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Master's Degree Programs

Graduate programs in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education foster the insights and skills needed to deal with the most pressing challenges facing the education profession. They also are well regarded by professors and educational leaders throughout the nation. Outstanding faculty members construct rigorous coursework and field experiences for graduate students and engage in millions of dollars of funded research. The College of Education is committed to addressing real problems in practice and contributing to policy development and analysis. 

Master’s programs generally prepare graduates for advancements or new roles within their respective fields as practitioners. For educators, the M. Ed. generally provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain leadership positions in schools or to add initial or advanced certification in teaching. Many programs also help students develop methods of inquiry and can lead to careers in research.

   

Adult and Higher Education


Emphasis areas include: Higher Education Administration; Intercollegiate Athletics Administration; Student Affairs; Workforce, Adult and Continuing Education

 

Adult and Higher
Education

Early Childhood Education


Students pursuing a master’s degree with early childhood emphasis deepen their knowledge and understanding of children, teaching and learning.
 

Early Childhood
Education

Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision

The mission of EACS is to promote critical inquiry that addresses important issues relating to teaching, learning and leadership.

 

Educational Administration,
Curriculum and Supervision

   

Educational Studies

The Educational Studies program prepares students to interpret, criticize, and construct educational ideas and arguments. This preparation examines the history of educational thought, institutions, and policies in their cultural and philosophical contexts.

Educational Studies

Elementary Education

The Elementary Education graduate degrees are designed to deepen and expand the content and pedagogical knowledge of teachers of grades 1-8.


Elementary Education

English Education

Graduates of our English Education master's degree program are in demand as K-12 teachers of English, reading and writing in Oklahoma and throughout the nation.



English Education

   

Instructional Leadership

The Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum graduate degrees are designed to expand and deepen the content knowledge and pedagogic practices of K-12 educators.



 

Instructional Leadership

Learning Experience Design and Technology

This Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Technology prepares students for roles as learning / instructional designers and developers, instructional design consultants, learning experience designers, educational technologists and more.

Learning Experience Design
and Technology

Mathematics Education

The Mathematics Education graduate programs prepare students to continue and expand on their work as teachers of mathematics at a variety of levels including PK-12 school systems and higher education.


 

Mathematics Education

   

Professional Counseling

The Professional Counseling Program is committed to delivering quality instruction and professional training to prepare students at the master’s level in clinical mental counseling, school counseling and addictions counseling.
 


Professional Counseling

Reading Specialist

Our reading specialist master’s program prepares candidates to serve in the roles of reading specialists, literacy interventionists, or literacy coaches in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.



Reading Specialist

Science Education

The Science Education graduate programs prepare students to continue and expand on their work as teachers of science at a variety of levels including PK-12 school systems and higher education.



Science Education

   

Science of Psychology, Data, and Research in Education

The Master of Science in the Science of Psychology, Data, and Research in Education prepares you to apply the latest developments in educational psychology and mixed-methods research to explore experiences and generate solutions in various educational contexts.

Science of Psychology, Data,
and Research in Education

Social Studies Education

The Social Studies Education graduate program prepares students to expand their teaching and scholarly abilities at a variety of levels, from PK-12 classrooms through higher education.


 


Social Studies Education

Special Education

The Master of Education within the Special Education program consists of coursework, field experiences and independent study. These blend theory, research and applied practice that enhances graduate students’ special education knowledge and skills.



Special Education

World Languages Education

The World Languages Education graduate program at the University of Oklahoma prepares students to continue and expand on their work as teachers of world languages at a variety of levels including PK-12 school systems and higher education.


World Languages Education