College of Education
Master of Arts in Education
Take the next step in your education career with study shaped around your goals. Strengthen your leadership and research skills with personalized advising and opportunities to apply your learning.
Master of Arts in Education at Findlay
Why study Master of Arts in Education at Findlay?
Advance your work in education through Findlay’s Master of Arts in Education. The program offers emphasis areas and electives that can help working professionals shape study around their goals.
- Choose a focus. Explore Educational Administration, Reading, or Curricular and Instructional Leadership for the Whole Child, or plan electives with an advisor.
- Study leadership and change. Core courses examine how educators can lead and improve their institutions.
- Use evidence in practice. A culminating experience develops research and data skills for informed educational decisions.
The MAE can support instructional leadership, curriculum work, and program development. Roles and licensure requirements depend on the emphasis and credentials you choose.
Program
Offerings
Program
Mission
The mission of the Master of Arts in Education is to:enhance the development of teachers, administrators, and student services specialists so that they are prepared to:
- Reflect on instructional trends, methods and models in a teaching area of choice, selecting those most appropriate for the needs of their student population.
- Become aware of the variety of family, social service, community, and business resources available to educators and develop collaborative plans and/or training materials to provide for perceived needs.
- Foster enhanced interpersonal skills.
- Examine and develop their own significant role as educators.
- Develop techniques for managing changes
- Experience the role of educator as researcher.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Master of Arts in Education by the Numbers
33
Required credits
Listed for the Master of Arts in Education program.
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At a Glance
College
College of Education
Degree
Master of Arts in Education
Format
Online
Required credits
33 Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Master of Arts degree in Education must complete the following curriculum.
The curriculum consists of required courses. View the full core curriculum in the University of Findlay Graduate Catalog.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
Courses in the MAE program core allow you to know yourself as a leader then how you can impact change at your institution. The culminating experience allows you to understand research and how to use data to make evidence-based decisions.
Elective courses may include courses with fieldwork. Principal, superintendent, and treasurer programs include an internship course with required hours.
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Careers
The Master of Arts in Education can support experienced educators pursuing instructional leadership, curriculum work, and program development. Roles depend on the chosen emphasis and credentials.
- Instructional coordinator
- Curriculum specialist
- Teacher leader
- Education program coordinator
Explore related occupations and typical entry requirements in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for instructional coordinators.
TESTIMONIALS
The Oiler Experience
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at the University of Findlay.
“If you seek a university that makes you feel valued, UF is it. An overwhelming sense of belonging and continued support by staff and faculty, even into your professional career. “
financial aid
Cost of Education
Graduate students can support the cost of their education in a variety of ways during their time at Findlay.
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Accreditation
University of Findlay’s College of Education is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. The College of Education holds national accreditation through CAEP.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
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