What is the Overseas Summer experience?

In the summer, Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) learners, MSU graduate learners, and lifelong learners have the option to complete their coursework through our exciting summer Education Abroad experience. The MAET instructional team meets learners in Galway, Ireland at the University of Galway to explore local culture and arts while completing coursework in a face-to-face experience. Course work rotates each summer so that learners may participate in 1 or 2 summers abroad. Each summer, learners will complete 6 graduate credits by completing 2 courses.

Summer 2025 Courses:

• CEP 800: Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings (3 credits)
• CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research (3 credits)

These courses are two of the three required courses for the MAET degree. 

Summer 2026 Courses: 

• CEP 810: Teaching for Understanding with Technology (3 credits)
• CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technologies to Education (3 credits)

These courses count as two electives toward the MAET degree. Students must take seven electives total during their time in the MAET program. These electives can be paired with one more course (CEP 812, which is taught online), which allows you to earn a Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology as well.

Preview the MAET Overseas experience through our digital brochure.

How does this experience fit into my academic course plan?

As an MAET student or MAET graduate certificate student, these courses can be included in the total count of courses you need to receive your certificate or degree. You will work with MAET’s advisor and Assistant Director of Student Experience and Outreach, Candace Robertson, to determine a full plan that best meets your needs and goals for participating in our Education Abroad experience during your time in the program.

If you are a learner in another graduate program on campus, Candace can help you navigate getting approval from your program advisor to include this coursework in your course plan. Candace is always happy to answer any questions you have while considering this Education Abroad experience. She can be reached at askmaet@msu.edu.

Note: Students participating in MAET Overseas may only take 12 credit hours in Galway toward their master’s degree. Remaining coursework can be completed online.

Why should I participate in this experience?

The overseas summer experience appeals to innovative educators who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaboration, and crave an exciting (and dare we say, mind-blowing) professional learning experience for one, two, or three summers in an overseas location.

This program works well for educators who enjoy face-to-face instruction, and who have a block of time for professional learning during a month in the summer. Our cohort often includes a diverse group of teachers, designers, and educational innovators from the US as well as those working internationally — so if MAET Overseas sounds like an experience you’d enjoy, we’d love to welcome you for a challenging and fun learning experience next summer!

What do students say about this experience?

Feedback from learners who participated in MAET Overseas in Summer 2024:

“Literally the best educational experience of my life.” 

“MAET Overseas is transformational. If you want to reconnect with your creativity and innovative spirit, this is the program for you!”

“Being in a new context abroad shook me out of my “normal” and pushed me to take a new perspective on teaching, learning, and technology. I was grateful for this opportunity because it made travel and graduate-level studies so accessible!” 

“I met the most amazing people on this trip. Teachers and classmates were warm, welcoming, and fun. I am so thankful for this experience. I have grown as an educator and a person.”

“This experience is something that I would recommend to anyone looking to broaden their horizons in the educational world. This program allows you to make connections with others and learn meaningful content all while being in the beautiful city of Galway. There is a healthy balance of learning and exploring and I am so incredibly happy I chose to be a part of this program.”

How much is it?

The total cost of an Education Abroad program includes three components:

Tuition: Billed to your student account (in addition to the Program Fee) based on the number of credits you enroll for in your education abroad program. 

Tuition for Degree-Seeking Graduate Students (current rate: $933/credit hour)	6 credits = $5,598
Tuition for Lifelong Learners (current rate: $616.25/credit hour)	6 credits = $3,697.50

Program Fee: Billed to your student account. This covers housing, activities, orientation, as well as health and safety insurance. The more students enrolled in our cohort, the lower the program fee.

• Housing: MAET Overseas learners stay in student accommodations on the beautiful University of Galway campus each summer. Each apartment has a shared kitchen and living room, with 4-6 single bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom and shower. You can preview student accommodations (Goldcrest Village and/or Dunlin Village) on University of Galway’s website.
• Meals: Your program fee covers a meal plan. This includes lunch from Monday – Friday at Friar’s Restaurant, a cafe that is a short walk from the classroom and student accommodations. Other meals and snacks are on your own – there are many restaurants and grocery stores nearby.

Program Fee: Note: The Program Fee is an estimate because it is based on the number of learners enrolled in the program. This fee will be finalized in Spring 2025.

$2,300 – $3,935

• Out-of-pocket expenses: Other costs, not covered by tuition or your program fee, that you will need to plan for (for example, your airfare, other meals, pocket money, etc.).

How do I apply?

1. To reserve a spot in an Overseas summer cohort program, please complete the Summer 2025 Interest Form. This is not a guarantee of admission. The form reserves a spot for you as you apply to the program.
2. Apply to MAET/MSU:
   • Learners should apply to the Master of Arts in Educational Technology degree program if interested in obtaining the full master’s degree.
   • If you are interested in earning graduate credits as a lifelong learner, please apply to MSU by completing a Lifelong Application. Please notify Candace Robertson at askmaet@msu.edu when your admission has been processed. 
3. Apply to Education Abroad

Note: The GRE is not required to apply to the MAET degree program.