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Key facts

Offered through the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the online Master of Education program enables degree candidates to earn their degree on their own time while engaging with top-quality instructors and experienced educators from across the country.

The online Master of Education (M.Ed.) program from University of San Diego is designed for practicing K-12 teachers with a minimum of two years of teaching experience in a wide variety of classroom settings, including public district, charter, independent or non-traditional schools.

This diversity of backgrounds allows students to leverage knowledge, experience and real-world applications from their peers to enrich learning throughout the program. It is also ideal for educators pursuing leadership positions such as principal and superintendent, as well as those seeking careers in Ed Tech and corporate educational roles.

Career prospects

Educators who understand the challenges and opportunities facing today’s students are in high demand. A Master of Education degree can open many doors and, depending on one’s specialization, a wide range of fulfilling career options.

Accreditation

The WASC Senior College and University Commission – WASC is a regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as certifying institutional eligibility for federal funding in a number of programs, including student access to federal financial aid.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Justice and Educational Equity
Educational Research Methodology
Instructional Design for Teacher Leaders
Learning and Cognition
Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
Ethical School Leadership on and Era of School Reform

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

We require:

Bachelor’s degree* with a GPA of 2.75 or higher from a regionally accredited institution; transcripts required from every college and university attended.
A personal phone interview
Two years of prior teaching experience: send a resume of your experience
Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional supervisors
Two 500-word essays
GRE score is optional
No teaching credential required; however, participants will need access to a classroom of students throughout the program to apply their learning and complete the course assignments as well as their action research project
Transcript and Credential Evaluations – An evaluation of degrees earned at institutions outside of the United States is required.

Tuition Fees

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13230 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13230 USD / year

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13230 USD / year

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