The online Master of Arts degree in Education is designed for experienced educators who are interested in enhancing their professional practice through online study of advanced professional knowledge related to teaching, learning, and leadership in P-16 schools.  Through elective sequences of learning opportunities, the student may develop one or two concentrations that focus on selected areas such as special education, technology and learning, K-12 school and postsecondary leadership, literacy education, and science and mathematics education.  The online MA program in Education is available only online and only under Plan B (without thesis). The online format provides optimum flexibility for students who wish to engage in inquiry and learning that will contribute to exemplary educational practice. The online program must be completed within five years.  
Please note that this online program is not designed to provide State of Michigan endorsement nor teacher certification.

Online Program Benefits

• Convenience—study when and where it suits you and your busy personal and professional life
• Taught only by MSU faculty
•  Breadth of course selection—focus in-depth on one or two areas of concentration, or pick one area for close examination and explore broadly across other areas
• Apply what you learn online in your classroom
  
• Earn your MA degree by successfully completing and exhibiting an online portfolio

Find out more about the MAED program at www.educ.msu.edu/onlineed

–Susan L. Melnick, Assistant Dean and Program Director

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