Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Digital Teaching and Learning online
Help design the future of 21st-century education.
Program Overview
Discover our online M.S.Ed. – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Digital Teaching and Learning
Develop your knowledge of digitally enhanced instruction modalities and learn how to apply emerging technologies to classroom instruction with the 100 percent online Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Digital Teaching and Learning program. This one-of-a-kind master's in education program is designed to introduce students to a new paradigm of teaching and learning and to provide the framework and foundation for ongoing changes in 21st-century approaches to education.
The coursework in this digital teaching and learning online program changes as technology evolves. Prepare to study digital literacy, computational thinking, computer programming, and curriculum design and learn best practices in the use of technology to support student knowledge development. In courses such as “Coding for Educators” and “Gaming for Educators,” you will learn how to design apps from start to finish and to develop digital games to support student learning.
Gain cutting-edge digital skills and tools that you can implement right away and prepare for exciting roles.
The educator preparation programs at Youngstown State University meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information, contact CAEP by mail at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 or by phone at 202-223-0077.
- Explore and embrace the new paradigm shift in digital teaching and learning that supports students to be entrepreneurs of their own learning
- Meet the challenge of moving into a more personalized, student-centered approach to teaching
- Identify and implement research-based teaching methods that enhance digital learning in P-12 classrooms and support 21st-century teaching and learning
- Evaluate, select and integrate effective learning technologies to enhance student learning and prepare students for a digital world
- Create digital learning environments that promote and sustain respectful digital citizens
- Develop and utilize leadership skills that empower educators to be effective change agents in their schools and districts
Graduate this online Digital Teaching and Learning program prepared for a variety of elevated roles, including:
- Digital Learning Specialist
- E-Learning Developer
- Instructional Design Specialist
In this Digital Teaching and Learning program, you will learn to:
- Explore and embrace the new paradigm shift in digital teaching and learning that supports students to be entrepreneurs of their own learning
- Meet the challenge of moving into a more personalized, student-centered approach to teaching
- Identify and implement research-based teaching methods that enhance digital learning in P-12 classrooms and support 21st-century teaching and learning
- Evaluate, select and integrate effective learning technologies to enhance student learning and prepare students for a digital world
- Create digital learning environments that promote and sustain respectful digital citizens
- Develop and utilize leadership skills that empower educators to be effective change agents in their schools and districts
- Explore and embrace the new paradigm shift in digital teaching and learning that supports students to be entrepreneurs of their own learning
- Meet the challenge of moving into a more personalized, student-centered approach to teaching
- Identify and implement research-based teaching methods that enhance digital learning in P-12 classrooms and support 21st-century teaching and learning
- Evaluate, select and integrate effective learning technologies to enhance student learning and prepare students for a digital world
- Create digital learning environments that promote and sustain respectful digital citizens
- Develop and utilize leadership skills that empower educators to be effective change agents in their schools and districts
- Digital Learning Specialist
- E-Learning Developer
- Instructional Design Specialist
Tuition
Learn how cost-effective YSU's online M.S.Ed. can be
YSU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| M.S.Ed. Teacher Ed – C&I – Digital Teaching & Learning | $415 | $420 | $1,245 | $1,260 | $12,450 | $12,600 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships1 Tressel Way
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
See our application deadlines and class schedules
At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/16/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/17/25 | 12/7/25 |
Admissions
How to be admitted into our online digital teaching and learning program
YSU's online M.S.Ed. programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Online application
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 2.7 GPA
Online application
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 2.7 GPA
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $45 application fee ($90 International). Waived for active/veteran military members or for applicants who have attended the College of Graduate Studies in the past.
- A cumulative grade point average in undergraduate work at the degree granting institution of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references (in online application)
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Students having a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 2.7 may be required to present a satisfactory score on the general test of the Graduate Record Exam, the Miller Analogies Test, or graduate-level subject-specific exam as specified by the department of the major. In lieu of a standardized test, program directors can provide evidence that suggests likelihood of success in the program for provisional admission.
- Valid teaching certificate
- Students without a teaching certificate or license may be admitted if they have documented evidence that they have taught for at least 3 years and are currently teaching in a classroom.
Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secured server vendor.
Mailing Address:
YSU College of Graduate Studies1 Tressel Way
Coffelt Hall
Youngstown, OH 44555
Email Address:
[email protected]
Courses
Explore the topics you'll study in our online master's in curriculum and instruction – Digital Teaching and Learning classes
For the Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Digital Teaching and Learning online, you are required to take 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop an action plan for their classroom that aligns with 21st century learning and integrates digital technology including acceptable AI for a district.
- Determine technologies, including AI that support content learning and skills for 21st century learning.
- Plan differentiated learning in a content by choosing digital learning experiences, including AI that support each student.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of digital learning within their own classroom.
- Apply research-based principles to establish positive, safe, and secure student-centered learning environments where students understand their responsibility as digital citizens.
- Navigate through the LMS platform and various technologies successfully including AI.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply different types of reflection throughout the action research process.
- Align action research studies with personal goals and values.
- Articulate research questions that are action-oriented and outcome-based and seek support for this using AI.
- Evaluate and synthesize published research to inform practice, with the support of an AI.
- Write an action research proposal that can provide a positive intervention in a school setting, including urban and/or rural settings.
- Follow ethical guidelines in action research studies.
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