Master of Education (M.Ed.)
With an M.Ed. from Earlham, you’ll build skills and get the education you need to become a leader in your field or change careers to become an educator outside the K-12 classroom — from coaching and community organizing to non-profit education and edtech, or even working in museums and libraries.
In this personalized program, you’ll learn from highly engaged faculty as you gain hands-on experience, which will prepare you for a successful future.
An M.Ed. is an empowering investment in yourself and your career. Earning a Master’s degree helps you:
Plus, you can earn your degree in just 11 months.
Program details
The M.Ed. program can be completed in an 11-month sequence or in a two-year option. Both options provide the ability to personalize the program for your individual needs.
Cost
$23,500
There are no additional fees and all textbooks are supplied by the program (learn more about cost and affordability.
Affordability
Up to $8,000 scholarship
Applicants are automatically assessed for a merit scholarship. M.Ed. scholarships range up to $8,000.
Program Deadlines
Apply by March 1 to be considered for June entry of the same year.
International students must apply by Feb. 15.
In Earlham’s M.Ed. program, you’ll explore topics like Structural Equity in Education and Career Pathways in Education while investing in yourself and your future. Check out detailed course schedule and program information in the Academic Catalog.
We also partner with the Earlham School of Religion to support Master of Divinity and Master of Ministry students wishing to pursue the teaching emphasis. M.Div./M.Min. students begin the emphasis in the summer of their second year.
Frequently asked questions
Earlham’s M.Ed. program is for college graduates who want to enter a leadership role in their chosen field. Like the M.A.T. program, the M.Ed. program leads to a master’s degree, but it does not lead to additional licensure. The traditional program follows an 11-month sequence (June to May), and there is also a two-year option for candidates who prefer a less time-intensive commitment.
The M.Ed. is an individualized and comprehensive program that allows you to apply the theory from your master’s courses directly to your chosen fieldwork. M.Ed. candidates complete a summer practicum and a year-long practicum, both of which have the option of being job-embedded.
Flexibility and individual attention are key features of the M.Ed. program; faculty and students work together to ensure that coursework and fieldwork are relevant to the candidate’s career focus and schedule.
An M.Ed. will help you:
- Develop strong leadership skills
- Advance your career and expand your career opportunities
- Increase your opportunities for a higher salary
- Build a strong professional network
Recent graduates have found careers in outdoor education, educational nonprofits, educational media and technology, museum work, journalism and library science.
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