Master of Education
Introduction
Master of Education is a Masters program taught at North American University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (12 months) options.
The North American University Master of Education is an online program with specializations in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, and School Counseling. Students study topics such as data-driven instruction, instructional coaching, school budgeting, communication for school leaders, integrating technology into education, ethical and legal issues, action research, and organizational management.
The Curriculum & Instruction option includes courses on human growth and development, curriculum and instructional design, research methods, and seminars, with concentrations in educational technology, English Language Arts, mathematics education, and science education.
The School Counseling option is a non-thesis program that includes counseling theories, decision-making, research methods, legal and ethical issues, and practicum.
The degree is offered as 100% online study with 8-week sessions. Educational Leadership includes practicum courses (Practicum 1 and Practicum 2) and internship learning through a 270 clock hour internship requirement. Curriculum & Instruction includes research and technology-focused courses, plus seminar courses. School Counseling includes a practicum course within a 48-credit non-thesis structure. The program is available for completion as fast as 12 months.
Modules
- EDUC 5314 Data-Driven Instruction
- EDUC 5315 Instructional Coaching for School Leaders (personnel)
- EDUC 5319 School Budgeting and Resource Management
- EDUC 5320 Communication for School Leaders
- EDUC 5324 Integrating Technology into Education
- EDUC 5327 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Education
- EDUC 5328 Action Research
- EDUC 5329 Organizational Management
- EDUC 5322 Practicum 1
- EDUC 5323 Practicum 2
- EDUC 5311 Human Growth and Development
- EDUC 5312 Curriculum and Instructional Design
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Education at North American University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by North American University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by North American University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Education.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
For the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership: Students must have at least two years of teaching experience in a k-12 educational setting and complete 30 credit hours of coursework including 6 credits, and 270 clock hour internship.
- Core Courses (30 Credits): EDUC 5314 Data-Driven Instruction; EDUC 5315 Instructional Coaching for School Leaders (personnel); EDUC 5319 School Budgeting and Resource Management; EDUC 5320 Communication for School Leaders; EDUC 5324 Integrating Technology into Education; EDUC 5327 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Education; EDUC 5328 Action Research; EDUC 5329 Organizational Management; EDUC 5322 Practicum 1; EDUC 5323 Practicum 2
For the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Students seeking a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction degree are required to complete 30 credit hours; 24 credits of core courses and 6 credits of concentration courses.
- Core Courses (30 Credits): EDUC 5311 Human Growth and Development; EDUC 5312 Curriculum and Instructional Design; EDUC 5313 Statistical Procedures and Measurement; EDUC 5324 Integrating Technology into Education; EDUC 5325 Research Methods in Education; CUIN 5341 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction 1; CUIN 5342 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction 2; CUIN 5343 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction 3
For the M.Ed. in School Counseling: Students pursuing an M.Ed. in School Counseling must complete 48 credit hours. Teaching experience is not required for admission, but some states may require it for employment.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.na.edu/masters-in-education/
More Information
- Superintendents
- School district administrators
- Principals
- Assistant principals
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.