Spotlight: American College of Education: Master of Education

Specializations:

• Educational Leadership
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Technology

"The skills I learned and honed during my studies with American College of Education have helped me better understand how my administration works; how to better communicate with them and my peers, as well as providing valuable insights into how school-wide decisions affect my classroom." --Melissa Hooker, M. Ed in Educational Leadership

Earn a high quality, relevant master's degree in education at American College of Education (ACE). Explore state-of-the-art technology resources, interact with distinguished professors, and enjoy the expansive library and media-rich content offered in ACE's online education master's degree. Quality, accessibility, and professionalism make American College of Education the educator's choice.

American College of Education's online master's degrees are designed for committed educators who may have difficulty fitting a high-cost, traditional master's degree into their schedule. "I am a parent and have two children in college," says Leslie Swain Store, who earned an M. Ed in Educational Leadership. "When I saw the pricing for ACE I just had to take the courses. I really appreciate that opportunity and the partnership."

Specialize Your Higher Education at American College of Education

Find out how far you can take your career with a master's degree from American College of Education. Far from a one-size-fits-all degree, American College of Education's master's degrees in education allow you to choose the curriculum that best fits your career goals. Choose among three specializations:

• Educational Leadership
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Technology

Whether your career goals lead you to administration, public policy, research, or the front of a classroom, a master's degree in education from American College of Education offers the targeted training you need.

Become a Catalyst for Change with an Educational Leadership Master's Degree

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American College of Education is committed to helping teachers create change in the classroom by making use of the latest research on teaching and learning. You can step into a leading role with a master's of education in educational leadership from American College of Education. This program teaches management strategies and research skills as they directly relate to leadership in education, using current technology and ACE's media-rich class delivery format. Log on from anywhere to complete your degree.

Graduates of American College of Education's educational leadership program appreciate the training they received. "The skills I learned and honed during my studies with American College of Education have helped me better understand how my administration works; how to better communicate with them and my peers, as well as providing valuable insights into how school-wide decisions affect my classroom," says Melissa Hooker, M. Ed in Educational Leadership.

Build a Positive Learning Environment with a Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree

You can learn to develop effective teaching strategies that respond to national standards in education with a master's of education in curriculum and instruction. You can further develop your degree by adding on one of the following language specializations:

• Bilingual Specialization: Emphasizing linguistic and cultural diversity, the bilingual specialization encourages educators to create an engaging and inclusive community of learning vital to helping students acquire the English language.
• ESL Specialization: Add to your knowledge of language development with this professional degree, which facilitates student learning in English as well as their primary language.

At American College of Education, the curriculum and instruction specialization is designed to help educators focus on their core competencies while developing a positive learning environment for students and teachers alike. Develop your instructional strengths with a master's degree in education at American College of Education.

Upgrade Your Tech Knowledge with a Master's of Education in Educational Technology

Specialize in educational technology and learn about the latest theories and technologies used in real classrooms. Integrating technology in your classroom involves more than just installing computers--it requires a thorough understanding of how technology can improve learning. At American College of Education, you study the research on technology and education and look into the future of the field.

Graduates of American College of Education's educational technology master's degree program may go on to lead technology departments within individual schools or school districts. Other graduates may continue in areas of educational research, technology development, and educational technology businesses; or to earn a PhD in educational technology and teach at the college or university level.

Experience Well-Rounded Training at American College of Education

Regardless of your specialization, at American College of Education you learn techniques you can bring back to your classroom. "My students were a lot more engaged as I implemented some of the things I'd learned in the program," says Morgan Mudron, an American College of Education student who earned a master's of education in curriculum and instruction.

Mudron continues: "They really responded to a lot of the group work we had done, and a lot of the ideas and theories that I went over such as reading comprehension theories or different way to increase engagement really helped, especially some of my lower level learners, students that were struggling. I found a lot of activities for in-class and out-of-class assignments that I could teach that really benefited them, and I saw their scores rise and their confidence really. It's great how engaged they were."

American College of Education Offers Accredited Degrees

Thanks to national accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, your ACE degree is valued by hiring managers and institutions of higher education worldwide. American College of Education is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org).

No degree program can guarantee a particular career path, but the accredited training you'll receive at American College of Education is often required for high-level research and administrative careers.

Certification and licensure requirements vary from state to state. If you're interested in pursuing your graduate education through the ACE, check with your state's Department of Education in order to determine certification requirements before enrollment.

Enjoy Low-Cost Access at American College of Education

When you first chose education as a career, you were making the decision to serve the public. For that reason, American College of Education is committed to providing you with master's degree training online at a reasonable cost. The online degree method provides maximum access to educational resources and an engaged, intellectual community at a reasonable cost to students.

Affordable, accessible online programs make earning a master's degree in education an option for professional educators by removing obstacles such as time, location, and cost.

At American College of Education, technology transforms the educational landscape. With frequent new program development, infrastructure upgrades, and flexible payment plans, American College of Education is designed for working educators. Explore the online learning experience at ACE and discover how educators just like you have transformed their careers.