Master of Education
The Master of Education program provides educational and training professionals the skills to enhance their careers in educational organizations, corporate learning and development, and instructional design and technology.
The Master of Education program of study includes courses that impart critical skills and knowledge for use in educational roles of all types and draws from areas including learning theory, curriculum design and development, research and diversity. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to apply key concepts and techniques to educational problems and issues.
Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:
- Adult Education and Development
- Corporate Learning
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Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Teacher Leadership
- Educational Administration
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Instructional Design and Technology
Disclaimers
This program is only available in an online format.
Completion of the Strayer University Master of Education program does not guarantee a student has met the requirements to apply for public school teacher or administrator licensure in any state, nor that a student will be eligible for pay raises, promotions or other job-related benefits. Students pursuing teacher or school administrator certifications in the public school system should contact their respective state offices of education as well as local school districts to confirm educational requirements before beginning the program.
State-Specific Information:
Alabama: Strayer University has been granted authorization by the State of Alabama under Ala. Code §16-5-10(14) (1975) to offer the academic program described herein. Because credentials earned in the Master of Education do not automatically qualify for teaching certification, endorsement and/or salary benefits within the State of Alabama, prospective students are advised to contact the Office of the Alabama State Superintendent of Education and/or their local school district administrators for verification.
Georgia: Due to revisions in program qualification requirements in Georgia, this program may no longer qualify students for a certificate-level upgrade. Students seeking a certificate-level upgrade in Georgia should refer to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, http://www.gapsc.com/home.asp regarding eligibility requirements.
South Carolina: Completion of this program will not lead to teacher or administrator certification in South Carolina. Although it is not guaranteed, graduates may be eligible for pay upgrade or promotion.
Virginia: This program is not an approved educator preparation program with the Virginia Department of Education and may not lead to licensure in Virginia. For more information, please visit the Virginia Department of Education website at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/.
West Virginia: Strayer is not an approved provider for students in West Virginia seeking certification to teach in West Virginia.
Required Courses
Adult Education Track
| EDU 500 | Adult Learning Theory | |
| EDU 508 | Educational Research Methods | |
| EDU 522 | Theory and Practice of e-Learning | |
| EDU 526 | Diversity in Adult Education | |
| EDU 529 | Assessing Adult Learners | |
| EDU 550 | Adult Learning: Curriculum, Design and Development | |
| EDU 599 | Education Capstone | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31.5 |
K-12 Track
| EDU 501 | Learning Theories (K-12) | |
| EDU 508 | Educational Research Methods | |
| EDU 510 | Educational Assessment | |
| EDU 512 | Diversity in K-12 Education | |
| EDU 522 | Theory and Practice of e-Learning | |
| EDU 555 | K-12: Curriculum Design and Development | |
| EDU 599 | Education Capstone | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31.5 |
Concentration Requirements
Students must complete one of the concentrations listed in order to complete the Master of Education.
Adult Education and Development Concentration
The Adult Education and Development Concentration is designed to allow students to focus on the specifics of the field of adult learning. Students will explore the history of adult education, the various social and economic factors influencing the field, methods for motivating and developing adult learners, and specific approaches for planning, facilitating and assessing training and development programs. This concentration is designed to prepare students for careers serving in education in public, private and government settings.
NOTE: This concentration is only available in the Adult Education Track
| EDU 525 | Perspectives of Adult Education | |
| EDU 535 | Organizational Training and Development | |
| EDU 528 | Methods of Teaching in Adult Education | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Corporate Learning Concentration
The Corporate Learning Concentration and related certificate is designed to allow students to focus on the skills and abilities necessary to be a learning and development professional in corporate settings. Students will learn about using instructional design to create meaningful and aligned learning experiences, specific approaches for planning and facilitating development programs in an organization, and strategies for creating training and assessing learning. This concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in corporate, non-profits and higher education settings.
NOTE: This concentration is only available in the Adult Education Track.
| EDU 533 | Instructional Design and Development | |
| EDU 535 | Organizational Training and Development | |
| EDU 565 | Training Strategies and Assessment | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Concentration
The Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Concentration is designed to provide students the knowledge and skills necessary for curriculum, instruction and assessment in a K-12 setting. Students will learn about evaluating the performance of school curricula and programs, selecting appropriate instructional methods, and personalizing curriculum and assessment to better meet the needs of students. Students will be prepared for careers serving K-12 populations in public, private, and charter schools.
NOTE: This concentration is only available in the K-12 Track.
| EDU 571 | Evaluating School Programs | |
| EDU 573 | Instructional Methods | |
| EDU 574 | Designing for Personalized Learning and Assessment | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Teacher Leadership Concentration
The Teacher Leadership Concentration is designed to allow students to focus on the skills and experience needed to become teacher-leaders in a K-12 setting. Students will learn about the intersection of law and teaching, improving curriculum through strategic policy, and leadership in areas of teacher responsibility, such as instruction and professional development. This concentration is designed to prepare students for careers serving K-12 populations in public, private and charter schools, as well as government settings.
NOTE: This concentration is only available in the K-12 Track.
| EDU 520 | Education and the Law | |
| EDU 558 | Seminar in Teacher Leadership | |
| EDU 564 | Curriculum Policy and Leadership | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Educational Administration Concentration
The Educational Administration Concentration is designed to allow students to focus on the knowledge and skills to be an effective administrator in various educational settings. Students will learn about how educational institutions fund and finance their operations, the strategies used to plan and lead initiatives, and the impact of public policy and politics on education. This concentration is designed to prepare students for careers serving in K-12 or higher education in both public and private education settings.
| EDU 560 | Public Policy and Political Influences in Education | |
| EDU 561 | Finance and Funding in Education | |
| EDU 575 | Strategic Planning and Leadership in Education | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Instructional Design and Technology Concentration
The Instructional Design and Technology Concentration is designed to allow students to focus on the skills and abilities needed to design meaningful and aligned learning experiences that utilize appropriate technology. Students will learn about applying instructional design processes to develop engaging learning experiences, evaluating educational technology for relevance and need, and integrating that technology appropriately to enhance the learning experience. This concentration is designed to prepare students for careers serving in K-12 or higher education and in the public and private sectors.
| EDU 533 | Instructional Design and Development | |
| EDU 540 | Designing, Developing and Evaluating Educational Technology | |
| EDU 542 | Integrating Technology into Education | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Total Credit Hours: 45.0