The mission of the Master of Arts in Technology Education program is "to prepare graduates who possess theoretical and practical understanding of technological content, pedagogy, and research to effectively implement and improve Technology Education."

Technology education is the curriculum that evolved out of industrial arts, and technology teachers work with high school, middle school, and elementary school students, providing hands-on experiences in areas such as computers, manufacturing processes, graphics, transportation systems, and pre-engineering. The degree program should not be confused with a degree in educational technology, which looks at how technology is used to support learning.

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The master of arts in technology education is designed to meet the needs of current technology teachers or for those who have previously completed a bachelor's degree in technology education. Courses are focused on:

• technology education and the changing nature of the field
• instruction
• curriculum
• research
• other areas

Course content is constantly evolving to meet the needs of changing technologies.

Many school districts increase a teacher's salary when they earn a master's degree or even after taking just a few classes. In some states, a master's degree is required for professional teacher certification. This master's does not provide initial teacher licensure, but some of the courses may be used in pursuit of a teaching license.