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The flexible nature of our online learning environment allows you to continue teaching while earning your master’s degree.
Study What Drives You in Augusta University Online’s MEd in Instruction Program
Increase Your Earnings Potential While Developing Classroom Management Strategies
Gain the post-baccalaureate requirements for a teaching salary upgrade in many districts.
Bring new pedagogies into practice by applying theoretical frameworks to real classrooms.
Students, especially special education students, do their best when they feel understood, seen and cared for. That’s why it’s so important for special education teachers to build classrooms that are accepting and inclusive of all cultures and experiences. Augusta University Online’s Master of Education (MEd) in Instruction with a concentration in special education will give you the tools to develop the classroom strategies that empower every learner.
During your degree, you’ll dive deep into immediately applicable education topics that’ll make you a more effective educator — from classroom management and pedagogical theory to assessment analysis and content creation. Our emphasis on applied learning means that you’ll also have the opportunity to put these new pedagogies into practice through everyday classroom experiences where you self-critique and reflect on your work as an educator.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have the critical skills needed to foster student-focused, inclusive learning environments regardless of where or what you teach. Take the first step to becoming a more effective educator and apply today!
Make Your MEd Count: Become a More Effective Educator
Learn to Build Better Classrooms
Empowering you to be more confident in your development as an educator
Alabama
Year Five Salary With Master’s: $54,840
Year Five Salary Without Master’s: $47,680
Our online MEd in Instruction can help prepare you to meet the needs of modern classrooms — from creating a more inclusive learning space to adapting to new social and educational technologies — allowing you to better connect with your students and help them learn. Aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, our MEd focuses on:
Instilling you with student-focused classroom strategies
Integrating research, theory and practice to develop advanced teaching strategies
Improving classroom management, instructional technology implementation and self-assessment practices
Careers Outcomes for MEd Graduates
Earning your MEd in Instruction online will give you tangible new skills that you can apply in the classroom while equipping you to qualify for a higher salary. By earning a graduate education degree, you give yourself the opportunity to exponentially increase your salary year over year*:
“I've always firmly believed that teachers should be active learners to adequately prepare our students for the future. I chose my particular program because I wanted to build upon my existing knowledge and skills as an educator to enhance my teaching practices.”
— Taren David
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Research Opportunities Like No Other
As one of only four public research universities in Georgia, Augusta University Online provides students with a rigorous, practical and research-focused academic experience. No matter what you study, you’ll have the opportunity to research the industry-related topics that interest you most throughout your degree program.
Our caring faculty takes the time to understand your personal and professional goals, helping you create a road map to making an impact. Thanks to our small class sizes, our faculty has an opportunity to truly connect with you and give you any extra support you need.
Experience the Augusta Difference
Our faculty members are experts in their field who use their firsthand knowledge to inform their curriculum and provide more transformative education.
We rank in the top 5 percent for increased economic mobility for low- and moderate-income students, according to the Economic Mobility Index, a tool created by the Third Way think tank.
We provide a flexible, learner-first online environment for you to earn your degree amid your busy life.
You’ll have direct access to your faculty thanks to small class sizes and an emphasis on attentive, individualized instruction.
About Augusta University Online
Augusta University Online brings the tight-knit community experience found on campus to students across the country. Small class sizes, engaged professors, strong relationships with a multitude of professional organizations and valuable input from subject matter experts across industries allow our graduate degrees to provide students with individualized attention and practical, real-world skills. One of the country’s top universities for improving economic outcomes for low- and moderate-income graduates, Augusta University Online gives students a truly transformative degree experience that allows them to make a profound impact on their lives.
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Georgia
Year Five Salary With Master’s: $47,840
Year Five Salary Without Master’s: $42,250
Year Five Salary With Master’s: $49,080
Year Five Salary Without Master’s: $43,760
Tennessee
*Be sure to check with your district about which types of master’s degrees meet the qualifications for a salary upgrade.
Tailor Your MEd in Instruction to a Career in Special Education
Year Five Salary With Master’s: $45,960
Year Five Salary Without Master’s: $40,800
South Carolina
Develop meaningful relationships and connections with fellow teachers around the country to share experiences and insights.
In the special education concentration, you’ll learn teaching strategies specifically developed for students with various learning disabilities. The concentration features nine credit hours of special education courses that give you the tools you need to excel as a special education professional. With the special education concentration, you’ll be prepared to give every student the opportunity to excel in the classroom, no matter the challenges.
Augusta University Online is proud to give students the opportunity to earn a high-value education at an affordable cost with one of the most affordable online tuition rates in the U.S.
MEd in Instruction Tuition Rate
| Credit Hours | Cost Per Credit | Fees | Total Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | $236 | $55 + $393* | $7,080 + fees |
*Per semester online learning fee that applies to all online programs