Master of Education (M.Ed.) Online

Master of Education Online Degree OVERVIEW

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Our Master of Education online degree program at Post University meets the growing need for creative, innovative educators who can rise to the challenges and opportunities of today's and tomorrow's education environments. The Master of Education program provides a flexible, convenient way for working adults to earn their M.Ed. online in as little as 14 months.

Upcoming M.Ed. Open House: 

  • Wednesday, Apr. 4th

All M.Ed. Open Houses are at 5:00 pm on Post University's campus in the Library Board Room.

Master of Education Online Degree Concentrations

Our Master of Education online degree program curricula for both concentrations include a unique futures thread that focuses on innovation and creativity to help students shape the future of education.

Master of Education Online Program - Key Benefits

  • Quality, convenient and flexible Master of Education (M.Ed.) online degree program delivered completely online
  • Accelerated Degree Program:  Complete the 33-credit Master of Education program in 12-22 months
  • Highly interactive learning community of working professionals led by faculty with both academic credentials and relevant professional experience
  • A practical Master of Education online program that encourages the application of leading-edge ideas to real-world issues and opportunities
  • Forward–thinking Master of Education online curriculum that focuses on creativity, innovation and the future
    of education
  • Opportunities to engage with other professionals in Master of Education online coursework that emphasizes social and technological trends, research-based strategies, and topics such as brain and learning theory, artificial intelligence, and gaming and edutainment,  and examines their implications for the future of education
  • Great Return on Investment:  Earn a valuable degree at an affordable price
  • Access to comprehensive online library that includes Educator's Reference Complete containing both indexed and full-text research journals
  • Transfer of up to 9 credits from another accredited institution
  • Our Master of Education online is offered by a university with a proven track record of providing Accelerated Degree Programs in a technology-rich, student-focused and highly interactive format
  • Technical help by phone, chat and email 24/7 365 days a year

Additional Information about the Master of Education Online Degree

  • Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Master of Education online program is licensed by the State of Connecticut through the Connecticut Department of Higher Education
  • Our Master of Education online courses are offered every eight weeks, six times a year so you can start immediately
  • As a student in the Master of Education program, you are assigned an academic advisor who will support and guide you through your entire degree program
ACCELERATED EDUCATION PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
177  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1081.00
 
Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-3011.00
 
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-3099.00
 
Education Administrators, All Other
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9039.00
 
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2021.00
 
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2041.00
 
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2022.00
 
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2031.00
 
Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9031.00
 
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9032.00
 
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9033.00
 
Instructional Coordinators
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9031.00
 
Instructional Designers and Technologists
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9031.01
     
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
11
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
91%*
*M.Ed. students who do not transfer in any credits and take one course each module will complete this program in 2 years.
     
AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
18 Months    
     
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TRANSFERRED CREDITS
3    
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2011-2012
Program Cost: $16,500*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $1,100*

* This is the tuition cost using current tuition rates for the entire 33-credit degree program. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
72% of ADP graduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 103
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount
Owed)
$7,191 $10 $0
   
ADP PERSISTENCE RATES
The percentage of students who took a class in one MOD and then took a class in the next MOD in the 2009-2010 academic year was 84% among undergraduate students and 95% among graduate students.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
13 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
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