Master of Science in Education
Advance as a teacher, curriculum developer, administrator or leader, with five majors from policy to educational technology.
- Credits
- 39
- Level
- Master's
- Language
- English · Spanish
- School
- Education
Program description
The Master of Science in Education program is designed to train students to advance their educational careers as teachers, curriculum developers, administrators, and leaders in different educational settings. With a strong emphasis on their chosen concentration, students gain specialized experience while developing the leadership skills to become change agents in education and beyond.
Students explore curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment methods, with a global perspective that prepares them to engage with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Collaborative projects, research and field experiences deepen their practical skills.
Please note: this program will not lead or qualify students to licensure upon graduation. In addition, the transfer or acceptability of credits or degree is at the discretion of the accepting institution.
What you will be able to do
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different dimensions of the relationship between schools and the surrounding community.
- Critically appraise research on educational issues and engage in action research to promote student learning.
- Employ data analytics and technology to plan for professional practice improvement, school organization improvement, and program effectiveness.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal considerations surrounding curricular, instructional, and operational decisions.
- Apply theories and best practices of curriculum, instruction, and assessment relevant to their roles in education.
- Develop leadership in planning and decision-making related to human, fiscal and physical resources.
- Engage in critical reflection and inquiry to explore educational issues related to curriculum and instruction.
- Develop mediation skills that allow for effective management of conflicts in the educational environment.
- Apply psychological principles to support students and promote their emotional well-being.
- Develop risk and crisis management skills for implementing accident mitigation strategies.
- Understand learning theories and develop learning assessment skills to improve teaching in higher education.
- Integrate innovation and technology in teaching, analyzing organizational structures and the legal framework of the educational sector.
- Promote effective educational practices that address contemporary challenges, contributing to the continuous improvement of higher education.
Curriculum
Choose your specialization
Leadership skills and political acumen to build education systems that serve a diverse student population.
| APP600 | Policy, Politics and Law | 3 |
| APP610 | Safe and Supportive School Environments | 3 |
| APP620 | Administrative Processes and Finance | 3 |
| APP630 | Administration in educational Organizations | 3 |
| APP640 | Formulation And Evaluation of Educational Projects | 3 |
Educational trends, theories, research and technology to design innovative curricula for different learners.
| CDE600 | Curricular Design Trends and Politics | 3 |
| CDE610 | Curricular Evaluation and Innovation | 3 |
| CDE620 | Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation | 3 |
| CDE630 | Evaluation models | 3 |
| CDE640 | Developing a Global Perspective | 3 |
The science of learning and emerging technology across formal, informal, online, blended and personalized settings.
| LET600 | Digital Age Learning | 3 |
| LET610 | Technological Innovation in Education | 3 |
| LET620 | Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Learning | 3 |
| LET630 | School Choice and Innovative School Settings | 3 |
| LET640 | Digital Identity and Digital Branding | 3 |
Resolve conflicts in educational contexts through mediation and psychological principles that support learning.
| MEP600 | Fundamentals of Educational Mediation | 3 |
| MEP610 | Mediation Techniques in Educational Conflicts | 3 |
| MEP620 | Psychological Intervention in Educational Contexts | 3 |
| MEP630 | Psychological Evaluation in Education | 3 |
| MEP640 | Psychology of Motivation in Learning | 3 |
Teaching, learning and quality in contemporary higher education institutions.
| HED600 | Learning Theories in Higher Education | 3 |
| HED610 | Learning Assessment in Higher Education | 3 |
| HED620 | Innovation and Technology in Higher Education | 3 |
| HED630 | Organizational Structures of Higher Education | 3 |
| HED640 | Law and Policy of Higher Education | 3 |
Core Courses 24 credits
| EDU510 | Trends and Issues in Science Education | 3 |
| LED520 | Leadership in Education | 3 |
| EDU530 | Approaches to Educational Research | 3 |
| EDU540 | Leaders of Curriculum, Learning & Diversity | 3 |
| EDU550 | Research Principles for Education | 3 |
| PSY560 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU570 | Inclusion, Intervention Teams & Special Education Law | 3 |
| HRM580 | Personnel Development and Human Resources in Education | 3 |
Admission
- Updated resume and three letters of recommendation.
- Official transcript or foreign evaluation showing a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid government-issued photo identification; certified translations for documents not in English.
Programs taught in English require TOEFL iBT 71+, IELTS 6.0+, Duolingo 100+ or PTE Academic 50+, unless a waiver applies.
Full admission requirements
