Master of Education in Teaching and Learning

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Reimagine K-12 instruction toward more equitable student outcomes.

The Master of Education degree with a concentration in Teaching and Learning is a fully online program for working K-12 educators that offers students coursework to expand their understanding of teaching and learning to design innovative and equitable lessons, activities, and learning environments to promote student success.

Courses are designed to prepare teachers to sit for National Board Certification. Our strong curriculum and experienced faculty will equip you with the knowledge and professional skills you need to stand out as a leader in the classroom.

Admission Criteria   Curriculum

Master of Education + Teaching Licensure

Our program offers an optional path to a teaching licensure while completing your advanced degree.* In addition to the graduate-level coursework for the masters, students will take the required undergraduate education courses needed for licensure in any of the following content areas:

Chemistry | Communication Arts/Literature | Life Science | Math | Social Studies | Business Education

*Teaching licensure is not available to acquire independently from the master's program. Students must apply for the master's program to complete licensure coursework embedded within the program.

Contact the program director, Dr. Cassandra Glynn, if you are interested in a master's plus licensure option.

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Program Details

  • 34 credits in two years
  • Fully online
  • Flexible start options and customized course schedules
  • Cohort-based model
  • Designed for working teachers
  • Curriculum aligns with the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
  • Focused on the needs of diverse learners
  • Integrated course topics on social justice and equitable practices
  • More than a decade of preparing K-12 educators for personal and professional success
  • Graduate faculty invested in advising and mentorship

Goals and Outcomes

Goals | Students will:

  • Understand and demonstrate current methodologies in teaching and learning in today’s classrooms.
  • Understand principles of systematic inquiry in order to apply results to planning, instruction, and assessment.
  • Apply current technology methods and innovations to teaching and learning.
  • Develop skills and knowledge to carry out effective instruction in their content area. 

Outcomes | Students will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of student development and contextual influences on student development and learning.
  • Develop pedagogical content knowledge and become more purposeful and intentional in their instructional practice.
  • Evaluate and apply best practices in assessment.
  • Create effective, standards-based instructional materials, activities, and assessments for both face-to-face and online learning.
  • Evaluate scholarly literature and research, and be able to conduct and report on research in their own classrooms and schools.

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