MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.)

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program is the cornerstone to a successful educator furthering his or her career. The Master of Education program and its specializations are designed to deliver an industry-based and contemporary review of current education practices combined with an understanding of educational technologies.

Although American InterContinental University’s Master of Education degree is not designed to meet state educator licensing requirements, it may assist students in gaining licensure in their state of residence depending on those requirements. Learn more.

Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation

American InterContinental University is institutionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

TEAC accredited education degree programs

The Master of Education Program at American InterContinental University is awarded TEAC initial accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of two years, from October 2013 - October 2015. The accreditation does not include individual education courses that the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) offers to P-12 educators for professional development, re-licensure, or other purposes.

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  • Specialization in Adult Education and Training

    The specialization in Adult Education and Training can help enhance skills for individuals teaching adult students in various settings, including workplace training, professional development and continuing education programs. Graduates can learn about the design, implementation and evaluation of programs in a variety of learning settings.

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  • Specialization in Classroom Integration of Technology

    The specialization in Classroom Integration of Technology can develop a solid foundation in learning theory, instructional design, and instructional technology, as well as application of educational research methods.

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  • Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction for Educators

    This Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction for Educators helps students learn how to use appropriate techniques to motivate and engage learners.

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  • Specialization in Educational Assessment and Evaluation

    The Educational Assessment and Evaluation specialization program hones in on the role of assessments in informing successful and effective teaching. Students will study and analyze various forms of classroom assessment, and create their own to better understand the role of the process in the present-day classroom.

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  • Specialization in Instructional Design and Technology

    This Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program with a specialization in Instructional Design and Technology gives students an opportunity to study the role emerging technology influences the way we learn, the way we teach and the potential for collaborative virtual learning environments made possible by Internet-delivered, rich multimedia course content.

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  • Specialization in Leadership of Educational Organizations

    The specialization in Leadership of Educational Organizations gives students an opportunity to examine contemporary leadership theory and its applications in current education services as well as workplace learning and performance settings.

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