Master of Education

For Certified Teachers or Those Seeking Initial Certification

Be prepared to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s classrooms with advanced teaching techniques, cutting-edge technology training, leadership, research experience and more. Choose from one of four unique concentrations and let your passions lift your career to the next level.

The Art of Teaching 

All Bachelor’s Degrees Welcome | Thesis Required | Certification Add-On Available

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What’s the next level? The master level. This concentration offers total confidence and expertise in all aspects of teaching and learning through individualized attention and highly-relevant coursework—including educational policy and advocacy, working with diverse student populations, community partnerships and so much more. Designed for certified, practicing teachers and non-certified educators seeking leadership positions.

Early Childhood Certification (PreK-4)

Earn your master’s and your certification at the same time. This concentration provides the opportunity to focus on the unique qualities and challenges of the early and elementary student, with a strong emphasis on serving all young learners. Perfect for public and private school teachers, as well as those looking to serve at the administrative level of a preschool.

Special Education Certification (PreK-12)

Special Education expertise is in high demand. Meet the needs of your community with the collaborative and pedagogical strategies needed to foster success and growth within this growing population of students. This certification includes early field experience with supervision from both a Cedar Crest Special Education faculty member and a mentor in the school district.

Secondary Education Certification (7-12)

Looking to earn initial certification and already have your bachelor’s? This is a great place to start. Learn to educate and inspire culturally, linguistically and developmentally diverse students while mastering teaching concepts and technology in the classroom. Choose from one of the following certification areas*: 

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Math
• Social Studies
• English
• Spanish (K-12)

*While it is not required that you have a bachelor’s degree in your preferred subject, please note that each certification area has certain undergraduate coursework requirements.