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Getting the Masters Degree in Education Online


Online Classes--The Basics

Your online master's in education classes will allow you flexibility, but you'll need to regularly keep up with them. Often, passing an online class requires ongoing participation in a discussion forum designated for that class. Your online instructor will manage the class's discussion forum, and often a percentage of your grade will depend upon your participation in it. Regular emails are often also expected.

Other criteria involved in your grade include quizzes, examinations, and papers. Between the discussion forum and papers, your writing will likely be a key factor in your grade. While some online instructors allow their students to complete examinations online, others require their students to do so under the supervision of a proctor. A proctor is an approved person designated to monitor students who are taking examinations.

Odds and Ends

To prepare for your online education, keep the following in mind:
  • Set aside enough time each week to devote to your online classes.
  • Ensure your computer possesses the capabilities needed to fully participate in online classes.
  • Brush up on your computer skills so you can fully participate in your classes.
That aside, as an online student, you'll be free of many of the hassles that on-campus students face. Online students contend with neither commuting time nor parking hassles. There will be no worries about obtaining a parking pass or finding a parking space in the morass of student lots. And time flexibility is an obvious benefit. While you'll be expected to participate in class regularly, you should be able to establish the hours in the day to devote to your education.

Online Master's Degree in Education Programs


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Top Online Programs

Kaplan University

Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.
  • MS in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12)
  • MS in Education - Instructional Technology (K-12)
  • MS in Education - Educational Psychology

Ashford University

Balance your job with online coursework as you earn your Bachelor's or Master's degree at Ashford University Online.
  • MA/Education - Culturally Responsive Education
  • MA/Education - No Specialization
  • MA/Education - Library and Media

American InterContinental University Online

Earn an online degree that really matters from AIU Online.
  • Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
  • Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology

Keiser University Graduate School

Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.
  • Education, MS (Online)
  • Education, MS - Teaching and Learning (Online)
  • Education, MS - Leadership (Online)

Northcentral University

Earn your degree online and boost your career at Northcentral University.
  • General Education - Master of Education
  • Early Childhood Education - Master of Education
  • Special Education - Master of Education

Walden University

Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.
  • M.S. in Education
  • M.S.Ed - Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)
  • M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology

Kendall College Early Childhood Education Program

Boost your career with an education from Kendall College Early Childhood Education Program.
  • Illinois Type 04 Certification Preparation (Post-Baccalaureate)

Bellevue University

Bellevue University makes it possible for you to earn a high-quality college degree.

  • MS in Instructional Design and Development

University of Phoenix

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
  • M.A. in Education/Secondary Teacher Education
  • M.A. in Education/Early Childhood Ed.
  • M.A. in Education/Special Education

Liberty University

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university.
  • M. Ed. in Teaching & Learning in Education Technology
  • M.Ed. - Teaching and Learning
  • M.Ed Teaching and Learning-Middle Grades

Western Governors University

Online. Accelerated. Affordable. Accredited.
  • M.Ed. Instructional Design
  • M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
  • M.A. in Teaching (K-8)

Full Sail University - Online

Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.
  • Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)

Concordia University Online

Take your career to the next level with a degree from Concordia University.
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Environmental Education
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Methods & Curriculum

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is currently offering programs through our Online Campus in our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship.
  • M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Technology
  • M.A.: Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (No IR, No Cert.)
  • M.Ed. Secondary Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)