The M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Technology is a virtual (i.e., all classes are taught online) program providing advanced study in education and is a program designed and customized for those who do not currently hold a teaching certificate.  Students enrolling in this program are expected to take the additional required courses needed to obtain a teaching certificate. 

While the majority of the courses in the M.A. are the same as the M. Ed., assignments and critical tasks are often assigned to take into  consideration the fact that the student's goals may not be the same as for those who currently teach in PK-12 settings.