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:

• Creativity Tools and Techniques for the Classroom and Workplace
  Learn hands-on creative problem-solving techniques that can immediately be used to bring innovation into your work environment.
• Instructional Design for e-Learning
  Apply the tools and techniques of instructional design to learning environments from PreK-12 education, higher education, workplace training, and more.
• Learning Analytics
  Gain the skills to make data-driven decisions to improve and lead change in educational systems.
• Organizational and Talent Development
  Gain foundational knowledge in talent development, coaching and mentoring, and organization development to help facilitate change in your workplace.
• U.S. Education Policy
  Develop an understanding of the U.S. education system, policy, and important issues within education to advance your knowledge as an educator.

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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Related Educational Degree & Certificate Programs

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