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Online Master’s in Education Degrees

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Foster Achievement as a Master Teacher or Instructional Leader

  • Discover online master’s in education programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report1
  • Build your teaching proficiency and gain credentials for acquiring Class A certification and the higher salary it provides

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Find the Online MEd Program for Your Career Path

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) enables you to earn your master’s in education online, with specialized degrees that apply to your professional goals. Become a master teacher to elevate student performance in the classroom or develop skills for instructional leadership and technology roles at the district level.

Elementary Education, MEd

1.5 years

30 credit hours

100% online

AUM’s supportive instructors will empower you to grow as a teacher versed in issues and trends relevant to early childhood and elementary education.

2 Concentrations Available

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Instructional Leadership, MEd

1 year

30 credit hours

Online courses

Our online courses and residency prepare you to oversee instructional improvements, harness emerging technologies, and manage learning organizations.

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Instructional Technology, MEd

1.5 years

30 credit hours

100% online

Explore emerging instructional tools and learn to integrate technology into curricula through online courses that follow ISTE coaching standards.

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Kinesiology, MEd

1.5 years

33 credit hours

Online courses

Strengthen your abilities as a physical education teacher by exploring advanced kinesiology concepts via online courses and a practicum.

1 Concentration Available

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Secondary Education, MEd

1.5 years

30 credit hours

100% online

Develop expertise in research and education strategies while increasing your proficiency as an educator at the high school level.

3 Concentrations Available

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Special Education, MEd

1-2 years

30 credit hours

Online courses

Build proficiency by completing online courses and a practicum as you prepare to tailor instruction to the needs of students in diverse settings.

3 Concentrations Available

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Earn Your Master’s in Education Degree to Attain Class A Certification

As a regionally accredited institution, our online master’s programs give you a path to Class A certification in Alabama. When coupled with your MEd degree, this certification affirms your mastery of teaching concepts and helps boost your earning power as an educator and instructional leader.

Class A Certification Checklist

The steps to certification vary by state, so it’s essential to check the requirements for the location where you plan to teach. If you already have your Class B certificate in Alabama, here are some of the requirements for advancing to a Class A certificate:

  • Master’s degree in an education field
  • Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
  • Completion of a survey of special education course or an approved diversity course
  • A minimum 3.25 GPA on courses required by the Alabama State Board of Education
  • If you have an Interim Employment Certificate, you must adhere to the requirements and restrictions provided in the Educator Certification Chapter of the Alabama Administrative Code

To review specific certification requirements for your online MEd degree, visit your program of interest.

Why Choose AUM for Your Online Master’s Degree in Education?

From qualifying for a higher salary to becoming a master teacher, you have many reasons to pursue your master’s degree in education online at AUM. You can choose from multiple types of MEd degrees, many with concentrations that align with teaching and administration careers in K-12 schools, higher education, and corporate settings.

Level Up Your Salary

Teachers who complete a master’s in education program can make as much as 15% more than their colleagues with a bachelor’s degree.2

Begin a Simple Admissions Process

We’re here to guide you during each step of the admissions process. It’s easy to get started, as there are no GRE requirements for our teaching degrees.

Learn From Experienced Faculty

Our instructors bring valuable expertise to each course and can personalize your online master’s in education program to your aspirations.

Take Classes Where You Want

Our online education master’s degrees provide flexibility that helps you succeed while taking — and teaching — classes.

Education Programs by the Numbers

AUM has prepared more than 32,000 graduates to achieve their goals in education and other career fields. Here are a few of the latest outcomes for students who have completed a teaching degree program at AUM:

Success Rates & Outcomes

93%

Were Employed as Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals, or Administrators (2020-2021 Survey)3

100%

Understood How Learners Grow and Develop (2022 Study)*,4

100%

Understood Learner Commonalities and Individual Differences (2022 Study)*,4

Accreditations and Rankings

AUM offers online education master’s degrees with accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and courses that follow standards set by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Get started to experience a nationally acclaimed education recognized by Military Friendly®,5 U.S. News & World Report,1,6 The Princeton Review,7 and OnlineMastersDegrees.org.8

  • Top Public Schools U.S. News & World Report (2024)
  • Best Value Schools U.S. News & World Report (2024)
  • Best Online Master’s in Education Programs U.S. News & World Report (2024)
  • 2024 Best Colleges: Best of the South The Princeton Review
  • Top Online Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education OnlineMastersDegrees.org (2024)
C A E P Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
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Sources and Disclaimer

  1. U.S. News & World Report. “Auburn University–Montgomery.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/auburn-university-at-montgomery-100830.
  2. Alabama State Department of Education. “FY 2024 Foundation Program, State Minimum Salary Schedule, Classroom Teachers.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/LEAACCT_2023630_FY-2024-Salary-Schedule-for-Teachers_V1.0.pdf.
  3. Auburn University at Montgomery. AUM’s College of Education Alumni Employment Update 2020-2021. Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.aum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AUM_Alumni_Employment_Update_2020-2021.pdf.
  4. Auburn University at Montgomery. Educator Preparation Institutional Report Card. Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.aum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2021-2022-Initial-Programs-Employer-Satisfaction-Survey-Results.pdf.
  5. Military Friendly®. “Auburn University at Montgomery.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.militaryfriendly.com/auburn-university-at-montgomery-is-military-friendly/.
  6. U.S. News & World Report. “Auburn University at Montgomery Rankings.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/auburn-university-at-montgomery-8310/overall-rankings.
  7. The Princeton Review. “2024 Best Colleges, Best South.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=best-south&sort=name.
  8. Online Master’s Degrees. “The Top Online Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education for 2024.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/best-programs/education/elementary-education/.

*Based on a survey of first-year teachers stating they agree/strongly agree to having 1) an understanding of how learners grow and develop and 2) an understanding of learner commonalities and individual differences.