37 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Adult Education M.Ed. at the University of Minnesota is a professional programme designed for those teaching mature learners. This 34-credit degree is delivered in a public study mode, focusing on instructional design and development. Students gain expertise in helping adults acquire new skills for personal and career growth.

The Literacy Education M.Sc. at the University of Minnesota is a professional programme designed for licensed teachers. This public study mode course offers a flexible schedule for working educators, with a duration of one to two years. It focuses on advanced teaching methods and leadership skills in literacy.

The M.Ed. in Leadership in Education at the University of Minnesota is a professional master's programme designed for working educators. This 30-credit course, offered in a public study mode, can be completed in under two years. It focuses on organisational change and strategic collaboration to enhance K-12 student growth.

Earn your license to teach social studies in grades 5-12 and your master’s degree in just over a year. University of Minnesota's accelerated program in Social Studies Education - Teaching License will prepare you to start teaching with solid classroom experience.  

Discover solutions to issues in educational research, assessment, and program evaluation through measurement, evaluation, and statistics with this Quantitative Methods in Education program from University of Minnesota. Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to help inform educational policy, practice, and curriculum and—most importantly—help schools and students succeed. 

The accelerated program in Mathematics Education - Teaching License from University of Minnesota will prepare you to start teaching with solid classroom experience. 

As a student in the Psychological Foundations of Education program at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, you’ll study the psychological processes critical to education. Research in our program focuses on cognitive and social-emotional development, including high-level cognition and factors shaping and enhancing learning throughout the lifespan. 

This Higher Education (HE) track program from University of Minnesota prepares you with the professional experience and the theoretical knowledge for a career in working in and with higher education institutions and systems. 

Family Education at the University of Minnesota is a 30-credit, 100% online programme designed for working professionals. This public study mode degree focuses on parent-child interactions and curriculum design, preparing students to lead family-centred initiatives in diverse community and educational settings.

Become a leader in international and intercultural education. This Comparative and International Development Education (CIDE) track program at University of Minnesota is designed for students to gain a mastery of skills and knowledge in how cultural, economic, and political forces affect international and intercultural education. 

As an MA student in the Special Education program at University of Minnesota, you'll be trained to find solutions to problems that help individuals with disabilities learn and grow. Many of our special education MA students go on to earn their PhD in special education. 

The MA/PhD track in Learning Technologies from University of Minnesota prepares students to conduct research and engage in technology-related practices in higher education, K-12, and business settings. Core focus areas include learning analytics, K-12 technology integration, online distance learning, and multimedia design and development.  

The MA/PhD track in Literacy Education from University of Minnesota is designed for educators interested in advancing the field of literacy. Graduates of our program can expect to create a comprehensive research program that advances literacy. 

With a Masters of Arts in Counselor Education at University of Minnesota, you’ll be qualified to counsel individuals and groups throughout their lifespan. Become a licensed school counselor and help students develop academically, personally/socially, and in their careers. 

The accelerated program in English Education - Teaching License from University of Minnesota will prepare you to step into your classroom with confidence and solid classroom experience. 

The MA/PhD track in Elementary Education from University of Minnesota will allow you to contribute to the advancement of knowledge necessary to address the dynamic challenges of contemporary education at the elementary level. We train leaders in educational research and encourage students to dive deep into their own area of research. 

Earn your master’s of education and a license to teach in elementary classrooms (K-6) in Minnesota in just over a year with this Elementary Education - Teaching License program from University of Minnesota.