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  • MS in Education Improvement and Transformation

    A Customizable Degree for Educational Professionals

    Drexel University’s online Master’s in Education Improvement and Transformation (EIT) degree is a customizable, largely self-designed program that gives you flexibility to select which areas of education you wish to study in order to meet your individual career goals. The degree is designed to help you grow and advance in a wide variety of educational settings, including, but not limited to, PK-12 schools, post-secondary education, government, and non-profit organizations. The EIT program is potentially valuable for individuals at different stages of their career, whether just entering the education field or mid-career professionals seeking a degree and/or increased knowledge and skills. Previous experience in the education field is not required. The EIT program is offered entirely online allowing for flexibility through distance learning.

    Pathway to Graduation for an MS in Ed Improvement & Transformation Student

    Upon enrollment, you can select three areas of study from multiple professional development concentrations and post-bachelor’s certificate options, while also taking electives from within the School of Education or other schools at Drexel and completing a three-course, research-based capstone project.

    There are two pathways to completing the MS in Education Improvement and Transformation degree:

    Option 1: Enroll in the program directly
    You can apply directly to the online Education Improvement and Transformation MS program. Once accepted into the program, you will pursue three areas of study of your choice. This can be completed by choosing three professional development concentrations, three post-bachelor's certificates (PBCs), or a combination of both - from among 5 possible PBCs and 12 concentrations.

    Option 2: Enroll in stackable certificate programs
    You can start by taking one of the certificate programs below and then “stacking” multiple certificate programs together. With this option, you will need to apply to the online MS in Education Improvement and Transformation program no later than by the time of completion of the second certificate program. This option is ideal for those who have already taken one of the certificates below, or those who are not interested in a full master’s degree program at this time.

    MS in Education Improvement and Transformation Online Program Features

    • Program curriculum is designed to allow for customization that aligns with your career goals and interests
    • A flexible distance-learning program that fits well into your busy work and personal schedule
    • Ideal for those with or without a previous background in the education field
    • Completion of a three-course capstone research sequence personally meaningful to you
    • 45-credit program can be completed in two years
    • Work closely with academic advisors who help you create a plan of study that complements your career objectives and can counsel you in managing coursework, meeting program requirements and ensuring completion of the program

    Professional Development Concentration Options

    If you choose to enroll in this online master’s program directly, you’ll customize your curriculum by selecting three professional development concentrations and/or post-bachelor’s certificates. The professional development concentrations will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to expand your expertise in these specific areas of education. MS in Education Improvement and Transformation concentrations include:

    • Collaborative Special Education Law & Process
      Prepare to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities, through legally mandated school, home, and community collaboration.
    • Creativity & Innovation
      Learn how to think like a creative professional, apply creativity to your chosen career, tap into your innate creativity, and investigate strategies to implement your ideas in an educational setting.
    • Education Policy
      Gain insight into the policy-making aspect of education, with an emphasis on American policy and the ethics behind creating educational policies.
    • Entrepreneurship
      Learn tools used by successful entrepreneurs and apply your knowledge through social experiential learning experiences.
    • Evaluation & Assessment
      Even the most successful education institutions need to evaluate their performance. This concentration focuses on the evaluation process and how to effectively assess institutions on multiple levels.
    • Higher Education Leadership
      Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to begin or advance your career in administration and leadership within the broad field of higher education.
    • Instructional Design for e-Learning
      Prepare to effectively and efficiently design learning environments in diverse organizational settings using a variety of media.
    • Leadership in Educational Settings
      Gain the knowledge and skills needed to be a leader in an educational setting, and examine how educational leaders operate by exploring topics such as decision-making and policy.
    • Learning Analytics
      Prepare to make data-driven decisions about education improvement using a broad range of data collection, analytical, and visualization methods.
    • Mind, Brain, and Learning
      Study mind, brain, and education science in real-world contexts and apply this knowledge through innovative teaching, assessment, and instructional design in alignment with the human learning process.
    • Organization and Talent Development
      Gain the capabilities and competencies to lead talent development, coaching and mentoring, and organization development and change initiatives in any organizational setting.
    • Urban Education
      Learn about the differences and similarities between urban and rural education settings, and how to resolve conflict in urban school settings, among other relevant topics.

    Post-Bachelor’s Certificate Options

    Like the professional development concentrations, the post-bachelor’s certificate options will help you grow your expertise in specific areas of education. If you complete one of the options below, you will be awarded with a certificate. This means that upon graduation from the Education Improvement and Transformation program, you will have had the opportunity to earn your master’s degree as well as up to three certificates. Post-bachelor’s certificate options include:

    Online MS in Ed Improvement & Transformation Program FAQs

    Can the Education Improvement and Transformation program be completed 100% online?
    This is a completely online program with no on-campus requirements.

    Why should I earn an MS in Education Improvement and Transformation?
    Drexel’s online MS in Education Improvement and Transformation is designed to help you advance your particular career goals And, with multiple pathways to graduation, you can complete this degree in the way that is most convenient and relevant for you.

