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Inspire, Lead, and Elevate Education
Enhance your credentials and knowledge in the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degree program at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). In this program, you will examine the education process and strengthen your background in critical areas such as curriculum design, instructional methods, assessment strategies, and more so you can empower students by applying what you learn immediately. You’ll also reinforce soft skills such as problem-solving and research while gaining up-to-date insight into learning tools and technologies.
With your MAEd degree, you will become more effective in your practice and deepen your impact as an educator while having a strong and positive influence on students. Upon completion of your online master’s in education, you will be able to:
- Design appropriate, challenging, and diverse learning experiences informed by contemporary, research-based theory and practice
- Design a variety of strategies and experiences to elicit evidence of learner growth and responsive instructional decisions
- Analyze research that generates positive social change, along with evidence-based practices and academic writing
- Demonstrate innovative actions serving as an advocate and change agent within communities by engaging in continuous professional growth
- Construct effective methods of collaboration, communication, and partnership with colleagues, community, and stakeholders
- Apply confidence, competence, and purpose around digital citizenship, consuming, creating, and communicating information and ideas using technology
Military Students $250.00/credit
Education Master’s Degree Courses $600.00/credit
Technology Fee** $115.00/course
Books and Other Class Materials** $125.00/average per course
Graduation Fee $150.00
Total Program Cost See UAGC Catalog¹
¹Keep in mind that this figure doesn’t factor in any potential discounts, partner benefits, or impact of accepted transfer credits, if eligible.
UAGC offers enrolled students access to ScholarshipUniverse, a platform that tailors external scholarship opportunities to your unique situation, making it easier to find and apply for scholarships.
UAGC is proud to provide reduced tuition rates for our academic and corporate partners, helping community college transfer students and corporate employees earn their degrees at a lower cost.
Master’s in Education Curriculum Overview
Your eight core education courses, worth 24 credits, define the foundation of knowledge and skills for you to provide instruction to diverse populations. You will study in-depth those areas that most influence educational institutions, including instructional methods, curriculum design, assessment strategies, advanced pedagogical theory, and principles of leadership. Your specialization options are composed of courses that you can select for yourself, based on your personal interests and expertise. Your courses are taught by education faculty members who represent a rich cross-section of education professionals, all have advanced degrees, and who are leaders in the field.
To be awarded the Master of Arts in Education degree, all students must complete 36 credits, with a 3.0 minimum grade point average.
This program is not designed to meet the state educational requirements for teacher licensure or certification in any state. Students seeking teacher licensure shall carefully research their state's requirements prior to enrollment and regularly review the requirements as they are subject to change. Requirements vary by state. Graduates will be subject to additional requirements on a state-by-state basis that will include one or more of the following: student teaching or practicum experience, additional coursework, additional testing, or, if the state requires a specific type of degree, earning an additional degree. None of the University of Arizona Global Campus online education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), which is a requirement for certification in some states. Other factors, such as a student’s criminal history, may prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure, certification, or employment in their field of study.
Alabama Students: Authorization to provide an education program does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama professional educator or professional leadership certificate. Applicants who complete an education or educator preparation program at a non-Alabama institution must apply for an Alabama professional educator or professional leadership certificate through the Alabama Certificate Reciprocity Approach. Current requirements may be found at https://www.alabamaachieves.org/teacher-center/.
California Students: An education degree offered through the University of Arizona Global Campus online modality does not lead to teacher licensure in the state of California. In order to obtain teacher licensure, a baccalaureate or higher degree, except in professional education, from an approved accredited college or university is required. Residents that meet the education requirement must also complete a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved teacher preparation program which includes specific coursework, a teaching performance assessment, and a formal recommendation by the program sponsor where the preparation program was completed. For additional details regarding the single subject teaching credential requirements for teachers prepared in California, please visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/Single-Multiple-Subject-Credentials-(CL-560C). For additional details regarding the single subject teaching credential requirements for teachers prepared outside of California, please visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/Single-Subject-Credentials-Outside-CA-(CL-560).
Kentucky Students: Please be advised that although the University of Arizona Global Campus offers a variety of programs aimed at preparing potential educators in diverse settings, our programs are NOT accredited in Kentucky by the Education Professional Standards Board and are NOT recognized for initial, additional, or renewal of certification or salary enhancement (rank change) for K-12 educators in Kentucky. For more information, please visit the Education Professional Standards Board’s website at http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=220
Certain degree programs may not be available in all states.
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The Online Learner Support Certification recognizes programs that provide all the critical student and academic services needed for learner success and use learner feedback to continuously improve those services.
What Can I Do with a Master’s in Education?
You will benefit from opportunities to enhance your career with a degree in education at the graduate level. With a Master of Arts in Education, you may be able to pursue education careers such as:
- Admissions Director
- Financial Aid Director
- Registrar
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- Social and Community Service Managers
Gain insights into the education job market by reviewing the Bureau of Labor Statistics market outlook report.
The ability to work toward my degree and maintain my daily life was a huge factor in my decision to go back.
Master of Arts in Education FAQs
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Earning a master's in education may be a valuable investment in your future. This degree equips you with advanced skills and knowledge, positioning you to pursue leadership roles within educational settings and beyond. Moreover, the flexibility of the online program at UAGC allows you to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments, making it an excellent choice for educators seeking to enhance their careers.
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At UAGC, you’ll take one master’s degree course at a time in six-week intervals, allowing you to balance school, work, and family commitments, while still being able to access your online classroom from anywhere. With 36 credits across 12 courses, the MAEd program can be completed in less than two years.
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Your eight core education courses in the online master’s in education program define the foundation of knowledge and skills for you to provide instruction to diverse populations. You will get in-depth study of the areas that most influence educational institutions, including instructional methods, curriculum design, assessment strategies, advanced pedagogical theory, and principles of leadership.
Your specialization options are composed of courses that you can select for yourself, based on your personal interests and expertise. Your courses are taught by education faculty members who represent a rich cross-section of education professionals, all have advanced degrees, and are leaders in the field.
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To access this rate using the Liberty Grant, only eligible undergraduate active duty service members, members of the National Guard, Reservists, spouses of active duty, members of the National Guard and Reservists, Department of Defense employees using Tuition Assistance (TA), and civilian employees of the United States Coast Guard (only if utilizing Military Tuition Assistance) will qualify.
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The Technology Fee covers access to University systems such as the online classroom, the Student Portal, and other academic resources. The Technology Fee and the Course Digital Materials (CDM) Fee are fully refundable if a student does not attend beyond Day 3 of a course (Week 3 if covered under the University of Arizona Global Campus Promise Refund Schedule). After this time, the fee becomes non-refundable. Students are charged the Technology Fee for repeated coursework. Students are not charged the CDM fee for repeated coursework if previously charged.
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The transferability of credits is subject to the University of Arizona Global Campus transfer credit policies and requires the submission of official transcripts. The official transcripts will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office to determine the credits that will officially apply toward a UAGC degree program. Credits must be earned at the same degree level in order to be applied. Additional restrictions may apply. See the UAGC Academic Catalog for full undergraduate and graduate transfer policies.