Northern Arizona University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Educational Technology Certificate

Format: Online

Program Description:

NAU's College of Education offers Master's and Certificate programs in Educational Technology, which are delivered completely online. The advantage of an online degree is that it gives educational professionals, as well as other interested applicants, the opportunity to complete a graduate degree or certificate with freedom from the constraints of time and place. We are proud to have students from different states in the U.S. as well as from other countries, such as Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, etc. As an educator, you must be prepared to meet the needs of students in a technologically advancing world. Our educational technology program is designed to help you explore and understand the use and integration of technology in instructional learning settings, being these in-person or online learning environments. Our academic plans are based on the standards set forth by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) for both students and teachers. According to NCATE/ISTE: "Building on the NETS for Students, the ISTE NETS for Teachers (NETS•T), which focus on preservice teacher education, define the fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for applying technology in educational settings. All candidates seeking certification or endorsements in teacher preparation should meet these educational technology standards." (ISTE Recommended Foundations in Technology for All Teachers).

Accreditation:

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

# of Credits Required:

15

International Student Requirements:

Non-native English speakers must also submit a current, official TOEFL score of 80 (on the Internet-based test, 213 (on the computer-based test) or 550 (on the paper-based test) IELTS score of 7.0

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above