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The Post University Master of Education (M.Ed.) online degree program 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 program provides a flexible, convenient way for working adults to earn their M.Ed. in as little as 14 months.
Post University's M.Ed. online master's degree in education is not a teacher licensure program.
The Post University M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning is for teaching and/or curriculum professionals from varied education settings who seek a creative and innovative program to develop their curriculum and instructional skills. This online graduate degree in education focuses on research-based teaching strategies that promote learning and enhance achievement in all education settings. It also provides differentiated learning experience so that students may pursue projects of interest to them. This is a non-licensure program.
Upcoming Open House Dates for
Connecticut-Area Teachers
If you live in Connecticut or the surrounding area, please join us at an upcoming Master of Education Open House. Each Open House will be hosted by Dr. Jane Bailey, Director of Graduate Programs and professor of Education at Post University. Learn more about how you can earn your Master of Education degree completely online. Talk with our specially trained academic advisors, admissions counselors and tuition planners. Each open house will be held at 5 p.m. in the Traurig Library Board Room on Post University's Main Campus in Waterbury:  800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, Connecticut 06723.Â
Upcoming M.Ed. Open House:Â
Students May Pursue Interests In
- Brain & Learning Theory
- Gaming & Edutainment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Informatics & Blogging
- Digitally-Mediated Instruction
- Program Assessment
- Problem-Based Learning
- Cross-Cultural Achievement
The Teaching & Learning Concentration Prepares Students to
- Articulate a vision for the future of education and identify means to adapt to future realities
- Develop curriculum using models of curriculum design
- Apply advanced instructional strategies to specific learning outcomes
- Use a variety of assessment strategies to evaluate and improve teaching and learning
The Teaching & Learning Program is Appropriate for
- Currently licensed or independent school teachers at all grade levels, higher education professionals, museum educators, online educators, or corporate trainers who wish to improve their knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Education professionals who wish to assume leadership positions in areas of teaching and learning
- Educators who wish to be change-agents in their education organization
Benefits of Post University's Online Graduate Degree in Education
- Quality, convenient and flexible Master of Education (M.Ed.) program delivered completely online
- Accelerated Degree Program:Â Complete the 33-credit 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 program that encourages the application of leading edge ideas to real-world issues and opportunities
- Forward–thinking curriculum that focuses on creativity, innovation and the future of education
- Opportunities to engage with other professionals in coursework that emphasizes social and technological trends, research-based strategies, and topics such as brain and learning theory, artificial intelligence, gaming and edutainment, and examines their implications for the future of education
- Great Return on Investment:Â 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
- Offered by a university with a proven track record of providing Accelerated Degree Programs in a technology-rich, student-focused and highly  interactive format
- Access to technical help by phone, chat and email 24/7 365 days a year
| ACCELERATED EDUCATION PROGRAM FAST FACTS |
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| STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM |
| 177 |
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| OCCUPATIONS |
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
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| Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1081.00 |
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| Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-3011.00 |
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| Teachers and Instructors, All Other |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-3099.00 |
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| Education Administrators, All Other |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9039.00 |
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| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2021.00 |
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| Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2041.00 |
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| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2022.00 |
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| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2031.00 |
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| Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9031.00 |
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| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9032.00 |
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| Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9033.00 |
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| Instructional Coordinators |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9031.00 |
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| Instructional Designers and Technologists |
| http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-9031.01 |
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| 2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS |
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| 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. |
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AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
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| 18 Months |
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| AVERAGE NUMBER OF TRANSFERRED CREDITS |
| 3 |
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| 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) |
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| 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. |
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| UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID |
| 72% of ADP graduate students receive some form of Financial Aid |
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| MEDIAN LOAN DEBT |
| Number of Borrowers: 103 |
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Private Loans |
Institutional Loans |
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(Amount Borrowed) |
(Amount
Owed) |
| $7,191 |
$10 |
$0 |
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| 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. |
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| AVERAGE CLASS SIZE |
| 13 students |
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| UNIVERSITY FACULTY |
| Full-time: 35 |
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| Part-time: 298 |
| To learn more about our faculty, click here. |
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