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With six specialized master’s degrees and a range of licensure, endorsement, and credential options—including 100% online programs—Xavier’s School of Education prepares educators to lead with purpose.
Guided by experienced faculty and rooted in Xavier’s Jesuit tradition, our M.Ed. programs combine theory and real-world practice through meaningful coursework and hands-on, collaborative learning—preparing you to meet the needs of today’s learners.
Our Programs
All of the School of Education graduate programs are nationally accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and all on-campus programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Education.
The Master of Education in Educational Administration's awards an advanced degree or licensure to licensed teachers who want to pursue administrative roles in education such as principal, administrative specialist or superintendent.
Example courses include:
• EDFD 500: History and Philosophy of American Education
• EDFD 505: Organization of Educational Systems in the United States
• EDFD 507: Educational Research & Educational Research Paper
• EDAD 543: Supervision of Instruction and Staff Personnel
• EDAD 548: Principalship OR EDAD 561: Administration of Pupil Personnel (for non-Principals)
• EDAD 562: Political Structures and School/Comm Relations
30 Credit Hours Required: 9 Core Education Courses and 21 Administration Courses.
The Master of Education in Elementary Education prepares students to teach children in grades PreK-3 and 4-9. Students may also pursue a teaching license for Early Childhood or Middle Childhood Education.
Example Courses:
- EDRE 512 - Reading Methods
- EDRE 569 - Phonics & Found of Literacy
- EDEC 558 - Play & Arts in Early Childhood
- EDCH 524 - Children’s Literature
- EDEC 555 - Early Childhood Care/Practices
- EDEC 331 - Early Childhood Math/Sci Cohrt
- EDRE 671 - Content Area Literacy
30 Credit Hours Required
Adolescent to Young Adult and Multi-Age - The Master of Education degree in Secondary Education is based on a foundation of liberal arts education that enhances the knowledge base for currently licensed teachers and other education stakeholders. The degree can also be completed in conjunction with an initial teacher licensure program.
M.Ed. Core Requirements (9 credit hours)
• EDFD 500 - History/Philosophy of Am Educ
• EDFD 505 - Org of Ed Systems in U.S.
• EDFD 507 - Educational Research
30 Credit Hours Required
The Master of Education degree in Special Education is based on a foundation of liberal arts education that enhances the knowledge base for currently licensed teachers and other education stakeholders. The degree can also be completed in conjunction with an initial teacher licensure program.
Example Courses:
Your chosen degree path determines the core classes you take. Your core education courses (totaling nine credit hours) include:
• EDFD 500: History and Philosophy of American Education
• EDFD 505: Organization of Educational Systems in the United States
• EDFD 507: Educational Research
• EDSP 560: Mild/Moderate Characteristics and Strategies
• EDSP 563: Special Education Assessment and Evaluation
• EDSP 567: Social Skills and Behavior Management
• EDSP 570: Moderate Intensive Characteristics
• EDSP 573: Special Education Assessment and Evaluation MI
30 Credit Hours Required
The Master of Education in Reading enhances understanding of the reading process with current theory and research as well as classroom application. Students learn how to work with students who need advanced training in reading skills.
Example Courses:
•EDFD 500: History and Philosophy of American Education
• EDFD 505: Organization of Educational Systems in the U.S
• EDFD 507: Educational Research & Educational Research Paper
• EDRE 671: Content Area Literacy
• EDRE 672: Theories of Reading
• EDRE 678: Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities
• EDCH 305/505: Storytelling as a Cultural Craft
• EDME 562: Phonics and Orton Gillingham
Program Features
- 30-36 Credit Hours Required
- 50+ Regional School District Partnerships
The Master of Education in TESOL combines the required courses for an Ohio TESOL endorsement with the foundational courses for a master's degree from Xavier.
Example Courses:
• EDFD: History and Philosophy of American Education3 credits
• EDFD 505: Organization of Educational Systems in the US3 credits
• EDFD 507: Educational Research Class
• EDEL 651: Instructional Strategies for English Learners3 credits
• EDEL 652: Culturally Responsive Teaching3 credits
• EDEL 653: Effective Assessment Practices
Program Features
- 30 Credit Hours Required
- 1 Year Program
Xavier has helped me know how to build relationships and create partners in education... and taught me how to give back and do the right thing. Being here is where I'm meant to be so these kids can be what they're hoping to be.
Ceair Baggett, MEd ’10, former principal, Ethel M. Taylor Academy, Cincinnati