Online Master's Programs in Education at Michigan State University

The Master of Arts in Education is designed for all educators who want to enhance their professional practice through advanced study related to teaching, learning and leadership. This program offers six concentration areas relevant to a broad range of P-12 and postsecondary careers both inside and beyond the classroom.

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum is designed for beginning and experienced teachers alike, the majority of whom are teaching full time and are deeply committed to public education and teaching P-12 students. Students in the MATC program can choose from several degree pathways to meet their unique goals. 

The Master of Arts in Educational Technology develops innovative educational leaders who are prepared to transform teaching and learning in their professional settings. The MAET degree can be completed through your choice of flexible program pathways: online, summer hybrid and summer overseas in Galway, Ireland.

The Master of Arts in Special Education prepares graduates to advance the quality of education for students with disabilities in K-12 schools and is ranked among the best online special education master’s programs in the nation. Students can work toward earning teaching endorsements in Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design program provides a critical lens of equity, accessibility, and social justice in human-centered learning and design. MALXD students will thoughtfully examine issues that impact learners as unique individuals and create well-informed, playful, and powerful learning design solutions.

The Master of Arts in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education promotes professional development among those working in a variety of local, national, and international settings, including colleges and universities, public and nonprofit agencies, as well as private industry. Graduates are equipped to understand and better serve adult learners in a variety of contexts.

This program prepares leaders in the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), a framework of research-based strategies to meet the individual needs of all learners. Graduates will gain expertise in whole school, small group and individual support levels, and create personalized plans of action to better serve K-12 students.

The M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism Spectrum Disorders prepares students to be expert practitioners in supporting individuals with autism. Graduates of this program will excel in a variety of job placements as behavior analysts, including in schools, clinics, residential treatment facilities, and other educational settings.

The M.S. in Sport Coaching, Leadership, & Administration  will enhance your professional knowledge and skills to take the next step in your career. Students will gain a foundational knowledge in the science of sport coaching and administration, ethical decision-making, reflective practice and the skills of a culturally competent practitioner.