{"id":7854,"date":"2016-09-14T11:22:53","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T18:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=7854"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:30:47","slug":"education-ma-ms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/education-ma-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Education, MSEd"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-236mfu6-ddf28c1218dd7eeffcf1b6b250907bd1\">\n.avia-section.av-236mfu6-ddf28c1218dd7eeffcf1b6b250907bd1{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/06\/Education-MeD-Masters-at-Â鶹´«Ã½-Oregon-University.jpg);\nbackground-position:100% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='Â鶹´«Ã½ Education - Master of Science in Education Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section 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> <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1d7nj5q-d766443a594702d4b9e26e2862321291\">\n.flex_column.av-1d7nj5q-d766443a594702d4b9e26e2862321291{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1d7nj5q-d766443a594702d4b9e26e2862321291 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-km2m16nz-fa35c03f6b4c824063c3b1931ff125a3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-km2m16nz-fa35c03f6b4c824063c3b1931ff125a3{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-km2m16nz-fa35c03f6b4c824063c3b1931ff125a3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-km2m16nz-fa35c03f6b4c824063c3b1931ff125a3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-km2m16nz-fa35c03f6b4c824063c3b1931ff125a3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-km2m16nz-fa35c03f6b4c824063c3b1931ff125a3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-km2m16nz-fa35c03f6b4c824063c3b1931ff125a3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-km2m16nz-fa35c03f6b4c824063c3b1931ff125a3 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  ital-subhead av-inherit-size av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Master of Science in Education, MSEd <\/h3><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p><em>Offered as a Master of Arts or Science<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\"><em>This degree program offers a 100% online option.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-19s1xz2-d2aa62e6f52526e0ae18b98fc5712164 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Programs<\/a><\/span> also available with concentrations in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/curriculum-and-instruction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Curriculum and Instruction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/early-childhood-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadership in Early Childhood Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/leadership-in-higher-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadership in Higher Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/public-health-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Health Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/reading-literacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading and Literacy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the Master of Arts or Science in Education program is to provide learners with strong graduate-level courses of study related to various fields of education by fostering scholarship, instructional excellence, cross-cultural sensitivity, and professional leadership. Key to the program is an emphasis on educational leadership within the school, the workplace, and the broader community.<\/p>\n<p>The program is open both to licensed teachers and to working professionals outside the public school setting. Advanced licensure and endorsements for licensed teachers include <a href=\"\/academics\/education\/programs\/ial-cal\/\">Principal Administrative License<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/reading-endorsement-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading Intervention Endorsement<\/a>. Concentrations that do not require a teaching license are <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/adult-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adult Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/curriculum-and-instruction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Curriculum and Instruction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/early-childhood-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadership in Early Childhood Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/programs\/msed-leadership-higher-education.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadership in Higher Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/public-health-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Health Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/degrees\/education\/msed\/reading-literacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading and Literacy<\/a>, and General Studies (a personalized program worked out with a faculty advisor). Degree candidates may hold bachelor degrees in any discipline.<\/p>\n<p>The Master of Science in Education program requires a minimum of 45 credits of graduate study. The program may be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis. Courses are offered online and in face-to-face venues in Ashland and Medford. All core courses in this degree are offered online in an accelerated seven-week format to better accommodate working professionals. Fully online concentrations are available in Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction in STEM Education, Leadership in Early Childhood Education and General Studies. Licensed teachers may add endorsements in ESOL (online or on campus) or in Special Education or Initial Administrative License on campus as a part of their MSEd program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Graduates of the MSEd program will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Explore and translate learning theory, creative curricular design and 21st-century skills into instructional decisions and practices to address the educational challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow.<\/li>\n<li>Apply research and assessment to evaluate and validate instructional and programmatic choices, and organizational and educational policies.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze and integrate educational research, theories, philosophies and contemporary issues into their educational practice.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate and apply frameworks associated with cultural enrichment and humility that mitigate the power imbalance between the professional and client\/student from differing cultures and abilities.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate dimensions of leadership, ethical decision making and purposeful engagement within the profession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Designed for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>K-12 Teachers &amp; Administrators<\/li>\n<li>Health Educators<\/li>\n<li>Community College Instructors<\/li>\n<li>Education Managers<\/li>\n<li>Organizational Leaders<\/li>\n<li>Preschool Teachers &amp; Directors<\/li>\n<li>Professionals in any field who want to increase their skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-1xezqby-3c4eb71c0f8c2e4f5589d9d5dd230df4-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href="https:\/\/catalog.sou.