Master of Educational Technology – 39 credits
The MET is designed to provide graduates with the skills needed to function in upper-management positions, use educational technology in problem solving and communication.
The Master of Educational Technology is designed to prepare students to pursue positions in the educational and technical field successfully. The program builds on the core values of Watermark’s undergraduate computer science degree program, focusing on the development and enhancement of the perspectives, knowledge, and skills required for a career in educational technology. Students who complete the MET program will develop the ability to utilize technology skills in problem solving and communication among the educational and technological fields.
Admissions Requirements
The deadline to apply for MET admission is March 1 for the Fall Semester and December 1 for Spring. Applications are welcome after that time and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis as space allows.
Students must possess a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall minimum 2.5 grade point average.
Curriculum Requirements
Upon successful completion of the following foundation courses, with a grade of B- or better in each course, students enrolled in the program will attain the status of “Candidate for the Degree of Master of Business Administration.” Students who fail to complete these courses successfully with a grade of B- or better may be dismissed from the program.
Foundation Courses - 15 credits
Complete one of the following:
Students in the Curriculum concentration should select WM 320.
Concentration Courses - 9 credits
Complete one of the following concentrations.
Curriculum Development:
Catalog Management:
Syllabus Management:
Elective Courses - 12 credits
Take an additional 12 credits in consultation with an advisor.
Capstone Course - 3 credits
| WM 390 | Validation and Graduation | 3 |
Plan of Study
This is a recommended sequence of coursework to complete the program in two years. Individualized plans of study will be created during advising.
Students are required to complete the five foundation courses before taking concentration courses, which can be taken in any order. A capstone strategy course is taken at the end of the program.
Year 1
Fall Semester
| WM 300 | Purpose | 3 |
| WM 305 | People | 3 |
| Educational Technology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester
| WM 310 | Progress | 3 |
| Or | |
| WM 320 | Advanced Progress | 3 |
| | |
| WM 330 | Principle | 3 |
| Educational Technology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer
| WM 340 | Engage | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
WM 340 is only offered in summer. It may be taken the summer before or after admission.
Year 2
Fall Semester
| Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 |
| Educational Technology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester
| WM 390 | Validation and Graduation | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 |
| Educational Technology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 39
All WM courses must be completed with a B- or better.