
Educational Psychology - Social Foundations: M.Ed. - Master of Education
This program prepares students for positions in policy-related functions in schools and school systems, and employment in various governmental agencies. It may also enhance teachers’ pedagogy in the areas of social justice and human rights.
At a Glance
Program Results
M.Ed. - Master of Education
Educational Psychology—Social Foundations
Career Outcomes
This program prepares students for positions in policy-related functions in schools and school systems, and employment in various governmental agencies. It may also enhance teachers’ pedagogy in the areas of social justice and human rights.
Program Type
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location
- Online
Estimated Length
1.5-2.5 years
Application Deadline
- Fall entry: April 15
- Spring entry: November 1
- Summer entry: March 15
Credits
33
About This Program
- This master’s degree provides a broad understanding of the complexities and processes of today's education environment, while also providing the focused knowledge and skill development that are directly applied to helping students in the classroom. Join us in this stimulating, challenging, and highly applicable program for today's complex and dynamic education field.
- Individuals with an M.Ed. in Educational Psych – Social Foundations (often called the “humanities of education”) find that the solid foundation of broad educational knowledge allows them to effectively teach a more diverse student body.
- Courses such as History of Education, Philosophy of Education, Anthropology of Education, Sociology of Education, and Comparative Education provide insight into our educational system and how it effectively, or ineffectively, supports various student populations.
- In addition, elective courses in areas such as Gifted Education, English Language Learners, Literacy, and Instructional Technology provide the knowledge required to address specific needs in the classroom and offer our master’s students the opportunity to build the necessary skills to be more effective educators to various types of learners.
- This program is offered full-time or part-time. While earning this M.Ed., you can simultaneously earn or work toward an add-on Endorsement in Gifted Education, but this program does not offer initial teacher licensure.
- We also offer focus area elective courses in Literacy and Instructional Technology.