Master of Education in Instruction

This program is offered fully online.

The Master of Education in Instruction degree at Augusta University supports educators by enhancing their professional knowledge and skills related to teaching, managing, and learning in P-12 schools and other educational settings.  Aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the program of study addresses the Georgia Department of Education’s TAPS performance standards and the teacher evaluation system.

The M.Ed. in Instruction is dedicated to:

• Empowering teachers to take control of their own professional development. 
• Improving teaching practices leading to improved student learning. 
• Integrating theory, research, and classroom data with advanced practical teaching strategies for classroom implementation.
• Improving teaching practices in the areas of: teaching and learning strategies, classroom management, instructional technology, teaching diverse learners in the local context, designing and implementing relevant classroom assessments and using data to inform and improve practice.  

The Master of Education (MEd) in Instruction is designed for candidates who hold a valid teaching certificate and seek an advanced graduate degree. The program consists of 36 semester hours. All content coursework and key assessments will reflect existing certification areas.

Program Highlights 

• Up to 6 hours credit for induction work in local school systems.
• Embedded space in the program for certificate endorsements.
• Computer Science, ESOL, Gifted, PBIS, Reading, and STEM endorsements available.
• Program offered fully online.
• One-on-one help from a faculty member academic advisor.

 

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Master of Education in Instruction Disclosure Statement

Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.