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Admission
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What You’ll Learn
Strengthen Instruction
Design effective curricula and instruction that will meet
standard-based requirements and goals.
Assess Student Progress
Develop a variety of assessment strategies to measure student
learning and communicate results at the school level.
Reach More Students
Meet the diverse needs of students by using applicable theories and research–based models for instructional methods.
Leverage The Latest Technology
Integrate educational technology tools and practices into your curriculum and assessment design.
Embrace New Findings
Leverage relevant learning, science, research and theories to inform
curriculum, instruction, and assessment design.
Cultivate & Grow Diversity
Discover ways to employ curriculum, instruction, and assessment
strategies to meet the needs of a diverse population of
students.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Cost & Learning Formats
We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your
life, not the other way around. That's why Capella offers two 100%
competency-based, online learning formats to best fit your needs.
Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz
Our online-learning format that guides you along. You pay per credit;
we set the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Our self-paced learning format lets you take courses at your own
speed, whenever your schedule allows.*
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time simultaneously) per 12-week billing session
- Based on a program point system; 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay one flat-rate tuition fee per session**
We believe in being transparent about the real cost, time, and value of a Capella degree. Learn more about learning outcomes and gainful employment with a Master of Education.
*The FlexPath option for this program is not currently eligible
for V.A. education benefits.
**Books, supplies, and other fees may apply.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable–there are more ways to save than you might think.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Grants
Grants are federal education funds that never need to be paid back.
Scholarships for New Students
Capella scholarships, available for qualifying students, aren’t
need-based and never have to be repaid.
Capella offers free professional development courses
to help you add innovative instructional strategies and technology to
your course plans. You can earn professional development hours—and
earn credit for that learning, which you can apply toward a master’s
degree from Capella.*
*To apply free professional
development courses to a degree program, students must apply for
graduate credit through an additional project. Fee applies.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample Courses
The coursework for our online Master of Education program focuses on
curriculum and assessment innovations, teaching methods, technology
integration, and cultural competencies— all of which can be applied to
daily classrooms.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ED5301 | Theories on Instruction for 21st-Century Learners |
| EDT5140 | Personalized Learning: Instruction and Assessment |
| EDT5125 | Integrating Technology to Enhance Learning |
| ED5100 | Leading Innovation and Implementing Change |
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Relevant Blog Posts
Whether you’re considering a return to school, exploring new career paths, or seeking ways to improve your job performance, the Capella Blog has relevant articles to support your goals.
6 Key Areas of Expertise Needed to Become a Master Teacher
Check out six areas of focus to take your teaching to the next level.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our online Master of Education program.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- K–12 Teacher
- School curriculum coach
- Instructional coordinator
- Education consultant
- Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- District central office
- K–12 public or private schools
- K–12 virtual or charter schools
- State department of education
- Educational consulting firm
*These examples are intended to serve as a general guide. Many factors determine what position an individual may attain, and Capella can’t guarantee a graduate will secure any specific job title.
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