Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

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Reach your career goals with an MSEd degree

Our Master of Science in Education degree is for students looking to advance their careers in education. The program will provide education focused on how to create more efficient learning environments and study topics such as education reform, personnel administration, school economics, curriculum design, leadership, and specialized education programs.

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Washington, DC
Virginia

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MSEd Degree Overview

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Education program, students will be prepared to advance their careers in education. The program will provide theoretical training and practical experience, a combination which results in better educators and leaders who continue to excel within and beyond the field of education.

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MSEd Courses & Curriculum

Students complete the eight courses in the core and select one of the four-course concentrations.
All courses are three credits.

24 credits
  • EDU501 Social Contexts in Education
  • EDU502 Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDU503 Research and Analysis in Teaching and Learning
  • EDU504 Educating Exceptional Children
  • EDU601 Theory and Practice of Teaching
  • EDU602 Problems in the Philosophy of Education
  • EDU603 Teaching with Technology
  • EDU604 Assessment and Evaluation

MSEd Requirements & Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Education are able to:

  • Understand how a person learns, grows, and develops, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
  • Work with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
  • Understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
  • Use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, monitor learner progress, and guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision-making.
  • Use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop a deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
  • Engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his or her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapt the practice to meet the needs of each learner.
  • Complete an admissions interview conducted in person or via online methods.
  • Submit a completed application.
  • Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
  • Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
  • Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.).
  • Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.).
In addition to the general requirements listed to the left, applicants for a graduate program must provide the following:
  • An undergraduate degree in order to enroll in University of the Potomac master’s programs: four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in other countries.
  • International applicants 16 with a 3-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the Admission Committee which will be based on students’ preparation.
  • Two Letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or university faculty member. *This requirement may be waived for those students with Master level transfer credits*.
  • One required essay, in MSWord document form, addressing the student’s preparation for the graduate program.
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not required for admission to the MBA, but is strongly preferred for students who do not have a bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline or lack the pre-requisite courses in business, finance and economics. Similarly, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the MSIT or MHCA, but is recommended.

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MSEd Concentrations

Elementary Teaching ConcentrationCourses

  • EDU610 Elementary Science Methods and Content
  • EDU611 Elementary Social Studies Methods and Content
  • EDU 612 Elementary Literacy Methods and Content
  • EDU690 Capstone Integration Experience

Secondary Teaching Concentration Courses

  • EDU620 Content Area Reading and Writing
  • EDU621 Dynamics of Middle School
  • EDU622 High School Methods and Content
  • EDU690 Capstone Integration Experience

ESL Concentration Courses

  • EDU630 Foundations of Learning in a New Language
  • EDU631 Critical Issues in Literacy
  • EDU632 Applied Linguistics for Language Educators
  • EDU690 Capstone Integration Experience

Learning Design Innovation Concentration Courses

  • EDU640 Program Design and Evaluation
  • EDU641 Virtual Learning, Collaboration and Transmedia
  • EDU642 New Learning and Emerging Technology
  • EDU690 Capstone Integration Experience

STEM Education Concentration Courses

  • EDU650 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teaching and Learning
  • EDU651 Engineering Design for School Teaching and Learning
  • EDU652 Visualization for Math, Science, and Technology Education
  • EDU690 Capstone Integration Experience

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