Education, MA
Education, FLEXIBLE, Instruction, LEARNING, Teach, learn, literacy
This program is not accepting applications for the Mandarin pathway.
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is changing their name, effective Fall 2025. The new name is Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Are you ready to broaden your knowledge and develop a distinct identity as an educator? Customize your coursework based on your professional goals. You'll choose two focal areas and gain a broad perspective of current educational practices and challenges in the field.
The Master of Arts program in education is designed for professionals who want to advance their career in the field of education. Students who graduate with this degree are able to further their educational endeavors which, in turn, allow them to shape society through their students.
Students in this program can customize their coursework in the following ways. They can choose two of the following Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College focal areas:
- applied behavior analysis
- autism spectrum disorders
- early childhood education
- educating multilingual learners
- education for planetary futures
- environmental education
- gifted education
- global education
- higher and postsecondary education
- learning design and technologies
- literacy education
- physical activity and physical education
- special education endorsement*
- teaching pedagogy
Alternatively, they can choose one of the focal areas shown above and one of the focal areas from a partner college at ASU, shown below:
- data and society (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences)
- digital audience strategies (Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication)
- social justice and human rights (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences)
- technical writing and communication (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts)
- financial education (W. P. Carey School of Business)**
*Students interested in the special education endorsement should speak to an advisor before selecting this focal area. It includes additional requirements.
**This option is currently only available to students transferring from W. P. Carey into the MA in education program. Students should speak with an advisor.
The program culminates with an applied project in which students design and develop an inquiry study that addresses at least one problem related to their areas of focus.
Note: Students who are part of specialized cohorts or initiatives that include a focal area in MA in education should consult with an advisor.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (EDU 593), or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (EDU 593) - Mandarin Pathway
Required Core (3 credit hours)
COE 501 Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Education (3)
Electives (24 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
EDU 593 Applied Project (3)
Additional Curriculum Information
The program is designed to be flexible and personalized in order to meet the interests of the learner. Students should see the academic unit for a list of electives to choose from as they explore focal areas of greatest interest.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- written statement
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program.
GRE scores are not required for admission.
Applicants must provide a written statement of approximately 500 words that describes their personal interest in the field of education, the goals they wish to achieve while in the program, and their short- and long-term career aspirations. The admission committee pays particular attention to the quality of writing, the ideas expressed, and the relative match between the applicant and program goals.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Graduates have skills in effective communication, collaboration, leadership, advocacy and innovation, all of which are essential for education professionals in a variety of careers.
Career examples include:
- behavior specialist
- curriculum designer
- education program manager
- education subject matter expert
- instructional designer
- team lead (K--12 schools)
Educational Leadership & Innovation, Division
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ED 118
graduateeducation@asu.edu
480-965-5555
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
