The Teacher Education Department launches a new master's degree - artificial intelligence in education
As technology continues to evolve, artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of educational practice. Yet, for optimal impact, artificial intelligence usage needs to be aligned with and embedded in human centered, culturally sustaining approaches to pedagogy. This has produced a growing need for highly trained teacher-leaders and researchers with a deep understanding of the linkages between artificial intelligence and instructional design. Meeting the professional training needs for today’s teacher-leaders, the Teacher Education Department in UTEP’s College of Education launches the Master of Arts in Education- Artificial Intelligence Degree in Fall 2025.
This masters degree, which can be completed in as little as 12 months, is a fully online, 30 credit-hour program. Intended for educators (licensed or un-licensed), this program of study prepares professionals to become instructional leaders in how artificial intelligence can enhance the educational experience for instructors and students by promoting optimal, ethical, and equity-focused uses of artificial intelligence in the design of teaching and learning.
The MA in ED- Artificial Intelligence in Education program focuses on responsible use of AI in instructional design and feedback practices that enhance student learning in diverse K-16 settings. Coursework centers applications of Generative AI (Gen AI), which is AI that creates original content in response to a user’s request. Gen AI provides possibilities for applications such as intelligent search engines; real time, personalized feedback; and intelligent tutoring. As Gen AI is still developing at an ever-increasing pace, this program of study does not focus on the creation of tools or algorithms. Instead, the MA in ED- Artificial Intelligence in Education program provides graduates the needed knowledge and skill base for the adoption of a systems approach to issues of instructional design and assessment, utilization of advanced data literacy, and the development of deep understanding of education and data issues in order to use Artificial Intelligence in Education responsibly. These topics represent a body of knowledge and skills for education and education-related professionals that will remain highly relevant as technology itself keeps evolving.
