Master of Education (M.Ed.) Online

Reduced Tuition Effective 4/30/2012
In an effort to make degree opportunities more accessible to teachers seeking higher education, UI&U has reduced M.Ed. tuition by 28%. Students will save more than $5600 during their time in the program. Additional info about tuition reduction.

Learn More About the M.Ed. Online Program

Earn Your M.Ed. in 12 Months

• Start dates in January, May, and August
• 100% online degree - earn your master's degree from anywhere, on your schedule.
• No GRE required - Our curriculum is rigorous but the GRE is not needed in order to enroll. A complete list of application materials can be found below.

UI&U's M.Ed. staff and faculty are cognizant of the demanding schedules and duties faced by educators. We work to accommodate students as they pursue their graduate degree while maintaining professional responsibilities.

M.Ed. Degree Requirements
Credits to Degree – 36
Transfer Credits – Up to 6
Minimum Time to Degree – 12 months
Full time Status – 9 semester credits

The Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program prepares educational leaders to make meaningful, positive change within their institutions.

Collaborating with a faculty advisor, students design an individualized plan of study and will be part of a unique community that supports, challenges, and enhances the learning process.

M.Ed. Calendar & Start Dates
The Master of Education Online option follows a 16-week trimester calendar. Each 16-week term is split into two eight week sessions.

National Board Propositions Embedded into Our M.Ed. Curriculum
Union Institute & University's M.Ed. program embeds at least one of the National Board for Professional Teacher Standards (NBPTS) propositions into each course. It is our belief that these foundational themes prepare teachers to be premier educators and leaders in the classroom. Completing the M.Ed. program at UI&U does not include NBPTS certification, however, graduates will be fully prepared to participate in the certification process offered through National Board. Additionally, students will be cognizant of those pedagogical skills and technological resources that support highly accomplished teachers.  

• Proposition 1: Teachers are Committed to Students and Their Learning
• Proposition 2: Teachers Know the Subjects They Teach and How to Teach Those Subjects to Students
• Proposition 3: Teachers are Responsible for Managing and Monitoring Student Learning
• Proposition 4: Teachers Think Systematically about Their Practice and Learn from Experience
• Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Learning Communities

Master of Education Program Entry Requirements
Standard entry examinations such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are not required in order to be considered for the UI&U Master of Education (M.Ed.) program. The following documents are needed to complete the application process:

• Completed application
• $50 application fee
• 2 letters of professional reference
• Copies of all official transcripts
• 3-5 page narrative essay which:
  • Clearly identifies two (2) issues in the field of education that you believe to be significant;
  • States what social justice means to you in relation to these issues;
  • Provides personal and professional history which supports why you believe these issues to be important.
  Essay Clarification: The admissions essay is an assessment of your ability to write on the graduate level. As this program is fully online, students frequently utilize information found on the web, it is important to be cautious regarding cited information. UI&U follows APA, 6th Edition, as a basis for citation.
  
  Plagiarism, however, is a very different and serious issue; all essays are screened for plagiarism. Any cases of plagiarism in the admissions essay may result in immediate denial of admission. Further, all cases of plagiarism in coursework may result in immediate dismissal from the program.

Kentucky State Licensing
Please be advised that Union Institute & University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is not accredited  in Kentucky by the Education Professional Standards Board, and is not recognized for initial, additional, or renewal of certification, or for salary enhancement (rank change) for K-12 teachers in Kentucky. For more information, visit the Education Standards Board website at http://www.epsb.ky.gov/certification/outofstate.asp.