Program Overview
The Curriculum and Educational Technology at Ball State University is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Curriculum and Educational Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 579 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 386 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Curriculum and Educational Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- EDCU 671 Evaluation of Educational Programs (3 credit hours)
- EDCU 676 Research on the Impact of Student Learning (3 credit hours)
- EDFO 620 Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 credit hours)
- EDFO 631 Philosophy of Education (3 credit hours)
- EDFO 641 History of American Education (3 credit hours)
- EDFO 651 Educational Sociology (3 credit hours)
- In addition to the core courses, you must choose one of two tracks:
- EDTE 652 Multimedia Web Design and Development for Education (3 credit hours)
- EDTE 585 School Information Infrastructures (3 credit hours)
- EDTE 660 Instructional Design and Technology (3 credit hours)
- EDTE 665 Children, Technology, and Digital Literacy (3 credit hours)
- EDTE 675 Distance Education and Distributed Learning Technology (3 credit hours)
- EDTE 685 Educational Informatics and Technology Leadership (3 credit hours)
- SPCE 631 Computer Technology and the Learner with Special Needs (1\x969 credit hours)
- EDRD 545 Using Computers in Reading Instruction (3 credit hours)
- MATH 631 Technology for Mathematics Teachers (3 credit hours)
- EDCU 610 The Elementary School Curriculum (3 credit hours)
- EDCU 620 The Secondary School Curriculum (3 credit hours)
- EDCU 630 The Junior High and Middle School Curriculum (3 credit hours)
- EDCU 655 Alternative School Curricula (3 credit hours)
- EDCU 673 Evaluation of Educational Materials (3 credit hours)
- EDCU 675 Evaluation of Educational Personnel to Strengthen Curriculum (3 credit hours)
- EDCU 680 Staff Development to Strengthen Curriculum (3 credit hours)
- EDCU 690 Problems in Curriculum (3 credit hours)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an institution that is accredited by its regional accrediting association. Review transcript submitting guidelines before applying.
- either a cumulative baccalaureate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of your baccalaureate
- to meet departmental admissions criteria
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 579 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 386 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 579 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 386 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ball State University
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
Ball State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months