Take Advantage of Concentrations Relevant to Your Classroom. University of New England offers four innovative Master of Science in Education (MSEd) programs completely online in the following concentrations:
- Curriculum & Instruction Strategies is for those K-12 educators who wish to strengthen their classroom practice. Challenging areas of literacy, inclusion, and educational leadership build skills to implement solutions in and
beyond the classroom. - Literacy (K-12) is designed for K-12 educators with an interest in reading and writing to ensure student success.
- Educational Leadership is designed for K-12 educators considering school administration. These courses are matched to the national standards set by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).
- Inclusion Education provides K-12 classroom teachers and administrators with critical theory and practice related to special education inclusion.
The program offers you the opportunity to study, reflect and improve professional practice based on the most recent educational research related to instructional techniques and leadership strategies. The program will build confidence and enhance professional skills.
Programs Designed for Full-Time Professional Teachers
The Master of Science in Education programs are 30 credits; a 15-credit core curriculum and a 15-credit concentration area.
A 30-credit Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) is offered in Advanced Educational Leadership to professional educators who are pursuing upper-level school administrator positions.
15-credit Graduate Certificates are offered in Curriculum & Instruction Strategies, Literacy (K-12), Educational Leadership and Inclusion Education to educators who already hold a master's degree and are seeking further professional development.
Applications for admission are accepted six times annually. Students in the Masters of Science in Education and CAGS programs may qualify for federal financial aid and/or private student loans. This means that you can concentrate on your education now without having to pay out-of-pocket.
Receive a Degree From a Recognized Leader in Education
The University of New England is an independent university with two distinctive campuses on the coast of southern Maine. The main campus in Biddeford has more than 4,000 feet of ocean frontage. The University’s mission is to educate men and women to advance the quality of human life and the environment.
The University of New England is a regionally accredited, entrepreneurial institution committed to academic excellence and the enhancement of the quality of life for the people, organizations, and communities it serves. UNE has more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including Maine’s only medical school, which is also New England’s only College of Osteopathic Medicine. The purpose of the University is to prepare students for meaningful and rewarding careers, lifelong learning, and enlightened lives.
The Masters of Science in Education distance program has proudly served students for ten years. In that time, the program has graduated just under 1,700 students. Thus the program brings with it significant experience in delivering quality, flexible, and practical learning experiences to its students.
The University of New England has once again been ranked as one of the "Best Universities" in the North that offer "a full range of undergraduate and master’s programs” in the 2008 edition of "America’s Best Colleges" from U.S. News & World Report.
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