Online Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Achieve More Out of Your Career

Take your career to the next level with the University of Mount Union's online Master of Education (M.Ed.). Our relevant, robust, and engaging curriculum allows you to establish yourself as a leader in education while positively impacting students' lives. Mount Union's program offers the flexibility and convenience that working professionals like yourself need.

BENEFITS OF THE ONLINE MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAM:

Fully online, accredited two-year program
Seven-week course structure emphasizing one class at a time
Flexible, project-based internship or practicum completed in your home school
Start the program in the summer, fall, or spring semester
30 credit-hour program | 36 credit-hours for the Ohio principal licensure concentration

Tailor a degree to your career goals by choosing one of our four concentrations, and take your career to the next level. Request more information on our MBA program or apply now and discover how we can help you achieve more.

Master of Education – Concentrations Offered In

Athletic Coaching

This concentration combines the University's track record in producing highly successful coaches at all levels of organized athletics with its rich history of academic preparation in education and sport-related fields. Mount Union's online M.Ed. with a concentration in athletic coaching is a premier program for developing athletic coaches who are strong leaders, motivators, and communicators.

Mount Union also offers an online Athletic Coaching Certificate ideal for current coaches, youth sports leaders, and career changers. The Athletic Coaching Certificate is fully stackable toward Mount Union’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree, providing a seamless transition for continued professional growth.
Educational Leadership

Take the next step in your career as you gain exposure to leadership, organizational change, and school culture. The M.Ed. in educational leadership is designed to prepare teaching professionals to serve as successful leaders in roles such as program administrators, teacher leaders, distance learning coordinators and district administrators.
Instructional Design and Technology

With the ever-changing learning environments of P-12 and higher education transitioning from traditional formats of instruction to fully online learning platforms, the M.Ed. in instructional design and technology will enable you to better utilize technology for designing and delivering curriculum. Instructional designers are not only sought out by the P-12 and higher education fields, but also by Ed-tech companies and many HR training departments in many industries.

Mount Union also offers an online Instructional Design and Technology Certificate ideal for educators, corporate trainers, and career changers. The program builds expertise in instructional design, learning technologies, and project management.
Ohio Principal Licensure

The Ohio principal licensure concentration is specifically designed for educational professionals seeking to serve as principals or in administrative positions that require the Ohio Principal License. Through an engaging curriculum and a project-based internship tailored to meet the needs of your school district, you will be prepared to sit for the Ohio Assessment for Educators licensure exam and earn your Ohio Principal License.

Mount Union also offers an online Ohio Principal's Licensure Certificate program, designed for experienced educators with a graduate degree who are ready to step into leadership roles in P–12 school settings. Offering the flexibility to balance work and personal commitments, the certificate program prepares you to take the Ohio Principal Licensure Exam.