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The Master of Arts degree in Education is designed for experienced educators who are interested in enhancing their professional practice through online study of advanced professional knowledge related to teaching, learning, and leadership in P-16 schools. Through elective sequences of learning opportunities, the student may develop one or two concentrations that focus on selected areas such as special education, technology and learning, K-12 school and postsecondary leadership, literacy education, science and mathematics education, and sports leadership and coaching. The MA in Education is available only online and only under Plan B (without thesis). The online format provides optimum flexibility for students who wish to engage in inquiry and learning that will contribute to exemplary educational practice. The program must be completed within five years.

For the official program description, visit the Education section of Academic Programs.

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this program as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about this program, visit the Education program site.

Admissions are made for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters each year.

For information on Graduate Education at MSU, visit the Graduate Education section of Academic Programs. For specific program requirements, visit the Education section.

For an online Graduate Application, visit the Graduate School site.

For current tuition, fees, and payment information, visit the Controller's Student Accounts page.

For the University's tuition refund policy, visit the Controller's Operational Policies page.

For information about financial aid, including loans, available for students at Michigan State University, visit the Office of Financial Aid site.

For additional information about graduate study at Michigan State University, visit the Graduate School site.

Michigan State University serves the distance and continuing education needs of organizations by offering program customization, group sales, and consulting services through MSU Global Online Connection. To learn more, visit the MSU Global site.

Courses in this program are taught via the Internet. In order to participate in this program, students must be comfortable with, and have access to, a computer with an Internet connection. For assistance, visit the Student Computer Requirement and Considerations for Computer Use page.

For information about equipment needed to participate in this program, visit the Virtual University's Basic Equipment page.

Master of Arts in Education
Michigan State University
College of Education
253 Erickson Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1034
Phone: (517) 355-1825
Fax: (517) 432-2352
Email: onlineed@msu.edu