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With seven 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.
Application Deadline and Program Start Dates
Master of Education programs offer rolling admissions with multiple start dates, allowing students to begin in the summer, fall, or spring terms.
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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.
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 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
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
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 100% online Master of Education in Montessori Education prepares instructors to teach multiple subjects within the Montessori method of education, from practical life and art to math, science and history.
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 Education - 3 cr
- EDFD 505: Organizational Leadership- 3 cr
- EDFD 507: Research- 3 cr
- EDME 557: Montessori Language Enrichment- 3 cr
- EDME 558: Math and Geometry Enrichment- 3 cr
- EDME 559: Community and Advocacy- 3 cr
- EDME 561: Montessori Observation, Documentation, and Analysis- 3 cr
- EDME 565: Creating Inclusive Montessori Classrooms- 3 cr
- EDAD 565: School Law- 3 cr
- EDAD 661: Montessori Curriculum Design & Teaching Strategies- 3 cr
30 Credit Hours Required
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