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Transform your career with our Master of Education program, tailored to your professional goals. Choose from specializations in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, and School Counseling. Our comprehensive curriculum offers Texas Teacher Certification in Math, Science, and Technology Applications, with specialized courses in STEM teaching methodologies and emerging technologies. Benefit from field experience, internships, and practicum opportunities. Our graduates hold prestigious roles such as superintendents, school district administrators, principals, and assistant principals, qualifying for positions at all educational levels. Apply now to advance your educational career at North American University.

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Complete your degree as fast as 12 months

Enjoy the convenience of 100% online classes

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SPECIALIZATIONS

Advance your career with our Master of Education program, offering specializations in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, and School Counseling (30 CR and 48 CR).

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Merges business theory and data analysis, covering decision models and data mining.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Enhances healthcare services with courses in healthcare systems and finance.

SCHOOL COUNSELING

Builds leadership and change management skills through focused courses.

Affordable Tuition

Invest in your future education without breaking the bank.

No Semester Fees

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Expert-Led Learning

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Master of Education in Educational Leadership

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership program prepares future school leaders who are forward-looking visionaries, effective communicators, knowledgeable and informed instructional leaders, advocates of technology, and adept resource managers.

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership program prepares future school leaders who are forward-looking visionaries, effective communicators, knowledgeable and informed instructional leaders, advocates of technology, and adept resource managers.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership program prepares students to become
proficient school leaders who:

  1. Establish and implement a shared vision of high expectations.
  2. Create a positive school culture through effective communication and collaboration with a diverse school community.
  3. Promote the success of all students through rigorous curriculum, effective instructional practices, and data-driven instructional interventions.
  4. Manage human capital through the selection of highly trained teachers, facilitation of professional learning communities, and comprehensive evaluation program.
  5. Oversee the integration of cutting-edge technology into all aspects of the school.

Students seeking an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership must have at least two years of teaching experience in a k-12 educational setting and complete 30 credit hours of coursework including 6 credits, and 270 clock hour internship. The program requires completion of the following courses:


Core Courses (30 Credits)

  • EDUC 5314 Data-Driven Instruction
  • EDUC 5315 Instructional Coaching for School Leaders (personnel)
  • EDUC 5319 School Budgeting and Resource Management
  • EDUC 5320 Communication for School Leaders
  • EDUC 5324 Integrating Technology into Education
  • EDUC 5327 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Education
  • EDUC 5328 Action Research
  • EDUC 5329 Organizational Management
  • EDUC 5322 Practicum 1
  • EDUC 5323 Practicum 2
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Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction trains students to develop curricula and deliver instruction using technology, based on research and professional practice. It helps them understand educational institutions’ complexities and apply this knowledge to achieve personal and professional goals while effectively communicating with stakeholders about human development and learning environments.

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction equips students with advanced knowledge and pedagogical skills to implement curricula using technology and research-based strategies. It also prepares teachers for leadership roles in Curriculum and Instruction, particularly in English Language Arts and Literacy, alongside STEM fields.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction program prepares students to become
proficient school leaders who:

  1. Apply human development and learning theories to create productive learning environments.
  2. Implement curricula with fidelity, using educational best practices, instructional technology, and
    current research to follow state-mandated standards
  3. Develop pedagogical understandings and subject matter knowledge in STEM fields and English
    Language Arts and Literacy.
  4. Demonstrate competence in subject area content courses.

Students seeking a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction degree are required to complete 30 credit hours;
24 credits of core courses and 6 credits of concentration courses.


Core Courses (30 Credits)

EDUC 5311 Human Growth and Development
EDUC 5312 Curriculum and Instructional Design
EDUC 5313 Statistical Procedures and Measurement
EDUC 5324 Integrating Technology into Education
EDUC 5325 Research Methods in Education
CUIN 5341 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction 1
CUIN 5342 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction 2
CUIN 5343 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction 3

Educational Technology Concentration (6 credits)
CUIN 5331 Web Design and Web 2.0 Applications
CUIN 5332 Digital Graphics and Animation

English Language Arts Concentration (6 credits)
ENGL 5314 Literary Theory and Criticism
ENGL 5315 Literature for Young Adults

Mathematics Education Concentration (15 credits)
MATH 5312 Geometry and Trigonometry for Teachers
MATH 5313 Advanced Calculus

Science Education Concentration (6 credits)
CUIN 5321 Methods in Science Teaching
CUIN 5323 Teaching Science Lab

Master of Education in School Counseling with 48 credit hours

The M.Ed. in School Counseling program prepares students for K-12 school counselor roles through a 48-credit, non-thesis curriculum. It includes a practicum and covers counseling theories, data-driven decision-making, research methods, legal and ethical issues, and comprehensive program management. Graduates gain skills in individual and group counseling.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling is designed to prepare candidates with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to design and implement a comprehensive and developmental school counseling program. The M.Ed. program prepares candidates to pursue the Counseling Certification Program at the Texas Education Agency.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in counseling program enables students to

  1. Appreciate the need for observing legal and ethical practices in counseling.
  2. Recognize the relationship between human growth and development and options for counseling interventions
  3. Use individual and group counseling techniques to facilitate treatment planning and implementation for diverse student populations.
  4. Research career development options and create a personal career plan.
  5. Understand the various roles of the school counselor, including standards and behaviors as defined in Texas Education Agency’s Comprehensive and Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program.

Students pursuing an M.Ed. in School Counseling must complete 48 credit hours. Teaching experience is not required for admission, but some states may require it for employment. The program includes core education and major courses.

Core Courses (15 Credits)

EDUC 5311 Human Growth and Development
EDUC 5312 Curriculum and Instructional Design
EDUC 5313 Statistical Procedures and Measurement in Education
EDUC 5324 Integrating Technology into Education
EDUC 5325 Research Methods in Education

Major Courses (33 credits)
COUN 5311 Foundation of School Counseling
COUN 5312 Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques
COUN 5313 Counseling Children and Adolescents
COUN 5314 Multicultural Counseling
COUN 5315 Developmental Guidance and Counseling
COUN 5316 Career Development and Counseling
COUN 5317 Practicum for School Counseling**
COUN 5318 Group and Family Counseling Theories and Techniques
COUN 5319 Mental Health & Community Counseling
COUN 5320 Counseling for Special Population
COUN 5327 Ethics in Professional Counseling