Master of Education

The Ed.M. is a year-long intensive program for students who wish to study a particular field in education, acquire a general theoretical background for understanding past and future field experiences, or develop skills for use in professional work in education. The Graduate School of Education offers 13 different programs, including:

Arts in Education

Educating for self-directed individuals who are interested in fashioning their own arts-related courses of study.

Education Policy and Management

Developing effective leaders by providing an atmosphere that promotes the understanding of diverse viewpoints from a wide range of disciplines.

Higher Education

Targeting those interested in higher education administration in a college or university or in policy and planning at a higher education association or agency.

Human Development and Psychology

Educating students interested in the development of children and adults and how knowledge of development can be applied to educational issues.

International Education Policy

Providing an environment for the investigation and discussion of practical approaches for improving the quality of education available to children from all backgrounds.

Language and Literacy

Combining research and practice in reading, writing, and language development.

Learning and Teaching

Sharing interests including: students and adults as learners, the preparation and professional work of teachers, the organization of schools, and the role of communities in learning.

Mind, Brain and Education

Targeting students interested in connecting cognition, neuroscience, and educational practice, especially involving learning, teaching, and cognitive and emotional development.

Risk and Prevention

Training prevention practitioners and guidance/mental health counselors to apply cutting-edge research on risk and resilience in school and community programming for children and adolescents.

School Leadership

Educating instructional leaders who will have the capacity, skills, and knowledge to create and sustain environments in K-12 schools and other educational settings that foster the learning and well-being of all children.

Special Studies Program

Allowing students to develop an interdisciplinary program of study that meets their specific academic and professional needs.

Teacher Education Program

Preparing individuals to become middle or secondary school classroom teachers in urban settings.

Technology, Innovation, and Education

Preparing students to contribute to the thoughtful design, implementation, and assessment of technology-enhanced educational innovations.