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Online Degrees & Certificates for Master of Education: Teaching Professionals

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching has been developed to meet the needs of licensed classroom practitioners by linking what has been learned about effective teaching to best practices in the classroom. This graduate-level program offers unique concentrations with the coursework for each structured within 3 essential areas that affect today’s classroom teachers: instruction, curriculum, and professional development.

In this program, you will:

  • Interact with faculty members who are committed to the collaborative and investigation of problems in practice
  • Experience a comprehensive study of current educational research and critical analysis of classroom teaching and learning
  • Discover how to enhance your classroom management skills and create active learning environments
  • Discover how different social, emotional, physical, and ethical issues impact various aspects of K-12 classrooms
  • Enhance your interpersonal communication skills to include speaking, listening, reading, and writing
  • Examine how teachers can use technology more efficiently and effectively to improve student achievement
  • Explore legal, ethical, and political issues governing K-12 education

This program is not designed to lead to certification or licensure. In order to make an informed decision about your education, prior to applying here we strongly encourage you to explore any state-specific or other requirements applicable to you, including with respect to certification, licensure, and certificate enhancements.

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Rising college costs have many of our nation’s hard-working professionals feeling left behind when it comes to making their higher education goals a reality. At American Public University, we believe it doesn’t have to be that way. At APU you’ll find programs that align with industry trends and are backed by individual support teams dedicated to helping you succeed. Our commitment to affordability doesn’t mean sacrificing quality.

Consistently Affordable Rates

APU prioritizes controlling costs and delivering value for students. At APU, you benefit from quality and affordability.

Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour Undergraduate $350 per credit hour $250/credit hour with Preferred Military Rate Master’s Degree & Graduate Certificate $455 per credit hour $250/credit hour with Preferred Military Rate

All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

  • Earn credits for your experience. Don’t leave your hard-earned credits behind. We offer no-cost transfer credit evaluation so you can possibly fast-track your education by earning credit for prior life experiences, college courses, or military service.
  • Books online at no cost. Ebooks provided at no cost to all undergraduate, doctoral, and master's-level students eligible for the military tuition grant.
  • Serving the military. Active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and their families are eligible to receive the military tuition grant. Additionally, they’re eligible for our university book grant, which provides no-cost ebooks for undergraduate and master’s-level courses.
  • Help when you need it. Our excellent support staff can walk you through ways to fund your education, including federal student aid, military TA, veterans’ benefits, scholarships, private loans, and employer contributions.

Learn from a nationally recognized leader in online education.

At American Public University, our expert faculty and industry advisors work to shape a quality, relevant, online education that responds to the needs of working adults looking to advance their education in order to meet professional goals. Come discover how our award-winning, accredited education can help you reach your next level.

Received “Best for Vets Colleges” distinction from Military Times since 2013.

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