Educator Practices (MEd)

The Master of Education in Educator Practices is centered on excellence in teaching and promotes intellectual development, empowerment, and teacher leadership in a supportive environment. This program is designed for educators working in the field who wish to improve their professional practices. The program takes place off campus in school communities, based on the belief that the professional educator's working environment is a vital center of learning. Graduate courses are taught in non-traditional formats that work for the lives of teachers and instructed by faculty who are known for their expertise in a variety of professional positions in the field of education. The program's philosophy allows students the flexibility to create a focus and develop greater expertise at any instructional level, from early childhood to high school and beyond. Program instructors provide the most current and best research and practice for students, who may immediately apply these topics to their classroom and school. This individualization allows educators to match the program's content to school-specific needs and cultures. Courses and program activities engage teachers where they are, embedding professional educators in the work together throughout the program. An Action Research Practicum replaces the traditional graduate thesis. This Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is intended for educators who hold bachelor's degrees that can be verified by official transcripts. Students must be practicing educators to be admitted to the program. The program is offered in cohort models and in collaboration with other organizations. For special application information, contact advancedstudy@snhu.edu.