OnlineM.Ed. Programs


Enhance your teaching skills or advance into dynamic new leadership roles with the knowledge you’ll gain in our online master’s in education programs.

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Why choose our online programs:

  • 100% online coursework—Study in the comfort of your home, on the go, or during your work day
  • Streamlined admissions —No GRE, recommendations, or writing samples required
  • Affordable tuition—Benefit from pay-as-you-go payment options
  • Flexible and convenient —Choose your start and finish courses within 6 weeks

Which online program is right for you?

GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education – English Language Learners (ELL)

12 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

In the online Master of Education – English Language Learners (ELL) degree program, you will gain the practitioner-focused preparation you need to meet the demand for more qualified teacher leaders in P-12 classrooms and beyond.

Broaden your foundation of pedagogical knowledge as you explore meaningful ways to infuse engaging instruction within all content areas, including Common Core State Standards. You will also complete an internship embedded in the curriculum, which gives you field experience supporting students who are learning English as their second language, as well as a portfolio of work and exam component in lieu of a thesis.


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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education – Health and Physical Education

14 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

Elevate your skills in creating an educational foundation for healthy student outcomes by earning your online Master of Education – Health and Physical Education from Eastern Washington University. This flexible online graduate degree is designed to build your expertise in applying the three domains of learning (psychomotor, cognitive, and affective) to help foster a lifelong active mindset in the classroom.

Our dedicated faculty incorporate socially engaging, project-based learning featuring practical application as you prepare to instill healthy behaviors in all learners in the classroom and beyond. This online master's in health and physical education also includes internship hours incorporating fundamental K-12 standards-based programming, curriculum and instruction to ready you for success as an educational resource for physical movement and health literacy for students of all abilities.

A teaching certificate is required for admission to this program.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education – Library Media

12 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

The EWU online Master of Education – Library Media degree program empowers you to turn the page in your career as a school librarian or library media educator. Prepare to help inspire students to become enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.

In our online M.Ed. core coursework, you will focus on the transformation of learning and teaching as you examine the current issues in education. You will also explore the tools and strategies used in both quantitative and qualitative educational research methods. In our online library media specialization courses, you will develop advanced librarian leadership and administration skills, including technology-embedded instruction, collaborative content integration, and literature study in the classroom. This non-thesis online master’s in library media also features an internship in a school library, a portfolio course, and a comprehensive exam.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

12 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

Discover new heights in your career by earning your Master of Education – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Our innovative online M.Ed. TESOL degree program provides rigorous development to build a strong educational background, combined with specialized TESOL coursework grounded in decades of instructional research and best practices.

This non-thesis master’s program includes an internship that gives you experience in the field teaching or tutoring non-native English speakers. You will also complete a portfolio of work and a comprehensive exam.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education — Adult Education

12 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

Familiarize yourself with the principles of andragogy—the teaching of adults—in this innovative online program. Develop the rudiments of assessment and classroom management as they pertain to adult learners.

The curriculum is grounded in evidence-based research, addressing useful strategies and techniques, and encouraging self-reflection to use as a tool to teach adults effectively.

Prepare for a broad range of roles working with adults in post-secondary educational settings, including community college vocational or GED programs, adult basic skills programs, in-service coordination in corporate and nonprofit settings, military training, and more.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education — Curriculum & Instruction

12 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

Increase your knowledge and earning potential while joining a legacy of quality teacher education programs that dates back more than a century.

Gain an understanding of how to develop curriculum aligned with regulatory standards and evolving trends, and learn to refine instructional strategies. Prepare to continue serving in the classroom as a lead teacher or outside the classroom in building-level positions dealing with curriculum planning or instructional design.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education — Early Childhood Education

12 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

Learn how you can more powerfully impact children's lives during their formative years while studying relevant topics such as the science of early childhood development, creating positive learning environments for children, leadership and policy, and understanding family systems and engagement.

This program is aligned with standards put forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the course content reflects current evidence-based practices for working with and supporting young children (birth through age 8) and their families.

If you already hold a teaching certificate, you will be eligible for an added endorsement in early childhood education (grades P-3) when you complete this program. Otherwise, enhance your credentials to serve in a leadership role in a public agency such as Head Start, or in a private preschool or child care center.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education — Educational Leadership

12 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

Based on state and national standards and grounded in the principles of best practices in educational leadership, management and administration, this rigorous program carries a reputation for preparing candidates for school leadership positions.

Develop skills to become an effective school leader in this program, which helps you broaden your role as a Department Head, Mentor, Curriculum Coach, and more. It does not satisfy the requirements of the Washington State Department of Public Instruction for a school principal certificate.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education — Educational Leadership Principal Certificate

15-16 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

Designed for educators seeking certification as a principal, this online program will empower you with the leadership knowledge and practical experience for assuming a variety of administrative positions in the public schools.

Learn how to interact with your school's community, manage the challenges of curriculum development, interpret and use test results, and ensure your staff empowers students to achieve established academic goals. With rigorous online coursework taught by the same experienced faculty who teach on campus, this M.Ed. will give you the resources and tools to positively impact student success.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education — Literacy

12 months Duration
49 Credit Hours
$15,925 Total Tuition

Develop the skills to boost student literacy in a supportive learning environment. Literacy is a critical skill for academic success, and this program can provide you with the knowledge to support the diverse learning needs of a P-12 classroom.

Based on current research and best practices, the curriculum is applicable for teachers in the field and for those who are interested in becoming reading specialists in schools.

The program is designed by our literacy faculty, who have extensive experience teaching reading, writing, and English Language Arts (ELA) in K-12 settings. They can provide the expertise and guidance to expand your knowledge of literacy instruction and pedagogy.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Education — Special Education

12 months Duration
50 Credit Hours
$16,250 Total Tuition

Help special education students reach their full potential with the Master of Education – Special Education online program from Eastern Washington University. With curriculum aligned to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards, this 100 percent online program will deepen your insight into all aspects of inclusive education for students with disabilities in P-12. Learn how to design instruction for students with low- and high-incidence disabilities and increase proficiency in managing student behavior, social interaction skills and their assessment.

This program meets the requirements for an add-on endorsement in special education for teaching certificates in the state of Washington and provides an opportunity for general education teachers to earn a second endorsement in a specialty area.

A teaching certificate is required for admission to this program.

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The School of Education programs are approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).

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Master of Education — Special Education

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 50 Tuition: $325 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 12/16/24 Start class: 12/30/24

Help special education students reach their full potential with the Master of Education – Special Education online program from Eastern Washington University. With curriculum aligned to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards, this 100 percent online program will deepen your insight into all aspects of inclusive education for students with disabilities in P-12. Learn how to design instruction for students with low- and high-incidence disabilities and increase proficiency in managing student behavior, social interaction skills and their assessment.

This program meets the requirements for an add-on endorsement in special education for teaching certificates in the state of Washington and provides an opportunity for general education teachers to earn a second endorsement in a specialty area.

A teaching certificate is required for admission to this program.

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