Learning, Media, & Technology MEd Admissions

Admissions

Apply to the Learning, Media, & Technology master's program on the UMass Graduate School website. 

Application Timeline And Procedure 

The Learning, Media and Technology program accepts applications on a rolling basis for Fall or Spring admission. Our priority consideration deadline for Fall admission is December 1 (though we consider applications received by March 1) and for Spring admission is by April 1 (though we consider applications received by May 15). Notifications are sent out by February or March for Fall admission and by May or June for Spring admission.

Prerequisites

Because the College of Education comprises a vibrant community of learners and scholars, students from a variety of academic backgrounds and work experiences  (mathematics, the sciences, arts and history, business, engineering) are encouraged to apply. In fact, we believe this orientation reflects the complexities and contexts in which technology and media intersect with teaching and learning.

Desired student characteristics include:

  • Strong record of academic success, including excellent recommendations
  • Interest in and potential for rigorous scholarly activity
  • Interest in and potential for design of educational technology
  • Interest in and ability to work in collaborative teams
  • Personal commitment, responsibility and reliability
  • Sensitivity to issues of equity

Required Materials

Steps to complete your application:

  1. Click on the “Apply to the Learning, Media, & Technology master's program” link or the “online application” link on this page or go to the UMass Amherst Graduate School Application website: https://www.umass.edu/graduate/apply/how-apply
  2. Click on the link for "Slate for Grad Admissions"
  3. Go to "First-Time users" and "Create an account" (or "Returning Users" if you already started an application)
  4. Steps to choose the Learning, Media and Technology Program when applying:
    • Under "Program Selection" (on the left side menu)
      • For Program --> choose "Education"
      • Then for "Program Specialty" --> choose "Education - STEM Education" -->
      • Then, for "Intended Degrees" --> choose "Education - Learning, Media and Technology (M.Ed.)" (see the image)

 

Steps for grad school applications for Learning, Media, and Technology program

5. Complete the application with the required materials

6. Choose a semester for admission -

  • Note: it may require you to choose Fall but we actually accept applications for Fall or Spring. If you aren’t given a choice, choose Fall and indicate in your personal statement whether you would prefer to start in Fall or Spring.