Online Master of Arts in Education - Educational Technology

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Total credit hours per program: 36 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $459

Total cost with fees: $16,524

Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Please consult an Enrollment Concierge for final program cost.

• ELRC 7500: Technology Leadership in Education | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 7503: Instructional Design | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 7502: Principles of Distance Education | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 7505: Design and Development of Multimedia Instructional Units | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 7535: Advanced Telecommunications and Electronic Learning | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 7550: Theory and Research in Educational Technology | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 4507: Computer Technology in Education | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 4249: Understanding and Applying Research | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 7240: Critical Analysis of Current Research in Educational Media | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 7420: Administration of Technology Programs | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 7525: Professional Development for K-12: Technology Integration | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC 7516: Practicum in Educational Media | Credit Hours: 3

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution*
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on all undergraduate work (or in the final 60 credit hours) and for any graduate work already completed for regular admission.  GPA between 2.75-3.0 can be reviewed for a probationary admission. 
• Resume or CV
• 3 letters of recommendation – professional
  • The recommender should be able to highlight the applicant’s character, work ethic, and professionalism
  • Written on letterhead and signed if possible.
• No GRE Required. 
• Upload unofficial transcripts of all Undergraduate, Graduate or Post Baccalaureate course work in the application if available (Can review on unofficial transcripts).
  • Make sure that you order the official transcripts to be sent to gradonline@lsu.edu
• Personal Statement
  • Used to evaluate your writing style - no requirement in length, but edit for spelling and grammar. The statement of purpose should introduce you to our Admissions Committee, explain why you are choosing LSU, and how joining the Educational Technology program is important to you personally and professionally.

In addition to the MA in Education degree, coursework enables certified teachers to meet the criteria for three add-on endorsements in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Education (LA DoE) recognizes three add-on endorsements from the field of Educational Technology: Online Instructor, Technology Facilitator, and Technology Leader. Credits earned as students work their way through the program will make them eligible for these add-on endorsements upon degree completion.

Online Instructor Endorsement (6 hrs credit): LA Doe requires ELRC 7502 and 7550

Technology Facilitator Endorsement (9 hrs credit): LA DoE requires ELRC 4535, 7500, and 7505

Technology Leader Endorsement (21 hrs credit): LA DoE requires ELRC 4535, 7500, 7505, 7240, 7525, and 7535

The passion and excellence that LSU stands for have earned the school a coveted "Tier One" spot in U.S. News & World Report's “Best Colleges.” As the state’s flagship university, LSU has been preparing students for rewarding careers for nearly 150 years. Today, LSU is equally proud of its strides to make education more accessible through innovative online degree programs that are every bit as rigorous as its on-campus programs

Through the dedication of an exceptional faculty and staff, LSU is one of only 30 universities in the United States designated as a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution. In addition, LSU is the only public top-tier university—and the only university in Louisiana—to receive the honor of being placed in the "very high research activity" category by the Carnegie Foundation.

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. The disclosure for the Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in educational technology can be found here.