100% Online Master of Science in Education Programs

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Be prepared for today’s diverse classrooms.

The online MS in Education programs at Purdue help teachers meet the new demands of a diverse learning environment and step into leadership roles. They’re backed by extensive research, taught by world-renowned faculty and have a tuition you can afford. Additionally, learning online means you can earn your degree where and when it’s most convenient to you, saving you additional time and money.

Learn at a Top-Ranked University

#15 Best Online Education Programs in the U.S.

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#6 Best Online Curriculum and Instruction Program

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#10 Best Online Master’s in Educational/Instructional Media Design Programs

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#13 Best Online Special Education Program

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Choose From Four Powerful Programs

Make every student a successful learner.

If you evaluate, develop or teach a curriculum, understanding how the new methodologies and proven theories surrounding social justice issues and K-12 STEM education relate to your role is vital to student success. Through its research-based coursework, the online MS in Education in Curriculum and Instruction empowers you to use new curriculum information in your position to inspire passionate learners.

It offers the choice of five concentrations:

  1. English Language Learning
  2. Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies
  3. Mathematics Education
  4. Educational Technology
  5. Integrated STEM Education

Design effective instructional materials.

This fully online MSEd in Learning Design and Technology program will give you the base knowledge and skills to design, develop, implement and evaluate multimedia instructional materials as well as how to apply these skills outside of the educational field. You’ll get the opportunity to show mastery of a variety of in-demand skills and knowledge by completing competency badges throughout the program — a feature that is unique to Purdue’s online MSEd in Learning Design and Technology program.

Meet the needs of exceptional children.

Purdue University’s online MSEd in Special Education program combines a unique view of the entire education landscape with practical experience addressing the latest breakthroughs in assessment, instructional strategies and evidence-based practices for teaching students with disabilities. The program focuses on mild intervention, with the option to add a focus in intense intervention.

Different concentrations are available to meet your career needs:

  • MSEd in Special Education — Non-Licensure (Master’s Only)
  • MSEd in Special Education — Initial Mild Only Licensure
  • MSEd in Special Education — Initial Mild & Intense Licensure
  • MSEd in Special Education — Additional Mild Only Licensure
  • MSEd in Special Education — Additional Intense Only Licensure
  • MSEd in Special Education — Additional Mild & Intense Licensure

Learning design and technology is a growing transdisciplinary sector, and with Purdue’s graduate certificate in instructional design, you’ll gain a strong foundational understanding of core learning design competencies. Covering topics like learning systems design, learning theories, development and management of technology for learning.