The Master of Education (M.Ed.) is a professional degree designed for students seeking advanced preparation in the education professions. Like all education programs in the Seidel School, the Master of Education represents the Mission and Conceptual Framework of all Education programs in the Seidel School. Students may also pursue the Master of Science in Mathematics Education through the Henson School of Science.

M.Ed. Programs

Currently licensed teachers can pursue an M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle/Secondary Education, Post-Secondary Education, and Teaching and Learning with Technology. These do not lead to initial teacher certification and are intended to provide advanced professional development to professional educators already holding licensure.

Currently licensed teachers can alternately choose to gain advanced licensure in the Master of Education: Reading Specialist or the Master of Education: Educational Leadership programs.

Prospective students who are not currently licensed teachers and who wish to achieve initial teacher certification should explore the Master of Arts in Teaching Program or the undergraduate programs in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary/K-12 Education.

Professional Development

The tracks in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle/Secondary Education, Post-Secondary Education, and Teaching and Learning with Technology do not lead to initial teacher certification.

Course Requirements

The M.Ed. program consists of nine credit hours of core courses, 12-15 hours of study in a specific track, six to nine hours of electives and three to six hours in a capstone experience. For more information, please see requirements.

Admission

Submit completed applications to the Education Department, including

Two Recommendation Letters (download PDF Recommendation form)
Program of Study, completed and signed by you and your advisor
Education Department Application and Statement of Reasons/Goals (download PDF Application form/ PDF Application form for Educational Leadership
Employment Verification (for Educational Leadership only. A letter from your principal or your school's Human Resources department on letterhead stating your work dates will suffice.)

Due dates for all materials submitted to the Department of Education Specialties by semester:

Fall 2009	March 3, 2009
Spring 2010	October 1, 2009
Summer I 2010	March 3, 2010
Summer II 2010	March 3, 2010
Fall 2010	March 3, 2010

Note: M.Ed. students do not begin in the Winter term.

For additional information on the Master of Education admissions and programs please call
(410) 543-6281.