Overview
for K-20+ Educators
The Master of Arts in Education (Educational Learning Technologies – EDLT) is 30 credits, 100% online, and is designed for educators who:
- are already licensed K12 teachers,
- work in higher education,
- or who wish to be e-developers in a variety of contexts
This program prepares educators for 21st-century teaching and learning in blended and fully online environments. The program covers integrating best practices in curriculum and instruction, culturally responsive teaching, online learning/educational technology, online pedagogy, and curriculum development for blended and online delivery using emerging technologies.
Benefits of earning a Master of Arts in Education: Educational Learning Technologies
- Become skilled in developing blended and online curriculum and learning environments.
- Develop effective strategies for classroom technology integration.
- Become a leader in blended and online teaching and learning in your school district.
- Study for this degree using online courses from the convenience of your home or school.
- Apply for Technology related endorsement from the New Mexico Public Education Department
- Earn a Master’s degree, which fulfills one of the requirements for advancement in New Mexico’s three-tiered licensure system to Level III, with a base salary of $50,000.
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- EDUC 5130 Technology and Pedagogy
- EDLT 5110 Foundations of Learning Design & Technology
- EDLT 5140 Fostering Online Learning Communities
- EDLT 5210 Social Media in Blended and Online Learning Environments
- EDLT 5220 Culturally Responsive Teaching with Technology
- EDLT 5230 Designing and Organizing Online Learning Environments
- EDLT 5240 Online Teaching and Learning
- EDLT 5310 Design of Webinars and Webconferences
- Choose an EDUC/EDLT Elective*
- EDLT 5999 Capstone Course
Courses
(30 credits, all available online)Take all of the following:
Students will consult with an EDLT advisor on their programs of study and elective.
*Electives might include EDUC 519 for students who plan to continue with a doctoral program, EDLT 5992 Directed Studies, or other approved EDUC/EDLT 500 level course. This is a course that could be brought into the program from previous coursework.
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Course Schedule
The following is a recommended course schedule for completing the degree requirements:
Schedule
Fall Year 1 Spring Year 1 Summer Year 1 EDUC 5130 EDLT 5140 EDLT 5210 EDLT 5110 EDLT 5230 EDLT 5220 Fall Year 2 Spring Year 2 EDLT 5240 Elective EDLT 5310 EDLT 5999
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Application
Requirements
Candidates must complete a minimum of:
- 30 credits in required coursework
Costs:
See the University Accounts Receivable Tuition & Fee Rates for the current tuition rate.Prerequisites
- Eligibility for admission to the Graduate School.
- Admission to NMSU Graduate School
Review and Acceptance
Acceptance to the program will be based on:
- After a review of your completed Application, an advisor will contact you via email regarding your status. Only completed applications will be reviewed.
- Successful admission to the NMSU Graduate School. The Graduate School will send you a letter informing you of your status.
How to Apply
For the Fall 2023 start date, the application period begins February 1, 2023. Contact Dr. David Rutledge (rutledge@nmsu.edu) with questions.
NOTE: There are separate applications for the Masters in Education in Educational Design with Learning Technologies and the Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching & Learning. To be admitted into both programs, you will need to complete individual applications for each program.
The Application Process is currently as follows:
- Information and documents you will need when applying:
- Credit card information for the application fee payment
- Electronic copies of transcripts and if international certified English translated copy
- Go to: Graduate School: How to Apply
- Lower right button- Apply to Graduate School
- Create Account
- Fill out Personal and Residency information
- When you get to the GR Enrollment Information page, select:
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- Starting Semester: Spring 2021
- Campus: NMSU-Online
- Enrollment Status: choose the applicable option
- Degree: Master’s
- Online Intended Major (Master’s): Education (Educational Learning Technologies)
- Fill out Secondary Contact Information
- Add your Academic Information
- Add your Graduate Other Information
- Where it says Test Scores, select Continue
- Graduate Supplemental Information
- Upload an existing Resume or CV – it can be brief
- Writing Sample is not needed, skip this
- Provide your virtual signature
- Review and Submit
Program Assessment and Accreditation
Program Assessment: The degree program’s culmination includes a Capstone course wherein students submit, 1) a fully developed online course that is reviewed with an online course quality rubric, and 2) an 8-10 page rationale that is reviewed with a rubric.
OnlineMasters.com selected New Mexico State University as one of the Best Master’s in Teaching Programs for 2019 with the previous version of this degree, MAE OTL, ranked 14 on this list and noted as best for K-20+ Educators.
Accreditation: New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Disabilities: If you have a disability that may affect your performance in a course, or if you require accommodations in order to take a distance education course, contact NMSU’s Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Providing accommodations for distance education students sometimes requires more time than in a traditional classroom setting so students are encouraged to begin working with SSD as early as possible .
International Students: If you are an International Student, please see The International Student and Scholar Services website.
This program is 100% online. Therefore, if you are an international student with specific requirements for face-to-face courses, this is not a suitable program to meet your curriculum needs and educational requirements.
