Online Master's Degree in Education

Concentration in Adult Education and E-Learning

Candidates who enroll in our online master’s with a concentration in adult education and E-Learning will be able to explore the design, implementation, and evaluation of adult education programs. This 1-year online master’s program can help you prepare to teach adult students in various settings, such as basic and remedial education programs, professional development, and continuing-education programs. You will utilize real-life tools such as the Articulate360 suite of products and Portfolium. In this program you will also examine various developmental, behaviorist, cognitive, and social adult-learning theories, and study instructional design for the development of curricula and E-Learning interventions in different adult-learning environments.

Concentration in Education Administration

Our online master’s with a concentration in education administration is designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills sets typically possessed by general administrators and supervisors. You will have the opportunity to explore the processes of human-resource planning, financial management, leadership, and applications of data-based decision-making for educational institutions. You will examine how academic leaders introduce and implement new educational research and incorporate e-learning strategies. As part of the program experience, you will utilize real-life tools such as the Articulate360 suite of products and Portfolium to develop instructional interventions and an e-portfolio.

Concentration in Leadership of PreK-12 Educational Organizations

Our online master’s with a concentration in leadership of preK-12 educational organizations is designed to support the advancement of professional educators into school principals and administrative leaders specifically those interested in obtaining PreK–12 Principal Certification in the State of Arizona through its alternate route approval. This educational leadership program offers an opportunity for qualified candidates to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities through academic and hands-on practicum experiences in their work environment. The program includes 15 practicum hours per course for a total of 150 practicum hours that are required for graduation.

One-Year Online Master’s in Education Admission Requirements

Applicants to AIU’s 1-year online master’s in education program must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or from an internationally recognized foreign institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.0. College transcripts will be verified prior to acceptance as part of the application review process. No GRE or other standardized tests are necessary. Applicants should investigate whether they are eligible to receive credit for job education or military experience.²

AIU’s online graduate program in education is a 48-credit hour program.

For answers to some of the most commonly asked admissions-related questions, please visit our FAQ page or reach out to an Admissions Advisor for assistance or additional support.

Earn Your Master’s Degree Online in Less Time

AIU allows qualifying candidates to transfer graduate-level credits from other institutions and apply those credits to our online master degree programs, up to a maximum of 12 credits,² so that you could complete your chosen online master’s degree program faster than you might have thought possible. AIU also offers credit for prior learning and credit for life/work experience, which can enable qualified applicants to receive credit for learning that has been acquired outside of the classroom, for example, through work experience, military experience, or even relevant life experience.² Speak with an advisor to learn more about the Prior Learning Assessment and the MOS Pledge program.

Ways to Save on Tuition and Fees

AIU’s affordable online master’s programs could cost less than you might think. We offer 15 different scholarships and grants in addition to our transfer credit and prior learning assessment programs,² which can help save you money by requiring that you take fewer courses to complete your degree program. Additional financial aid options may be available for those who qualify. Prospective students should check out AIU’s tuition and graduation date calculator, which can help estimate your online Master’s in Education program cost and graduation date based on the information you provide.

Why Choose AIU’s Online M.Ed. Program?

Whether you’re a current teacher or an aspiring one, AIU’s accredited online Master’s in Education program is designed to provide flexibility and convenience to fit a busy schedule. We know that educators can have responsibilities and obligations not only to themselves and their families but also to their students, and that oftentimes a lot of the work of being a teacher happens outside the classroom as you prepare for classes or grade homework. It can be hard to stay on top of things. Taking the next step and enrolling in an online graduate program might feel overwhelming, but you can take comfort in knowing that AIU offers a number of features that can help support you on your path to earn your master’s degree. Our experienced and knowledgeable faculty are able to provide you with additional attention if you need it, our librarians can assist you with research-related questions, and our technical team is available to assist you no matter what time of day or night you’re taking your online classes. Earning your master’s degree online at AIU means that you’re part of an academic community that supports its students, supplying them with the resources necessary to help them succeed in their academic journey.

Affiliations

AIU’s master’s programs are “military friendly,” with the Military Times including AIU in its 2018 Best Colleges annual survey, which provides a school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement. The Military Advanced Education 2017 Guide to Colleges and Universities also names American InterContinental University among its list of “Top Colleges & Universities.”

¹ Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible for transfer. See the University catalog regarding AIU’s transfer credit policies.