The M.A. in Educational technology Track 1: Educational Technology Leadership at California State University, Los Angeles, is designed to prepare technology specialists for schools, school districts and non-traditional education and training settings. Track 1 includes hybrid courses. We accept new cohorts every Fall semester.
People completing this program might work as coordinators of educational technology at a school or at the district level, as educational media and website developers, as 21st century technology-using educators, as education technology consultants, as lab coordinators or as technology-based trainers.
You can enter this field with a bachelor's degree in any content area (e.g.. communications, engineering, computer science, business, linguistics, math, science, urban learning, arts, etc.). You will become a member of the prestigious group of Instructional Technologists.
In order to prepare well-rounded instructional technology specialists, the program provides instruction in several areas: authoring tools, media design and development, computer applications in schools, leadership in computer/technology education, and educational foundations and research. Note : A Level 1 California Administrative Credential is required for the position of district-level computer coordinator. A valid California teaching credential is required for teaching positions in public K-12 schools.
In addition to earning your MA in Educational Technology Track 1: Educational Technology Leadership, you will also complete the courses necessary for:
- a Certificate in Computer Applications in Schools (a separate CSU Apply application is required)
- a Supplementary Authorization in Computer Science (if you have a single or multiple subject teaching credential you can apply to the CTC)
New cohorts begin every Fall Semester
What our grads are saying about our program:
This Educational Technology program was a great experience. It was challenging, but definitely a great learning experience. I can only hope that it continues to grow and evolve with each of the future cohorts. - Adan Roman, Fall 2023
This masters program taught me the skills necessary to adapt any new technology in the classroom to its fullest potential. I am grateful to have gotten my Master's here, it made me into a better educator and professional. - Nick Rubio, Fall 2023
Reflecting on this journey, I've come to embrace that mistakes are not setbacks rather steppingstones towards mastery. The program has been an incredible experience. To the amazing faculty and fellow graduates, the best is yet to come! ~ Lorena Lemus Hernandez, Fall 2023
Throughout my time in the Track 1 Ed-Tech program, I learned to constantly evolve my knowledge of technology to use its entire potential for education. - Mariana Morales, Fall 2023
In the Masters of Educational Technology program at Cal State LA, I developed a rich digital portfolio and mastered the Adobe Suite, transforming my approach to education with creativity. - Amanda Ortega, Fall 2023
The edtech program at Cal State LA has opened my perspective to becoming an edtech leader in the world. I've learned so much, and I'm ready to share it! - Martin Hernandez, Fall 2023
Sample Cohort Semester Schedule
This Track includes hybrid and online courses.
First
Semester
- EDIT 4300 Information Technologies in the Classroom (3) o
- EDIT 4510 Introduction to Educational Technology (3) h
- EDIT 4840 Instructional Technology Authoring Tools (3) h
- EDIT 5600 Educational Web Design and Development (3) h
Second
Semester
- EDFN 5000 Evaluation of Educational Research (3) h
- EDIT 5010 Instructional Design Theories and Applications (3) h
- EDIT 5560 Technology Leadership and Innovative Learning Systems in schools (3) h
- EDIT 5650 Introduction to Computer Programming and Data Structure for Educators (3) h
Third
Semester
- EDIT 5620 Current Technologies (3) h
- EDIT 5800 Artificial Intelligence in Educational Technology (3) h
- EDIT 5900 Educational Technology Portfolio Project (3) h
- EDIT 5540 Immersive Technologies(3) h
- EDFN 5960 Comprehensive Examination (0) h
h=hybrid, o=online
* The program information sheet is to aid in your planning. Make sure to check the University Catalog for the most up to date degree requirements.
Educational Technology Leadership Program