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=17&amp;poid=5061"  class='avia-button av-1xezqby-3c4eb71c0f8c2e4f5589d9d5dd230df4 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"COURSE REQUIREMENTS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >COURSE REQUIREMENTS<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jx0xfbo3-93ba0fe6e0f19fedca7a549a1923825f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jx0xfbo3-93ba0fe6e0f19fedca7a549a1923825f{\nheight:4px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jx0xfbo3-93ba0fe6e0f19fedca7a549a1923825f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-436isu-65acd7faf43499038d070ca6ade49656-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><a href="\/admissions\/apply\/graduate\/"  class='avia-button av-436isu-65acd7faf43499038d070ca6ade49656 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"APPLY FOR THE MSED PROGRAM\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >APPLY FOR THE MSED PROGRAM<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2b1x8e-ed1e2bd9d797780568720bb9a719caf9\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2b1x8e-ed1e2bd9d797780568720bb9a719caf9{\nheight:4px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2b1x8e-ed1e2bd9d797780568720bb9a719caf9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-1xezqby-2-ba09698228a4636b5977adef0933f8c8-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_heading '><a href="https:\/\/online.sou.edu\/apply\/"  class='avia-button av-1xezqby-2-ba09698228a4636b5977adef0933f8c8 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"APPLY FOR THE MSED ONLINE PROGRAM\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >APPLY FOR THE MSED ONLINE PROGRAM<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m5329v1e-0c1d58dda400aaa0af5032eef871bd84\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m5329v1e-0c1d58dda400aaa0af5032eef871bd84{\npadding-bottom:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m5329v1e-0c1d58dda400aaa0af5032eef871bd84 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m5329v1e-0c1d58dda400aaa0af5032eef871bd84 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m5329v1e-0c1d58dda400aaa0af5032eef871bd84 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m5329v1e-0c1d58dda400aaa0af5032eef871bd84 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock  ital-subhead av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Master\u2019s in Education Contacts<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m532fhmz-f92f5d367e2f086828ec48b65b8f7d2d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Advisors<\/h3>\n<p><em>Adult Education:<\/em> Amy Belcastro, <a href=\"mailto:belcasta@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">belcasta@sou.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Leadership in Early Childhood Education:<\/em> Younghee Kim, <a href=\"mailto:kimy@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kimy@sou.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Leadership in Higher Education:<\/em> Amy Belcastro, <a href=\"mailto:belcasta@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">belcasta@sou.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Curriculum and Instruction:<\/em> Teresa Coker, <a href=\"mailto:cokert1@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cokert1@sou.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Reading and Literacy:<\/em> Fawn Canady, <a href=\"mailto:canadyf@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canadyf@sou.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<em>SPED Added Endorsement:<\/em> Somer Matthews, <a href=\"mailto:matthewss@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">matthewss@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Graduate Services Coordinator:<\/em> Anita Caster, <a href=\"tel:+15415526996\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6996<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:caster@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caster@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-efgfxq-a8c513347fa7804b9db57788a891188e entry-content-wrapper alternate_color av-border-cells av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  grid-row-not-first  container_wrap fullsize'  >\n<div class='flex_cell av-cbwypa-5e2c539f50a967ca3d929bc7f6eecfd2 av-gridrow-cell av_two_fifth no_margin  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Licensed teachers may choose to earn an endorsement as part of the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6zaw3pp-1028398ca18609bb0562ac860c6ce01d\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m6zaw3pp-1028398ca18609bb0562ac860c6ce01d .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6zaw3pp-1028398ca18609bb0562ac860c6ce01d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Degree Roadmap<\/h4>\n<p>The core courses support the foundation of education and the research required for the final project or thesis. The focus area courses allow learners to tailor the program to their career, whether it&#8217;s earning an ESOL endorsement, designing corporate training or running an early childcare center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6zawevz-b9dc52056c338a2aab20aee8aafc5809\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m6zawevz-b9dc52056c338a2aab20aee8aafc5809 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6zawevz-b9dc52056c338a2aab20aee8aafc5809 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Capstone<\/h4>\n<p>The final project or thesis is determined in collaboration with the advisor. The core courses are designed to support the research and preparation for the final presentation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4vijha-17dbdc089678bceb3c9ad2fbece95088\">\n.flex_cell.av-4vijha-17dbdc089678bceb3c9ad2fbece95088{\nvertical-align:top;\nbackground-color:#666666;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-4vijha-17dbdc089678bceb3c9ad2fbece95088 av-gridrow-cell av_three_fifth no_margin  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_cell_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2a7wzi-2e6cf14cb9f1c3054a1fe9ed5462f195\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2a7wzi-2e6cf14cb9f1c3054a1fe9ed5462f195{\npadding-bottom:20px;\ncolor:#d2e388;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2a7wzi-2e6cf14cb9f1c3054a1fe9ed5462f195 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top 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class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9n1iv2-0e89f0f25a3ce02c9c86d966cc8eaff3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-9n1iv2-0e89f0f25a3ce02c9c86d966cc8eaff3{\npadding-bottom:8px;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-9n1iv2-0e89f0f25a3ce02c9c86d966cc8eaff3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-9n1iv2-0e89f0f25a3ce02c9c86d966cc8eaff3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9n1iv2-0e89f0f25a3ce02c9c86d966cc8eaff3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-9n1iv2-0e89f0f25a3ce02c9c86d966cc8eaff3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-9n1iv2-0e89f0f25a3ce02c9c86d966cc8eaff3 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flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-34  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div id=\"nav_menu-29\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_nav_menu\"><div class=\"menu-education-sub-nav1-container\"><ul id=\"menu-education-sub-nav1\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-78312\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-78312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/early-childhood-development-ba-bs\/\">Early Childhood Development BA\/BS<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-78314\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-78314\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education\/programs\/education-studies-ba-bs\/\">Education Studies BA\/BS<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-78315\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-78315\"><a 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