Master of Education (MEd)

The MEd is for licensed teachers interested in pursuing a master’s degree focused on improving practice and renewing passions for teaching through an emphasis on teacher inquiry.  This program is in a hybrid format and includes several curricular choices as a result. In addition to core program content, candidates complete coursework in a chosen endorsement or specialization area. Choices include: Reading, ESOL, Special Education, Environmental Literacy, Initial Administrator License and Certificate in Writing.  The Certificate in Writing is only available for students through the Oregon Writing Project Summer Institute program.  These areas are all highly sought-after competencies.  

Program Information

• Hybrid format - mostly online with two on-campus Saturdays a term
• Core classes begin in fall with endorsement courses beginning in summer
• Flexible evening or online schedule during the academic year
• Small class sizes with approximately 12-18 students each year in both formats
• $525/credit

Program Structure
Program Component		Credits	Course Delivery Options
MEd core classes		22	hybrid
Specialty Area	ESOL endorsement	14	online with required practicum in school
	Reading endorsement	14	online with required practicum in school
	Special Education endorsement	26	on-campus
	Administrator License	18	on-campus
	Certificate in the Teaching of Writing	15	on-campus
	Seminar Series (pending enrollment)	15	offered on demand, tailored to student interest

Steps to design your program

1. Choose area of specialization tied to format
   • Options to choose from are: Reading, ESOL, Special Education endorsements or seminar series in Environmental Literacy or Initial Administrator License or Certificate in the Teaching of Writing (for OWP Summer Institute participants).
   • All MEd students must choose an area of specialization.
2. Complete core courses of 22 credits in either format. 
3. Complete the additional endorsement or specialization program with 15-20 credits over the course of the MEd to total 37-42 credits for the degree
   • 22 core course credits
   • 15 credits in a endorsement/specialization or seminar series

    MEd Program handbook

Have questions?  Need more information? Ready to apply for admission?

Please contact: Heather Daniels, Director of Admission
phone - 503-375-5453
email - hdaniels@willamette.edu

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