Education, MA
Advance your career in education with a highly customizable master's degree. Choose two focal areas, from applied behavior analysis to educational leadership, then apply what you learn through an inquiry project tackling a genuine educational challenge tied to your interests.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This program is not accepting applications for the Mandarin pathway.
Degree description
Education master's description
The Master of Arts program in education is designed to help you advance your career in the field of education. When you graduate with this degree, you'll be able to further your educational endeavors which, in turn, allow you to shape society through your students.
In this program, you can customize your coursework in the following ways. You can choose two of the following Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation focal areas:
- applied behavior analysis
- autism spectrum disorders
- early childhood education
- educating multilingual learners
- education for planetary futures
- educational leadership
- environmental education
- gifted education
- global education
- learning design and technologies
- literacy education
- physical activity and physical education
- special education endorsement*
- teaching pedagogy
Alternatively, you can choose one of the focal areas shown above and one of the focal areas from a partner college at ASU, shown below:
- data and society (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences)
- digital audience strategies (Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication)
- financial education (W. P. Carey School of Business)**
- social justice and human rights (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences)
- technical writing and communication (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts)
*If you are interested in the special education endorsement, you should speak to an advisor before selecting this focal area. It includes additional requirements.
**This option is currently only available if you are transferring from W. P. Carey into the MA in education program. You should speak with an advisor.
The program culminates with an applied project in which you design and develop an inquiry study that addresses at least one problem related to your areas of focus.
Note: If you are part of specialized cohorts or initiatives that include a focal area in MA in education, you should consult with an advisor.
Why study education at ASU?
This Master of Arts in education is built for forward-thinkers who want to lead in instructional design, behavior analysis, learning sciences and educational technology. You design inclusive, technology-forward learning experiences that make an impact across many professional settings.
You can shape your studies around what matters most to you. Your studies culminate in an applied inquiry project. You design and develop a study that addresses at least one problem connected to your chosen focus areas, giving you practical experience you can carry into your work.
Additional details
At MLFC, you get to be part of a community within a community. You can enjoy the resources available across ASU while connecting with a smaller group of students who share your passions and professional interests. There's a place for every student here.
This program is available fully online, so you can pursue your MA in education in a format that works for you.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (EDU 593), or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (EDU 593) - Mandarin Pathway
Required Core (3 credit hours) Electives (24 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
COE 501 Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Education (3)
EDU 593 Applied Project (3)
The program is designed to be flexible and personalized in order to meet the interests of the learner. Students should see the academic unit for a list of electives to choose from as they explore focal areas of greatest interest.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Synthesize relevant literature related to an educational problem.
- Employ an interdisciplinary framework to define an educational issue.
- Design an action research study related to an educational issue.
Synthesize relevant literature related to an educational problem.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Application Information The letter of recommendation should be from an individual who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program. GRE scores are not required for admission. Applicants must provide a written statement of approximately 500 words that describes their personal interest in the field of education, the goals they wish to achieve while in the program, and their short- and long-term career aspirations. The admission committee pays particular attention to the quality of writing, the ideas expressed, and the relative match between the applicant and program goals.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this education master's degree prepares you for
Graduates have skills in effective communication, collaboration, leadership, advocacy and innovation, all of which are essential for education professionals in a variety of careers.
Career examples include:
- behavior specialist
- curriculum designer
- education program manager
- education subject matter expert
- instructional designer
- team lead (K-12 schools)
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice
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AOB 300
graduateeducation@asu.edu
480-965-5555
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
