Master’s in Education Program

Introduction

The Masters in Education (EdM) is a 45-credit degree program offered entirely online for the convenience and accessibility of practicing teachers worldwide. It is a partnership between the College of Education and OSU Extended Campus (Ecampus).

 

Mission

The mission of the Masters in Education program is to support K-12 teachers early in their careers to nurture continuous learning and development among teachers that values scholarship, reflection, inquiry, openness, and social responsibility. This program facilitates the professional growth of teachers as:

  • Informed Practitioners
  • Reflective Researchers
  • Professional Leaders and Advocates

 

Program Requirements – Total Credits = 45

  • Professional education core courses (24 credits) -6 credits that are grade-level specific
  • Projects (6 credits) – Completion of a capstone project which is an opportunity to address a practical, real-world problem in the classroom, school or community using the skills and knowledge gained throughout the program of study.
  • Concentration (15 credits) – Elective credits in your content area, such as social studies, math education, science education, or obtain endorsement in English as a Second Language/Bilingual or Reading.

 

Program Benefits: Convenient, Flexible, and Personalized

  • Entire program is online for your convenience; attend classes anywhere, anytime, 24/7
  • Interact with K-12 teachers throughout Oregon, the United States, and in other countries
  • Open enrollment; you can start any term
  • Plan your courses to accommodate your schedule
  • Earn a master’s degree within 2 to 7 years
  • Committed and knowledgeable faculty and instructors
  • Add an ESOL, ESOL/Bilingual or Reading endorsement to an Oregon teaching license
  • Program outcomes meet the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
  • Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC)

 

Masters Admission Requirements

In order to be accepted into the Master’s Degree in Education (EdM), a student must submit a completed application file that indicates student’s ability to succeed in a graduate program at OSU.

  • Earned a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative B average (3.00 GPA) on the most recent BS degree or subsequent graduate course work
  • Earned a teaching license or has at least 2 years of teaching experience in a K-12 classroom
  • Has access to a K-12 classroom or other learning environment while enrolled in the program
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