school populations. Our educational technology master’s degree incorporates Open Educational Resources, providing you with practical experiences in producing digital learning materials.

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Course Requirements

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Accreditations

ISTE Certification Authorized Provider

ISTE

Graduates of this program can earn ISTE certification, a nationally recognized credential offered by only a handful of institutions.

CAEP

Digital Equity and Transformation Network Member

The School of Education and Human Development is currently accredited by NCATE, currently known as CAEP, the largest accrediting body for educator preparation providers, through December 2028. The School of Education and Human Development is undergoing a CAEP self-study to extend accreditation.

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Learn From Industry Experts

Fairfield’s award-winning faculty have deep expertise in integrating and designing technology to enhance 21st-century learning. Many are also contributors to the most respected publications in the industry. You’ll benefit from their firsthand insights and guidance on the way to your master’s in educational technology degree.

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Joshua C. Elliot
Associate Dean | Assistant Professor of the Practice | Director, Educational Technology

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you'll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You'll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master of Arts in educational technology.

Admission Requirements

Tuition & Costs

Financial Aid

Choose Your Program

Develop an educational experience that is tailored to you to achieve your professional goals. K–12 classroom teachers can add the master’s degree or sixth-year certificate to their existing credentials, and the MA in educational technology with school library certification (062) is offered as a K-12 cross-endorsement for certified teachers.

Foundations

  • Introduction to Educational Technology
  • Technology and Transformational Culture
  • Research and Evaluation in K–12 Consultation and Leadership

Core

  • Designing for Online Instruction
  • Curating and Creating Digital Content
  • Capstone Experience

Electives

  • Select four elective courses in consultation with a faculty advisor

This program is offered as a K-12 cross-endorsement for certified teachers.

Foundations

  • Introduction to Educational Technology
  • Technology and Transformational Culture
  • Research and Evaluation in K–12 Consultation and Leadership

Core

  • The School Library l
  • The School Library ll
  • Management of School Library Resources
  • Introduction to Reference
  • The Literate Environment: PreK–12 Literature/Reading
  • Educational Technology Capstone Experience

Electives

  • One elective course approved by a faculty advisor

Designed for teachers who want to enhance and transform teaching through technology integration but already have a master's degree.

Foundations

  • Introduction to Educational Technology
  • Technology and Transformational Culture
  • Research and Evaluation in K–12 Consultation and Leadership

Core

  • Curating and Creating Digital Content
  • Designing for Online Instruction
  • Capstone Experience

Electives

  • Four courses approved by a faculty advisor

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