    What does the 3-course Capstone Sequence involve?
    Students in the MS in Education Improvement and Transformation program complete a research capstone course where they are introduced to various types of research designs and learn to be both consumers and producers of research. Following completion of the research course, students will complete a capstone experience by selecting one of the two-course multi-disciplinary sequence options below:

    • Thesis (Part I and II)
      Students who select this option will be required to complete a master’s thesis which consists of a well-written research paper, comprised of five chapters that posits a research question and uses logical arguments & data to address/answer a gap in research.
    • Practitioner Course (Part I and II)
      Students who select this option will be required to complete a master’s project. Examples include: A reform initiative narrative, program or grant proposal, white paper or policy analysis, or program evaluation.

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    Courses

    This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

    Choose three professional development concentrations from the list below: 27.0
    Collaborative Special Education Law & Process (PDLP)
    Special Education Advocacy
    School Law & Policy in Special Education
    Choose one of the following:
    Family, School and Community Engagement in Special Education
    Special Education Dispute Resolution and Skills Training
    Creativity & Innovation (PDCR)
    Tools and Techniques in Creativity
    Creativity in the Workplace
    Current Trends in Creativity & Innovation
    Educational Policy (PDEP)
    Foundations of Education Policy
    American Educational Policy and U.S. Competitiveness
    or
    Quantitative Literacy: Interpreting and reporting data for educational policy and research
    Ethics in Educational Policy Making
    Entrepreneurship (PDET)
    Choose 3 of 4:
    Entrepreneurship Practice & Mindset
    Social Entrepreneurship
    Entrepreneurship in Education
    Learning from Failure
    Evaluation & Assessment (PDEA)
    Evaluation & Assessment Competencies
    or
    Institutional Assessment, Accreditation and Effectiveness
    Evidence-Based Evaluation
    Quantitative Literacy: Interpreting and reporting data for educational policy and research
    Higher Education Leadership (PDHE)
    Foundations of Higher Education and Governance
    Legal Issues & Ethics in Higher Education
    Institutional Assessment, Accreditation and Effectiveness
    or
    Neurodiversity in Education and Workforce
    Instructional Design for eLearning (CIDL)
    Instructional Design Methods
    Instructional Design: Project Management
    Teaching and Learning Issues in E-Learning
    Leadership in Educational Settings (PDLD)
    Creativity and Change Leadership
    School and Community Partnerships and Relations
    Leadership in Educational Contexts and Systems
    or
    Mentoring and Collaborative Leadership
    Learning Analytics (PDLA)
    Learning Analytics: Lenses on students, teaching, and curriculum enactment
    Information Enabled Change in Educational Organizations
    Using Data to Understand Educational Systems
    Mind, Brain, and Learning (PDMB)
    Mind, Brain and Learning
    Neurodiversity in Education and Workforce
    Neuropedagogy and Assessment
    Organization and Talent Development (PDHR)
    Foundations of Human Resources Development
    Coaching and Mentoring for Sustainable Learning
    Organization Development and Change
    Urban Education (PDUE)
    Diversity and Today's Teacher
    or
    Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice in Education
    Leading in Urban, Rural and Suburban Settings
    Resource Management, Allocation and Entrepreneurship
    or
    Educating for Peace, Social Justice, and Human Rights
    Electives 9.0
    Students can choose 9 credits of School of Education electives with advisor assistance *
    Capstone Courses 9.0-10.5
    Capstone Research
    Students have the option to select one of the following capstone tracks:
    Practitioner
    Practitioner Capstone Course I
    Practitioner Capstone Course II
    Thesis
    Thesis Capstone Course I
    Thesis Capstone Course II
    Total Credits 45.0-46.5
    *Electives include graduate courses in the School of Education with course numbers 500-799 and, under certain circumstances, graduate courses offered by other Drexel colleges and schools.

    Students have the option to select from the Practitioner or Thesis Capstone track during Second Year, Spring and Summer Terms.

    Note: Second Year Summer may be less than the 4.5-credit minimum required (considered half-time status) of graduate programs to be considered financial aid eligible. As a result, aid would not be disbursed to students this term.

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    Admissions Criteria

    • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
    • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
      • Graduate degree GPAs will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA

    Required Documents

    With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

    • A completed application
    • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
    • Two professional letters of recommendation
    • Resume
    • Personal Statement (500 - 750 words) describing your interest in the program. Specifically:
      • How the program relates to your previous educational and professional activities
      • If changing course, why you’re moving in this new direction with your educational goals
      • How the program relates to your current line of work
      • How you plan to apply the program to your future goals
    • Additional requirements for International Students

    Tuition

    The tuition rate for the academic year 2024-2025 is $1111 per credit. (A 25% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1481 per credit)

    For the academic year 2024-2025, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

    • This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
    • Special tuition rates available for Drexel University AlumniMilitary members, and members of our Partner Organizations
      • These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
      • Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
      • All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
      • Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
      • When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

     

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