Master of Education

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Graduate Program for Education Studies

The Master of Education degree is a graduate degree that centers on the practical application of program outcomes, building on Dunlap-Stone University’s commitment to offer Professionally Significant Degrees®. The program offers a solid foundation in education studies while developing core competencies across disciplines. The program prepares individuals to work in a range of education positions.

Important Note: This program does not prepare students for licensure in any state. Students should carefully evaluate the program, alternate pathways to credentials, and their state’s regulations prior to beginning the program to determine whether this program meets their needs and aligns with their goals.

Cost per hour:$550
Credit Hours:30 Credit Hours

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Log in when you’re available, whether that’s at work or at home. Your reading, lectures, and assignments can be completed on your schedule, but maintain a routine thanks to our structured seminars.

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Finish in as few as 18 months! With 10 courses (at 8 weeks each) and only 30 hours needed for degree completion, students can finish in less than two years or complete the program over a longer period of time.

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Program Outcomes

Critical Knowledge and Understanding: Graduates will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of theories, principles, and current research in education.
Effective Pedagogical Practices: Graduates will develop, implement, and/or oversee effective instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of learners, foster critical thinking, and promote active engagement in learning.
Research and Inquiry Skills: Graduates will conduct rigorous educational research, evaluate scholarly literature, and apply research findings to enhance educational practice and inform decision-making.
Professional Leadership and Collaboration: Graduates will demonstrate leadership skills to lead educational initiatives, collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and communities.
Ethical and Reflective Practice: Graduates will engage in ethical decision-making, reflect critically on their professional practice, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

Program Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
English Language Proficiency

Program Overview

Education Core

MED-605 Inclusive and Ethical Educational Communities
MED-600 Theories of Cognition and Learning
MED-680 Educational Research and Methods
MED-690 Education Capstone

(Students Will Choose One Concentration)
School Leadership Concentration:

MED-635 Leadership in Curriculum and Assessment
MED-625 School, Family, and Community Partnerships
MED-650 Data-driven Decision Making MED-640 Organizational Leadership and Change Management
MED-630 Education Law for Administrators
MED-645 Managing Resources in a School Setting

Curriculum and Instruction Concentration:

MED-610 Instructional Design
MED-622 Differentiated Instruction
MED-632 Models of Teaching
MED-642 Assessment in Educational Settings
MED-652 Instructional Leadership
MED-662 Program Evaluation in Education

Special Education Concentration:

MED-610 Instructional Design
MED-648 Creating and Leading Inclusive Learning Environments
MED-628 Specialized Instructional Strategies
MED-658 Assessment for Learners with Exceptionalities
MED-638 Special Education Law, IEPs, Assessment and Ethics
MED-668 Behavioral and Social Supports for Students with Diverse Needs

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 30

Capstone Project

As a part of their final course, students will identify a problem of practice within education, conduct a review of the literature, and develop strategies to address the problem as a scholar-practitioner.

Proctored Exams

Students must successfully complete the following proctored exams: Students will complete a presentation of their capstone project. Students will complete at least two other proctored final exams during their enrollment at DSU.

Graduation Requirements

Complete Program Requirements
Satisfactorily complete all published program requirements, including required proctored exams.

Minimum GPA (Graduate Program)
Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Minimum Grades (Graduate Program)
Receive grades of B or better (3.0+) in all courses required A C or better must be earned in all general education coursework.

Satisfactory Academic Progress
Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Estimated Time to Completion

A full-time student completes 18 credit hours per year (six 3-credit-hour courses). A full-time student with no transfer credit or credit for prior learning credit would take approximately one and a half years to complete their degree. Depending upon student goals, outside commitments, transfer credit accepted and the student’s level of academic achievement, it is reasonable to assume that a student could complete the program in a shorter time frame. Students will develop a schedule to completion with their academic counselor.

Program Cost

Total credit hours per program: 30 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $550

Total cost with fees: $16,745*

*Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Exact fees may vary by program. Please consult an Enrollment Advisor for the final program cost.

Accreditation

Dunlap-Stone University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Read More Here.