Master of Education
University of San Diego Professional and Continuing Education
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
20 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 21,300 *
Application deadline
08 Apr 2024
Earliest start date
07 May 2024
* whole program cost
Introduction
Your Online Master of Education Degree at USD
Become a Teacher Who Makes an Even Greater Impact.
The University of San Diego’s innovative, online Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need to enhance their teaching — with an emphasis on 21st-century skills, equity, and social justice, classroom inquiry, and professional response to the Common Core Standards.
Offered through our School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the online Master of Education program enables degree candidates to choose from among several distinct specialization options — so you can home in on your area of interest and earn your degree on your own time while engaging with top-quality instructors and experienced educators from across the country.
Why Choose the University of San Diego
- Immersive and unique career-building education
- Accomplished professional faculty with extensive education/teaching experience
- Strong networking opportunities with faculty/peers through online collaboration
- 100% online = flexibility for working professionals
- Complete your degree in 20 months
Accreditation
Accreditation is an important quality indicator for college and university degree programs, generally regarded as a stamp of approval that ensures you will be able to apply for financial aid and transfer your credits if you decide to switch schools. Most state universities and private non-profit universities will have regional accreditation, which is the most widely accepted and trusted in terms of transfer credit and eligibility for employer tuition assistance programs. The University of San Diego has regional accreditation.
The WASC Senior College and University Commission – WASC is a regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as certifying institutional eligibility for federal funding in a number of programs, including student access to federal financial aid. Learn more about the importance of selecting a regionally accredited program.
Licensure or Certification
Currently, every state requires teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree at a minimum; most states also require a combination of experience, licensures, and continuing education hours. The M.Ed. degree does not in itself constitute a teaching license or administrative credential, however, it is considered to be the ultimate qualification and resume builder for educators or prospective educators.
Specific licensure and certification requirements typically vary by state, with some states enjoying reciprocal agreements with others. Teach.org, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, lists licensure and education requirements for each state. Additionally, each state has a website listing its teaching requirements. Those in California can find qualifications at TeachCalifornia.org.
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Ideal Students
Who is the M.Ed. Degree For?
The online Master of Education program is designed for practicing K-12 teachers with a minimum of two years of teaching experience from a wide variety of classroom settings, including public district, charter, independent or non-traditional schools. This diversity of backgrounds allows students to leverage knowledge, experience, and real-world applications from their peers to enrich learning throughout the program.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid
One of the University of San Diego’s highest priorities is to ensure that sufficient tuition and financial aid support is available to all eligible Master of Education program students. The first step in applying for aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The University of San Diego provides assistance in securing additional financial support for students to further their education, including scholarships and grants.
Scholarships & Grants
In addition to financial aid, the University of San Diego and other organizations offer scholarships and grants for aspiring USD students looking to earn their master’s degree in education.
For information about Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants and a partial list of additional scholarship and grant opportunities, visit our Scholarships & Grants page.
Curriculum
Curriculum
The online education master’s degree program consists of five foundation courses including a capstone action research project as well as five specialization courses, for a total of ten courses equal to 30 credits. Full course descriptions can be viewed by clicking on your area of specialization below.
Core courses:
- Social Justice and Educational Equity (EDUC 520)
- Cognition and Learning (EDUC 521)
- Educational Research Methodology (EDUC 522)
- Qualitative Methods in Educational Research (EDUC 523)
- Capstone Seminar (EDUC 550)
To view additional courses by specialization, click on your area of interest below:
- STEAM Specialty Courses
- Inclusive Learning: Special Education and Universal Design Specialty Courses
- Literacy and Digital Learning Specialty Courses
- Curriculum and Instruction Specialty Courses
- School Leadership Specialty Courses
- Technology and Innovation
Rankings
Top nationally ranked university (No. 4 on the 2021 BestColleges list of top MEd online programs)
Program Outcome
Program Goals
Building 21st Century Skills
You will learn new strategies to help your students critically analyze information, and to compose, create and collaborate using the latest digital technology.
Engaging in Classroom Inquiry
Our student-centered, teacher-guided approach to classroom inquiry encourages students to investigate real-life questions that connect to their own interests, thereby stimulating their problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-directed learning skills.
Promoting Educational Equity and Social Justice
Our online M.Ed. program encourages educators to examine issues of diversity, inequity, and social justice to create collaborative, inclusive classroom experiences that actively engage all students from different backgrounds and with different abilities.
Earn your master’s in education and help make a difference in the classroom. Contact us today to learn more about our online M.Ed. program.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career Options
Educators who understand the challenges and opportunities facing today’s students are in high demand. A Master of Education degree can open many doors and, depending on one’s specialization, a range of different career options. For example:
- Principal or administrator
- School or career counselor
- Educational consultant
- Special education teacher
- Curriculum developer/instruction specialist
- College/university professor
English Language Requirements
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