Master of Education

Your Online Master of Education Degree at USD

Become a Teacher Who Makes an Even Greater Impact.

The University of San Diego’s innovative, online Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need to enhance their teaching — with an emphasis on 21st-century skills, equity, and social justice, classroom inquiry, and professional response to the Common Core Standards.

Offered through our School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the online Master of Education program enables degree candidates to choose from among several distinct specialization options — so you can home in on your area of interest and earn your degree on your own time while engaging with top-quality instructors and experienced educators from across the country.

Why Choose the University of San Diego

• Immersive and unique career-building education
• Accomplished professional faculty with extensive education/teaching experience
• Strong networking opportunities with faculty/peers through online collaboration
• 100% online = flexibility for working professionals
• Complete your degree in 20 months

Accreditation

Accreditation is an important quality indicator for college and university degree programs, generally regarded as a stamp of approval that ensures you will be able to apply for financial aid and transfer your credits if you decide to switch schools. Most state universities and private non-profit universities will have regional accreditation, which is the most widely accepted and trusted in terms of transfer credit and eligibility for employer tuition assistance programs. The University of San Diego has regional accreditation.

The WASC Senior College and University Commission – WASC is a regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as certifying institutional eligibility for federal funding in a number of programs, including student access to federal financial aid. Learn more about the importance of selecting a regionally accredited program.

Licensure or Certification

Currently, every state requires teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree at a minimum; most states also require a combination of experience, licensures, and continuing education hours. The M.Ed. degree does not in itself constitute a teaching license or administrative credential, however, it is considered to be the ultimate qualification and resume builder for educators or prospective educators.

Specific licensure and certification requirements typically vary by state, with some states enjoying reciprocal agreements with others. Teach.org, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, lists licensure and education requirements for each state. Additionally, each state has a website listing its teaching requirements. Those in California can find qualifications at TeachCalifornia.org.

The University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers a robust portfolio of courses and programs needed by aspiring professionals that evolve in response to their professional development in the fields of business, education, and health care.

PCE nurtures key partnerships on the local, national and international level to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers, as well as with their employers to help achieve their highest value and potential. With University of San Diego faculty and expert practitioners, we create educational opportunities and programs that students need to:

• Improve performance with new skills and knowledge
• Advance in their careers and open doors to new opportunities
• Make a positive, meaningful change in their organizations and communities

The Mission of the University of San Diego

The University of San Diego is committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. The Division of Professional and Continuing Education shares this mission through academic outreach to adult and professional students.

Values

The Division of Professional and Continuing Education is an agile and innovative academic organization committed to university and community partners in ways that serve working professionals and their employers. Thousands of current and returning students and employers have put their trust in PCE to provide excellent educational opportunities for their personal and professional growth.

Diversity at USD

Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice at USD

As a Catholic institution, the University of San Diego seeks to represent the diversity and beauty of God’s creation as a way to understand and work to eliminate injustices on our campus, in our local community, and around the world. The University is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and collaborative community and values students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds and faith traditions. As a university committed to academic excellence, we strive to include diverse perspectives as a way of maximizing the transformative potential of learning, teaching, and scholarship.

Distinctions

• Recognized as a Community Engagement Institution by the Carnegie Foundation
• Member of Ashoka's Changemaker Campus Consortium
• Ranked by US News & World Report, Business Week, and others

Accreditation

USD is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).