Northern Arizona University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Ed.-Career and Technical Education

Format: Online

Program Description:

The Master's in Education, Career and Technical Education degree program is designed to prepare you for a career in career and technical administration, secondary career and technical teaching, post-secondary career and technical education, or training and development in business and industry. You will take course work in five core areas: Career and Technical Education, Research, Education Foundations, Curriculum or Administration, and Education Psychology. You will also take coursework in a selected emphasis area. Three emphasis areas are offered: Administration, Teaching, or Educational Technology. There are many course options in all areas (except for the CTE core) to allow the degree to be flexible to meet the future goals of many diverse students. Your advisor can assist you putting together (and approving) a customized program of study that will prepare you for your growth in your current career or to meet your future goals. The degree has two options: Extended Coursework or a thesis option. Although students are required to pick one of these options the choice does not have to be made when admitted to the program. Many students wait to make their decision until after completing their required research class. Courses may be taken at any NAU Campus Location or Online. Most all courses are available online at least one semester during the year.

Accreditation:

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

# of Credits Required:

36

International Student Requirements:

Non-native English speakers must also submit a current, official TOEFL score of 80 (on the Internet-based test, 213 (on the computer-based test) or 550 (on the paper-based test) IELTS score of 7.0

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

7398 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

18172 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above