Online Master of Science in Education Programs

Expand your scope as an educator with the Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction online program. Designed for practicing teachers, this degree program prepares you to obtain licensure in areas such as a Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or Gifted and Talented.

In this program, you will focus on enhancing your leadership skills, evaluating and improving curriculum development processes, enriching instructional best practices and developing curriculum specialist tools.

Respond to the developmental and educational needs of young children with the online Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education program. Enhance your instructional techniques to foster learning and growth during children's formative years.

Tailored for licensed educators, this online program offers a comprehensive exploration of best practices in early childhood education. You will master the use of diverse assessment tools, acquire the skills to analyze and interpret curriculum data, and develop technology-integrated educational materials.

Advance into school leadership roles with the Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership online program. This master's program offers you an intense focus on areas of learning that include designing curriculum, implementing research-based instructional strategies, using assessments for learning and effectively motivating students in your classroom.

In this online MSE program, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a building-level school leader and administrator, build learning communities that support the success of all students and promote continuous organizational improvement, and integrate theory and practice through authentic, performance-based field activities. Choose an elective to specialize in elementary, middle or high school curriculum.

Gain the skills and preparation you need to become a board-certified teacher in the Master of Science in Education in Educational Theory and Practice online program. This online program offers you an opportunity to broaden your knowledge of curriculum theory and current practices based on National Board Certification standards.

In this online program, you will focus on learning new teaching methodology to increase student achievement by implementing the latest theory and best practices. You will also learn to evaluate student performance and apply field-based learning activities to enrich your instruction and curriculum.

As a graduate of this transformative online program, you will be prepared for completing the certification process and you will have strengthened your teaching practice and gained a new perspective of your content, leading the way for you to become a more effective and accomplished instructor.

The MSE in Educational Theory and Practice – Adult Education online program enables you to synthesize theory with teaching methods to best serve adult learners in a broad range of settings inside and outside the classroom. This master's program emphasizes reading and writing objectives, classifying content, classroom management, utilizing media and more.

This in-depth master's program can broaden your knowledge of curriculum theory and current practices based on National Board Certification standards. Plus, the tightly integrated, application-based curriculum focuses on learning theories and developmental processes, major contributors to the adult learning discipline, and psychological aspects of middle and later life challenges and crises.

In the online MSE in Gifted, Talented & Creative program, supportive A-State faculty and professional mentors will guide your development as you pursue gifted, talented and creative K-12 licensure. Gain the expertise to identify gifted students, assess their needs and design instructional strategies to support their learning.

Study current issues in gifted education, and subjects such as effective programming and education philosophies. Learn on your schedule with 100% online coursework, and through rewarding internship and practicum experiences where you will apply what you are learning.

Foster a love and appreciation for reading in your students with the knowledge you gain from the Master of Science in Education in Reading online program. This TEACH Grant-eligible online program provides you with the skills and techniques to effectively teach reading and help all students reach their literacy potential.

Aligned to International Literacy Association (ILA) standards, the MSE in Reading online program will prepare you for the reading specialist certification exam. Upon completion of this program, you will have learned how to apply diagnostic assessments, interventions and methods to help struggling readers.

Learn to foster the mental health wellbeing of K-12 students who have experienced life-changing traumatic events. The MSE in School Counseling – Crisis and Trauma online program prepares you with the specialized knowledge and tools you need to be fully qualified in supporting students from all backgrounds. Teaching experience is not required for admission; however, students should have access to a classroom for the internship portion of the program.

In this online master's program, you will learn advanced counseling techniques to engage students and help them overcome the personal, academic and social hardships that surface after distressing events. In addition, you will learn how to design and implement a crisis plan and how to serve as a leader in your school and community during a time of crisis. By gaining an understanding of the nature and needs of students at all developmental levels and in multicultural contexts, you will learn to guide their personal and professional development.

Gain the knowledge and qualifications you need to guide students and serve as a counselor in K-12 education with the MSE in School Counseling – General Concentration online degree. This program featuring 100% online coursework provides you with unique expertise and preparation for school counseling in public or private school settings. Teaching experience is not required for admission; however, students should have access to a classroom for the internship portion of the program.

Acquire advanced practical counseling techniques to engage students and help them thrive. By developing an understanding of the nature and needs of students at all developmental levels and in multicultural contexts, you will learn to guide their personal and professional development. To better understand and process the complex needs and challenges of K-12 students and augment preparation in becoming impactful school counselors, you will attend weekly supervision sessions in three of the courses.

Make a difference in the lives of children with the Master of Science in Education in Special Education – Instructional Specialist K-12 online program. This degree allows you to gain the knowledge and skills you need to accommodate the needs of students with different learning styles in K-12 while helping them reach their fullest potential.

Educators completing this TEACH Grant-eligible program gain expertise in teaching students exhibiting developmental, learning and behavioral exceptionalities and learn best practices in collaborating with general education teachers who have students with exceptionalities in their classrooms. This MSE online program offers you the opportunity to earn your special education teaching licensure in Arkansas.