Program Information

The M.Ed. program curriculum is divided into two major components: a professional core of 7 courses (21 credits) and a 12-credit elective focus.

Core courses provide a solid framework in the following:

• promoting student learning
• inquiry and critical thinking
• technology integration
• assessment and data-driven decision making
• differentiated instruction
• action research

The program also offers 3 concentration options:

• Educational Technology (certificate awarded)
• Online Instruction (certificate awarded)
• Professional Studies (a combination of electives that meet your specific professional development needs)

Cohort model

The cohort model allows you to start the program with a group of other teachers. You'll take all of your core classes with this same group, and your fellow students will be able to serve as a resource for you as you progress through the program. You'll also be building important connections with teachers from varied backgrounds and a variety of different school districts.

Online Advisor

Our online advisors know the unique challenges online learners face, and they are available to help you at all stages of the program. You will be assigned an online advisor when you start the program, and the same advisor will stay with you until you graduate.

Focused on student outcomes

As governments at the state and national level focus on student outcomes and standardized testing, teacher salaries and evaluations will also depend more on student outcomes. St. Scholastica's M.Ed. is focused on teaching you how to increase student achievement by utilizing the latest research and best practices.

Career outlook

In Minnesota, master's prepared teachers earn an average salary increase of $6,995 (your actual salary increase will depend on the district you work in). In addition, less than 50% of Minnesota teachers hold master's degrees. Statistics are similar across the upper Midwest (see table below).