Overview
You’re a passionate, experienced educator with the drive to make an even bigger difference. CMU Online offers an array of master-level, doctoral and specialist degrees and graduate certificate programs to prepare you for educational leadership and help you take the next step in your career. Whether you want to take on new challenges in the classroom, usher in the future of education as an administrator or create technology-enabled experiences that motivate students to learn, our programs will equip you with the tools and skills you need. Convenient online learning options make it possible to prepare for new opportunities, even while working full-time as a teacher.
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Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Grow your teacher skillset and become an effective leader.
About the Program:
You’re a professional educator who realizes there’s always more to learn. The Master of Arts in Education covers the latest educational trends, technologies and best practices, so you’ll be ready for leadership in the classroom and beyond. In the Curriculum and Instruction concentration, you’ll dive deeper into topics such as:
- Pedagogical practices
- Curricular design
- Educational research
- Integrating technology into instruction
- Content specific emphases such as math or reading
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Master of Arts in Education and prepare to make an impact in the classroom and within education-oriented leadership roles.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Training and Development
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Hone your leadership skills and prepare to teach adult learners.
About the Program:
You want to help adult learners reach their full potential. The Master of Arts in Education covers the trends, technologies and leadership skills you need to be an effective teacher, while the concentration in Training and Development will prepare you to work with adults in diverse educational settings. You’ll enhance your classroom skillset through courses such as:
- The Adult Learner
- Strategies and Techniques for Teaching
- Applied Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Research in Educational Leadership
- And more
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Master of Arts in Education and prepare to teach adult learners in roles such as:
- Corporate trainer
- Motivational consultant
- Military instructor
- Human resource developer
- Adult education instructor
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Master of Arts in Reading & Literacy (K-12)
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Bolster your teaching credentials and prepare to promote reading and literacy in K-12 education.
About the Program:
You know children’s literacy is a critical marker of future success. Our Master of Arts in Reading and Literacy will equip you with the skills to meet changing state requirements for reading proficiency. This is also a state approved program for certified teachers seeking the BR (Reading Specialists) endorsement. Open to credentialed teachers, the program is accredited by CAEP and adheres to standards developed by the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). You’ll learn how to:
- Apply to add the BR (Reading Specialist) endorsement to your certification upon receiving a passing score on the MTTC Reading Specialists test
- Organize and introduce school literacy programs
- Diagnose and treat literacy difficulties
- Implement reading and writing instruction
- Develop interdisciplinary and integrated literacy units
- Conduct literacy research
- And more
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Master of Arts and graduate ready to implement reading and literacy strategies in elementary, middle and high schools.
Our curriculum meets standards approved by the Michigan State Board of Education for the Reading Specialist (BR) Endorsement.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Master of Arts in Learning, Design and Technology
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Engage students through technology and meet demand for skilled instructional designers.
About the Program:
Reaching today’s learners calls for strategic use of technology to create lessons that inspire. This program will impart the skills you need to build memorable educational experiences using the latest tools. You’ll learn about virtual and blended learning spaces, instructional design and more. In addition, you’ll prepare to:
- Increase opportunities for meaningful collaboration
- Design online experiences for students of all levels and abilities
- Engage students with a full range of apps, websites and devices
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Master of Arts and prepare for leadership opportunities in fields such as:
- Educational technology in PK-12 schools
- Higher education
- Businesses and nonprofits
- The military
- Training settings such as health care
You’ll also be eligible to seek ISTE certification.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Supervision
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Transform schools and change lives within an instructional leadership role.
About the Program:
You’re a professional educator ready for your next big challenge: school leadership. The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Supervision will equip you with the skills for strategic planning, team building and communicating you need to create a transformative school culture and improve student outcomes. You’ll prepare for the next step in your career through courses such as:
- The Principalship
- Using Research for Leading School Improvement
- Public School Law
- School and Community Relations
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Master of Arts and prepare for leadership positions in all educational settings, including:
- Public, private, charter and virtual schools
- Educational service providers
- Government programs
- Community education
- Preschools and day cares
- Corporate
- Military
The program will also prepare you for Michigan Administrator Certification at the building level (Elementary and Secondary certification).
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Charter School Leadership
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Make a difference in students’ lives by leading and transforming charter schools.
About the Program:
Charter schools are leading the way in a fast-changing education landscape. In this program designed for professional educators, you’ll become an expert on the issues facing charter schools and prepare for leadership roles that drive education innovation. You’ll build the skills to achieve institutional success and serve diverse student populations through courses such as:
- The Principalship
- Public School Law
- School and Community Relations
- Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Master of Arts and prepare for leadership roles in charter schools as well as other educational settings, including:
- Public, private and virtual schools
- Educational service providers
- Government programs
- Community education
- Preschools and day cares
- Corporate
- Military
The program will also prepare you for Michigan Administrator Certification at the building level (Elementary and Secondary certification).
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Specialist in Educational Administration
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Build the expertise to advance your career as a transformative educational leader.
About the Program:
Designed for experienced educators who have a master’s degree, the Ed.S. program offers the academic foundation you need to lead and transform educational organizations. Choose the certification option for future school or district administrators or the thesis option for future doctoral candidates. You’ll learn from experienced educational leaders during a hands-on internship and courses such as:
- Organizational Change in Educational Institutions
- Instructional Supervision and Leadership
- Educational Policy Analysis
- Action Research
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Ed.S. and prepare to advance your career as a school- or district-level administrator. Optional concentrations in K-12 Instructional Leadership and K-12 Administrative Leadership will prepare you for certification by the Michigan Department of Education.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Doctor of Educational Technology
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Change the future of educational technology as an expert researcher and practitioner.
About the Program:
In this three year, fully online program, you will learn to shape the course of educational technology that’s transforming where and how students learn. No campus visits required. In our DET program, you’ll earn the respected terminal degree you need to conduct game-changing research, evaluate the latest digital learning tools and deliver technology-based training that gets results. Build expertise through courses covering three components:
- Research, including qualitative and quantitative analysis
- An academic core, covering technology specific educational strategies and pedagogy
- Educational technology-based courses and electives
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your doctorate in Educational Technology and prepare to make vital contributions to research and practice. Our graduates pursue careers in settings such as:
- K-12 schools, including virtual settings
- Colleges and Universities
- Corporate Settings
- Industrial and Non-profit
- Military and Government
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
Obtain the expertise and respected credential you need for leadership roles in PK-12 or higher education.
About the Program:
Are you an education leader ready to advance your field and influence positive change? The Ed.D. program combines theory, scholarship and practice, so you will have the skills to transform any educational organization. Tailor your studies by choosing an optional concentration in K-12 Leadership or Higher Education Leadership. Either way, you will gain expertise in areas such as:
- Educational research and analysis
- Ethical leadership
- Social justice
- Organizational change
- Policy and Law
Program Outcomes:
You will earn your doctorate in Education and open the door to leadership roles such as:
- Principal
- Superintendent
- PK-12 educational leader
- President
- Dean of students
- College administrator
- Faculty member
Students in the K-12 Leadership concentration qualify to take the Praxis SSA and earn the Michigan Central Office Certificate.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
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