MA Educational Technology Specialist for Certified Teachers

The M.A. degree program for Educational Technology Specialist K-12 Certification: TETT Track, is a 38-point program. There are two tracks for the overall degree program: one for students who hold an existing New York State teaching certification and one for students who do not (TETS). The TETT track is designed for certified teachers and places more emphasis on leadership and research as it relates to the use of technology in schools. Candidates are prepared to take on a variety of roles in schools, including but not limited to: individuals who want to work with technology in the classroom, technology coaches who support K-12 teachers in the design and implementation of technology-related curriculum and projects, technology directors, and professional developers. Some candidates also return to teaching positions where they work directly with students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) or Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math (STEAM) Labs, and also support schools in developing and implementing classes related to coding and computational thinking. Completing the program requires 38 points, as well as 50 hours of fieldwork/observation and 100 hours (or 20 days) of student teaching.