Location:

Rochester, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Education, Technology & Online Learning

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Education in Educational Studies program is designed for students with a teaching certificate who desire a graduate program with a wide range of course offerings that provide both theoretical and practical applications to a variety of educational issues and mandates. As an Educational Studies student, you will be a critical consumer of educational research who can reflectively implement research-based best practices within your K-12 school. You will be a competent producer of action research around school-based issues who are informed and active participants in professional conversations beyond their immediate contexts.

We also offer a M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Online Application, Official transcripts, Official transcripts for all post-secondary educational institutions from which the applicant earned a degree, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, Supplemental Application Form, Copy of teaching certificate, An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, Ready access to K-12 classrooms, K-12 teaching experience, The two recommendation must be from individuals in a supervisory relationship to the applicant, A statement of professional goals, Communication skills commensurate with graduate-level scholarship. Students who are conditionally admitted to the program because of a lower GPA or lack of recommendations must complete a minimum of 7 credit hours (EST 601 and one other core course) with a grade of at least 3.0 in each course.

International Requirements:

International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).