Students have the option to take the MEd program with three concentration options, or the MEd in Higher Education Administration, to ensure the coursework aligns with their professional goals.

Higher education job growth for administrators is expected to grow by 19% by 2020.

"There’s a shift in using technology to make education more engaging through interactive tools and animation. In the program I've been able to find a creative outlet to incorporate these tools." — Michael W, Alumnus

Not ready for a full master's degree? Consider our four-course eLearning and Instructional Design graudate certificate, which rolls into the master's program.

Employment for instructional coordinators and designers is expected to grow 20% by 2020. 

Not ready for a full master's degree? Consider our four-course Learning Analytics graduate certificate, which rolls into the master's program. 

There is a 1.5 million projected shortage of managers and analysts who possess big data analysis skills by 2018.

"An ideal student for our program is someone who is looking to make a change in education, whatever that context is. Someone who is looking for an opportunity to grow and gain new knowledge not only to advance their career, but impact the field of education." —Lydia Young, Associate Teaching Professor, Graduate School of Education and Director of NExT

All MEd students create ePortfolios, an example of their mastery in new topics and fields through documentation, assessment, and integration of coursework with their workplace experience. Students leverage this body of work throughout the program and after, as a key piece of their personal brand. 

"I relished the opportunity to think broadly about the field. It isn’t just a master's degree; it’s helping you understand the whole philosophy and landscape of education." — Chris G., Alumnus