Master's in Education (For Practicing Teachers K-12)

The Master of Science in Education (MSE) program and its curriculum are designed to provide experienced K-12 educators, both practicing and nonpracticing, with the knowledge and experience to meet nationally recognized standards. This graduate-level program is NOT an introductory program to teaching. It has been specifically created for experienced educators who want to continue on their journey as highly effective teachers and build personal and professional skills. It is also intended for individuals who want to pursue career advancement in areas such as leadership, professional development, or mentoring.*

All coursework contains job-embedded assignments and, therefore, requires candidates
to teach a consistent group of learners. Candidates are taught to consider how to most effectively promote student learning and development and school achievement, and demonstrate their understanding of the program’s four knowledge goals: diverse learners, academic content and pedagogy, assessment, and professional responsibilities and relationships. The program is also designed to help candidates become proficient in five program competencies (outcomes), which are based upon national and professional standards for practicing teachers.

Candidates will choose to focus their studies in one of nine emphasis areas*: Teaching Literacy and Language—Grades K–6; Teaching Literacy and Language—Grades 6–12; Teaching with Technology; Teaching Students with Special Needs; Teaching Mathematics—Grades K–5; Teaching Mathematics—Grades 6–8; Teaching Mathematics—Grades 9–12; Teaching Science—Grades K–6; and Teaching Science—Grades 6–12.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

Individual state and school system requirements vary and may change from time to time. Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as to whether the program meets the specific requirements for any individual state or school system for certification or pay increase purposes. Kaplan University encourages its students to independently research the requirements in any state or school system in which they intend to seek certification or a pay increase.

*Not all emphasis areas are available each term based on minimum enrollments.