Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.)
The M.Ed. is a professional development degree for teachers, and professionals with leadership or training roles in health sciences, social services, community education, and business or industry. The minimum 30-credit program consists of a core curriculum, electives or a selected concentration, and a final project under the direction of a faculty advisor.
Core courses and some electives are delivered in a primarily online model, combining face–to–face weekend sessions at the beginning of each semester with teaching and learning in an online community. Some elective courses are traditional, on–campus courses. The program is delivered over two years for professionals who wish to earn the graduate degree while maintaining full–time employment. Students are admitted to an identified cohort and register in two years of core curriculum with the same cohort. Attendance at the face-to-face meetings each semester is a program requirement.
The objective of the program is to provide competence in critical pedagogy and reflective practice.
Cohort 14 Program Schedule - starting Fall 2008
Email questions to Jackie Millslagle, Graduate Program Director.
The program consists of:
Core Courses (All 20 credits required - effective Fall 2007)
- Educ 7001, Introduction to Graduate Study (2)
- Educ 7002, Human Diversity and Exceptionality (2)
- Educ 7004, Educational Action Research and Inquiry (4)
- Educ 7006, Ethics and Professionalism in Education (2)
- Educ 7008, Foundations of Teaching and Learning: Curriculum Theory and Design (4)
- Educ 7009, Assessment of Student Learning (3)
- Educ 7010, Current Issues and Practices in Educational Technology (3 credits)
Elective Courses
Electives are selected by the candidate and approved by the graduate committee to support career goals and objectives.
Students may declare a concentration, which will meet the elective requirement of the degree, in Educational Computing and Technology.
Final Project
The M.Ed. will culminate with a final project for 2-6 credits (2-4 credit for cohorts beginning Fall 2007) credits depending on the scope of the project or the depth of the investigation. Several options are available.
Admission
Tuition, Fees, Reciprocity and Financial Aid
- Departmental Masters tuition rates are assessed for this program. Tuition and fees are subject to change .
- Reciprocity information .
You may apply for Financial Aid by completing the form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . If you have questions about eligibility, contact the UMD Student Assistance Center to speak with a financial aid counselor: 218/726–8000. Students should discuss elective options with an MEd advisor to enroll in additional credits for financial aid purposes. University of Minnesota employees may be eligible for academic tuition waivers.