Master of Education Programs
Addressing California’s and the nation’s urgent educational needs is the focus of the Master of Education degrees offered at the Graduate School of Education at UCR. If you have a passion for teaching English to students of other languages, for applying the latest and best educational research findings, or enhancing education for an increasingly diverse student population, our M.Ed. programs offer many ways for you to make a difference. You can choose to earn a master's of education degree in the following specializations: Applied Behavior Analysis; Diversity and Equity; Higher Education and Policy; Teaching Language to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). GRE scores are not required for these professional programs.
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M.Ed. Areas of Specialization
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Applied Behavior Analysis
The courses in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) graduate program are aimed at individuals who wish to provide behavioral support services to students in educational and clinical settings, including special educators, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, and other behavioral health providers. Verified Course Sequence by BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board. This four-quarter cohort model program is available for Fall only admission.
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Diversity and Equity
The Diversity and Equity graduate program prepares you for a career in a leadership position in a public or private educational institution dealing with issues of student diversity and educational equity. This program is available for Fall only admission.
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Higher Education Administration and Policy
The Higher Education Administration and Policy graduate program prepares you for a variety of roles in higher education, such as student affairs or academic outreach, or to pursue a Ph.D. program. This program is available for Fall, Winter and Spring admission.
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
After completing the 16-unit TESOL certificate through UCR Extension, students can complete an M.Ed. where you’ll learn the theory and research behind language learning, preparing you to teach English as a second language while also providing insight into American education systems. The program is Fall only admission.