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 or those eligible for licensure can pursue an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. This degree does not lead to initial teacher certification and is intended to provide advanced professional development for professional educators.

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 or Secondary/K-12 Education.

Prospective students who are interested in the M.Ed. for professional goals that require that Masters in Education but are not planning a career in PreK-12 schools should apply for the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Post-Secondary Track.

Professional Development

Prospective students seeking professional development at the graduate level may take courses as a graduate-non-degree-seeking student.

Course Requirements

The M.Ed. program consists of 12 credit hours of core courses, 15-18 hours of program focus, and three to six hours in a capstone experience. For more information, please see requirements.

Admission

Submit completed applications to the Education Specialties Department, including

Two Recommendation Letters (download PDF Recommendation form)
Program of Study, developed and signed by you and your advisor
Education Specialties Department Application and Statement of Reasons/Goals (download Reasons and Goals statement form (.doc)
Students applying for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership do not need to fill out a statement of Reasons and Goals.
Copy of teaching certificate (does not apply to M.Ed. Post Secondary, M.Ed. Educational Leadership, or M.Ed. Reading Education program candidates)
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 Education Specialties Department by semester:

Summer I 2012	April 2, 2012
Summer II 2012	April 2, 2012
Fall 2012	April 2, 2012
Spring 2013	October 1, 2012

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

Potential applicants who have missed the above deadline are invited to apply for the following full semester. Students can take courses as a graduate-non-degree-seeking student. Only nine (9) transferred credit hours will apply toward your M.Ed. degree. Please reference the particular program checklist to ensure your choice of graduate-non-degree courses meets your particular program requirements.

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