Capella University - School of Education

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Master of Science in Education Programs

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education

Our online MS programs help you develop the competencies you need to add to your teaching techniques or move into administration and leadership.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education - Advanced Classroom Instruction (For Licensed Teachers)

The best teachers learn the most about teaching from their students. This online program offers you the opportunity to incubate, share, and test ideas for your classroom in collaboration with experienced faculty and other licensed  teachers from throughout the nation. Curriculum is designed to help you expand your reach in classrooms that are academically, racially, ethnically and economically diverse.

Focus/subject areas in this specialization include:

• Elementary classroom teaching
• Secondary classroom teaching
• Advanced instruction in mathematics
• Advanced instruction in science
• Teacher leadership
• Virtual school teaching

Portfolio/practicum

Throughout the program you will build a portfolio to demonstrate mastery of key competencies and new skills. In your final course, you'll complete a specialized practicum that bears out your status as an exceptional teacher.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education - Curriculum and Instruction (For Licensed Teachers)

Curriculum and instruction experts at the building and district level are in high demand. In this online master’s degree specialization, licensed teachers will gain key competencies through theoretical study and collaboration with seasoned practitioners. You will acquire tools, techniques and technologies to meet your district’s challenges of developing differentiated curriculum and instruction methods.

Portfolio/practicum
Throughout the program you will build a portfolio to demonstrate mastery of key competencies and new skills. In your final course, you will complete a specialized practicum that bears out your status as an exceptional teacher.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education - Enrollment Management

Today's competitive higher-education environment demands skilled enrollment management professionals. This specialization offers the latest tools and strategies for enrollment management and is immediately applicable to real-world demands. Curriculum focuses on effective enrollment management, student retention, marketing strategies, technology applications, and strategic enrollment planning. This program is offered in partnership with Noel-Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education student recruitment and retention. Graduates of this specialization will receive two credentials: a Capella University master's degree and a Certification in Enrollment Management - a professional certificate issued by Noel-Levitz*.

*As with all programs involving endorsement, licensure, or certification, individual states have varying requirements. Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, endorsement or certification will be granted. For this reason, it is important that learners interested in these programs contact the appropriate authority in their state. Capella University will be seeking approval of this new specialization from the states of Washington, Arizona, Wisconsin, Alabama, Virginia, and Kentucky. Until such approvals are granted, learners are advised that this program is not approved and may not qualify for certification, endorsement, or licensure purposes. Contact your enrollment counselor for current approval status in these states.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education - Instructional Design for Online Learning

The online master’s degree specialization in instructional design for online learning will prepare you to lead and manage instructional challenges in a variety of online educational settings in community colleges, universities, vocational, or other schools. Assignments and discussions cover how to plan, organize, design, teach, and evaluate course  work according to tested principles for online learning.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education - Leadership for Higher Education

This MS specialization is designed for individuals interested in leadership positions in higher education settings.  Working with experienced higher ed leaders, you will develop practical leadership skills to successfully lead community and technical colleges and other 4-year institutions.  This online specialization is ideal for mid-career administrators that aspire to positions such as dean of student affairs, registrar, director of financial aid, and director of student services.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education - Leadership in Educational Administration (For Licensed Teachers)

This state-approved* online MS program leads licensed teachers toward principal or superintendent licensure in their home states through preparation that meets nationally recognized leadership standards, including the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Our program uses a multi-disciplinary learning model designed to expand your leadership capabilities, while providing practical strategies to increase student achievement. This results-oriented program will fully prepare you to translate theory into effective leadership practice, so you can make a profound, positive impact as you move forward to school administration.

Portfolio/practicum
Throughout the program you will build a portfolio to demonstrate mastery of key competencies and new skills. In your final course, you’ll complete a specialized practicum that bears out your status as an exceptional leader.

* The leadership in educational administration specialization is conditionally approved by the Arizona Department of Education through November 2004. Capella is in the process of applying for full approval. Arizona Department of Education, 1535 West Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 652-4391

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education - Postsecondary and Adult Education

The online master’s degree specialization in postsecondary and adult education will help you develop and enhance skills for effective teaching in a variety of career and educational settings, including adult education, workforce development, continuing education, higher education, and military education. The curriculum focuses on major theories of adult learning and distance education and supports successful strategies for enhancing learning for individuals with diverse backgrounds.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education - Professional Studies in Education

The master’s degree specialization in professional studies in education will prepare you to excel as an educator in a variety of environments—such as military and non-profit organizations, community colleges, adult education programs, and others. This flexible online master's degree specialization is specifically designed for educators who wish to augment their current expertise through study and research in specific content areas.  Choose up to five electives to customize the program to meet your professional goals.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Education - Training and Performance Improvement

The master’s degree specialization in training and performance improvement is designed for professionals in roles that include training specialist, career counselor, professional coach, sales trainer, adult educator, and performance improvement consultant. Based on the American Society of Training and Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement Model, this online program will teach you how to apply human performance technology to improve productivity in various organizational settings.

 

 

You can  get your Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree or Graduate Certification online from Capella University.

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