Educational Psychology - Social Foundations: M.Ed. - Master of Education
This program is intended for current and aspiring education professionals who wish to explore the “big questions” in education–such as concerning justice, race, culture, and difference–from the perspective of the humanities and humanistic social sciences.
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.
Best Suited To
Current and aspiring educators and administrators in K-12, higher education, non-profit organizations and government agencies who wish to develop the capacity to critically analyze contemporary educational issues from historical, philosophical and social scientific perspectives. This includes honing the capacity for written and oral communication, research literacy and understanding of the role of cultural and social forces in schooling.
Program Type
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location
- Online
Estimated Length
1.5-2.5 years
Application Deadline
The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology-Social Foundations program is not accepting applications in 2024, pending program review. We offer three programs with related content: M.Ed. in Higher Education, the M.Ed. in Educational Psychology-Applied Developmental Science, and the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction.
Credits
33
About This Program
The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology-Social Foundations program is not accepting applications in 2024, pending program review. We offer three programs with related content: M.Ed. in Higher Education, the M.Ed. in Educational Psychology-Applied Developmental Science, and the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction.
- Students will examine different and contrasting conceptions of what it means to be educated, what equity and equality in education require, what justice demands, and what cultural difference entails, from distinct historical, philosophical, and anthropological perspectives. The program is intended for students who do not only want to know “what works” in education, but who wish to investigate competing ideas about the purposes, values, and ends for which education is intended to work.
- 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.
