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Capella University
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

MS Master of Science in Education Integrative Studies specialization

Overview

Bring greater expertise to higher education by building a foundation in educational philosophy, assessment and theory. To fit the unique needs of a diverse group of professionals, the Integrative Studies curriculum emphasizes a customized program of study. This allows you to select from a wide range of electives to build upon previous knowledge and personalize the program to fit your goals in higher education. You'll start working toward your goals right away by creating a professional development plan in your first course. By the end of your online Master's in Integrative Studies program, you'll have compiled a professional portfolio that demonstrates your accomplishments and proves your understanding of concepts that qualify you for a career in higher education.

This specialization is not designed to satisfy licensure requirements for P–12 public school teachers or administrators.

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Degree outcomes

With your Master's in Integrative Studies from Capella, you'll learn to integrate effective teaching and learning knowledge and strategies in diverse professional settings and disciplines and apply leadership best practices based on research driven strategies that support change in educational environments. Additionally, you'll be able to apply concepts of diversity, ethics, and critical thinking and effectively communicate to solve problems and improve learning, productivity, and professional practice. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.

Career outcomes

Common jobs with an online Master's in Integrative Studies include director of education, program coordinator, education specialist, curriculum specialist, and adjunct or part-time instructor of education courses. Potential workplaces include: adult education program, community college, continuing education program, corporation, land-based or online college or university, military education, nonprofit organization or vocational school.