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School of Education
College of Health and Human Sciences

Education Sciences Master’s Specialization M.Ed. in Education and Human Resource Studies

Your Career, Your Choice Flexibility in Your Master of Education Sciences Degree

With this degree, you have three exciting options to choose from!

Instructional Sciences

The degree-only option will prepare you to pursue a Ph.D. in the future. In this 30-credit program, you’ll focus on learning theory and building your research skills. No licensure coursework is completed.

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Principal Licensure

This coursework is designed to prepare you to be a principal or educational leader with the skills to direct programs, facilitate educational renewal, and implement new innovations in education. You will complete licensure coursework.

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Teacher Licensure

This master’s degree is designed to prepare you to be an educator in preschool through grade 12 public or private school settings. You’ll build the skills you need to lead classrooms, teams, and educational programs. You will complete licensure coursework.

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M.Ed. in Education and Human Resource Studies Curriculum

Education Sciences Specialization

Local School Partnerships

Our program’s strong reputation with school districts offers you the opportunity to learn alongside professional teachers and school administrators working in the field. Through practicum and internship experiences, you’ll gain real-world experience in local school districts.

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Program Resources

How to Apply

Our graduate programs have slightly different application requirements. Get all the details for your application here.

How to Pay for Graduate School

There are a number of funding opportunities available for our graduate programs.

Career Opportunities

Learn how your graduate degree will lead to your next career.

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