Education School

Education Degrees

Do you have the desire to teach others? Have you felt that a career change to be more active within the education system would suit your teaching desires? Consider the Master of Arts programs offered online. Our current featured school is University of Phoenix Online where your career dreams in specialized areas can be achieved. 

The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) Program provides an educational framework that supports the advancement, application, and integration of relevant theory and concepts. Four areas of specialization provide an in-depth examination of content, skills and knowledge to address the specific needs of educators. The curriculum is current, reality and theory based, application oriented, and sensitive to cultural diversity.

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The MAED program is designed to enhance and refine the skills of teachers, counselors, administrators, and trainers. The four areas of specialization are:

MAED/Curriculum and Instruction

The specialization in Curriculum and Instruction is a graduate education degree for bachelor-prepared individuals currently teaching in a P-12 classroom environment who wish to develop and enhance their curriculum and instruction repertoire for the purposes of increasing student learning. The program encompasses the study of curricular planning and development with an integration of technology, assessment and evaluation practices, strategies for effective classroom instruction for a variety of learners, and critical issues within the field of education.

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MAED/Curriculum and Technology

The role of educators has always been to prepare learners for an active role in society. As our cultural foundation embraces the use of digital media to communicate and contribute, educators must adapt to these changes. The specialization in Curriculum and Technology is a graduate education degree for bachelor-prepared individuals currently teaching in a P-12 or community college classroom environment who wish to infuse curriculum with technology. Graduates of the program will develop skills and competencies that impact their students' learning through the utilization of technology and assist decision makers when selecting technology applications for use in educational systems.

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MAED/Adult Education and Distance Learning

The specialization in Adult Education and Distance Learning is a graduate education degree for bachelor-prepared individuals who wish to develop and enhance skills necessary to effectively teach within a post-secondary setting or training environment in business. The program encompasses the study of adult learning theories, instructional design, multiple distance education modalities, assessment and evaluation, as well as tools, techniques and strategies associated with distance education with a focus on self-directed learning. Students earning online graduate education degrees will learn to use Internet resources, distance education delivery systems, and will focus on how to construct courses and rich learning environments for effective instruction with a variety of learners. 

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MAED/Administration and Supervision

The Administration and Supervision specialization is designed for educators interested in gaining knowledge and expertise in the area of school administration. The program curriculum is focused on education finance, school law, roles and responsibilities of the principal, community relations, and supervision of personnel. The degree program has a research component and requires and Action Research Project. All project work integrates the theoretical aspects of education and the practical experience of the adult learner through the identification and exploration of significant problems related to the student's area of professional responsibilities and interest. 

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MAED/Teacher Education

The Teacher Education specializations develop Elementary or Secondary teachers who, as an integral part of the school community, facilitate the development of students who are secure and productive citizens in a changing society. The new Masters of Arts in Education/Teacher Education Programs for elementary and secondary teacher certification are 33-credit Master’s Degree (MAED) programs, leading to Arizona teacher licensure. The program recognizes and addresses the developmental process of teaching and learning in a diverse society.