Master of Education

Under $16,000/full program* ($480/credit)

* Tuition rates are for the 2024-25 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on transfer credits and individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change. View 2023-24 rates

Cohort Model

Online learning isn’t independent learning at St. Scholastica. We’ve applied a cohort model to our MEd, which means you’ll move through the program with the same group of colleagues. We’ve also implemented a host of technologies to help bridge the gap between the computer and the classroom.

Program Advisor

An online advisor is assigned to you at the beginning of the program and stays with you until you graduate. Your online advisor is available to answer questions and offer support.

Other Student Resources

• Zoom is a fully functional virtual classroom that allows you to participate in live discussions with other students, attend online lectures, and much more
• A student IT Service Desk means you never struggle alone with an uncooperative computer
• Instant messaging and discussion boards enable virtual class discussions

Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs for Teachers

Learn more about the U.S. Department of Education’s loan forgiveness programs for teachers.

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Curriculum Components

The Master of Education (MEd) program curriculum is divided into two major components: a professional core of seven courses (21 credits) and a 12-credit elective focus.

Core courses provide a solid framework in the following:

• promoting student learning
• inquiry and critical thinking
• technology integration
• assessment and data-driven decision making
• differentiated instruction
• action research

The program also offers the following concentration options:

• Certificate in Chemistry (certificate awarded)
• Certificate in Computer Science Education (certificate awarded)
• Certificate in Culturally Responsive Practice (certificate awarded)
• Certificate in Educational Technology (certificate awarded)
• Certificate in Graduate Reading Teacher Licensure
• Certificate in Literacy Instruction (certificate awarded)
• Certificate in Special Education (certificate awarded)
• Professional Studies (focus electives on your interests)

Transfer Credits from Prior Graduate-Level Work

Students can transfer six credits from an accredited institution that are education-related that will be applied toward the professional studies elective. Transfer credits must have been earned within seven years.

Focused on Student Outcomes

As governments at the state and national level focus on student outcomes and standardized testing, teacher salaries and evaluations will also depend more on student outcomes. St. Scholastica’s MEd is focused on teaching you how to increase student achievement by utilizing the latest research and best practices.

The Teacher Education program at the College of St. Scholastica is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) for a period of 7 years, from July 2019 to July 2026. The accreditation does not include individual education courses that the Educator Preparation Program offers to P-12 educators for professional development, re-licensure, or other purposes.

PART I: Publicly Available Program Performance and Candidate Achievement Data

Visit our admissions page for information about transcripts, online application, international admissions and financing.

Application Deadline

Fall: Aug. 20
Spring: Jan. 4
Summer: May 20

Eligibility

New Students

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university
• GPA of at least 2.8