M.Ed. in Educational Research
Is This Program Right for You?
If you've ever wondered why something isn't working in your classroom — and wanted the tools to actually investigate it — this program is for you. The M.Ed. in Educational Research turns classroom teachers into researcher-practitioners, giving you the skills to ask meaningful questions, gather real data, and drive change based on evidence. It's also the ideal program if you're considering pursuing a PhD or EdD in the future.
This program is offered alongside the TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Certificate, so you can earn both your teaching certification and your Master's degree at the same time, though not simultaneously. Because of the graduate credits you earn in the certification portion of the program, this add-on master's degree requires only an additional 4 modules-approximatley three and a half months of coursework.
What You'll Learn
Research in this program is grounded in reality — driven by the actual problems of practice happening in your classroom and school. You won't be researching abstract topics in isolation; you'll be investigating what matters most to you as an educator. Key areas of study include:
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program go on to roles such as:
Data analysis · Academic writing · Critical thinking · Collaboration · Communication · Information synthesis · Decision-making · Problem solving · Interpersonal skills
Ready to learn more? Reach out to your Program Advisor about enrolling in the M.Ed. in Educational Research.
If you've ever wondered why something isn't working in your classroom — and wanted the tools to actually investigate it — this program is for you. The M.Ed. in Educational Research turns classroom teachers into researcher-practitioners, giving you the skills to ask meaningful questions, gather real data, and drive change based on evidence. It's also the ideal program if you're considering pursuing a PhD or EdD in the future.
This program is offered alongside the TEACH-NOW Teacher Preparation Certificate, so you can earn both your teaching certification and your Master's degree at the same time, though not simultaneously. Because of the graduate credits you earn in the certification portion of the program, this add-on master's degree requires only an additional 4 modules-approximatley three and a half months of coursework.
What You'll Learn
Research in this program is grounded in reality — driven by the actual problems of practice happening in your classroom and school. You won't be researching abstract topics in isolation; you'll be investigating what matters most to you as an educator. Key areas of study include:
- Quantitative, qualitative, and action research methods
- Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Academic writing and scholarly communication
- How to synthesize information and draw evidence-based conclusions
- Translating research findings into practical classroom or school-level action
- Capstone Project: Your research project begins in the first three months of the program and is woven throughout — not saved for the end.
- Your choice of topic: You select the research question, scope, and methodology that matters most to you.
- Supported throughout: Your instructor and cohort peers are with you every step of the way, providing feedback and collaboration.
- Researcher identity: This program helps you see yourself not just as a teacher, but as a professional who uses inquiry to improve practice.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program go on to roles such as:
- Educational researcher
- Policy analyst and advocate
- School data analyst
- Director or supervisor
- Department chair
- Doctoral student (PhD/EdD)
Data analysis · Academic writing · Critical thinking · Collaboration · Communication · Information synthesis · Decision-making · Problem solving · Interpersonal skills
Ready to learn more? Reach out to your Program Advisor about enrolling in the M.Ed. in Educational Research.