Master in Education (Master's)

For Master in Education (Master's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $675 per credit hour..

This master's programme prepares educators for leadership roles in K-12 schools with a focus on practical classroom application. Students engage in coursework that integrates Christian values with evidence-based teaching practices. The programme emphasizes instructional design, assessment strategies, and inclusive education. Graduates are equipped to improve student outcomes in diverse learning environments.

Focus areas include Instructional Design, Assessment Strategies, Inclusive Education, K-12 Leadership.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses, field experiences, and a capstone project. All credits are for the full M.Ed. degree, not a concentration.

Graduates typically become classroom teachers, instructional coaches, or curriculum specialists in public or private K-12 schools.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required documents include official transcripts and a personal statement. A teaching certification is required for admission.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically completed in two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Messiah University’s identity is rooted in Christian community and the conviction that faith should shape academic and student life. Its motto, “Christ Preeminent,” guides the university’s approach to education, with values that include sharpening intellect, deepening Christian faith and inspiring action. The institution has grown into a private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, serving 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academic options span more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs. Areas of study are organized across interests and career fields. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program connects classroom learning, clinical expertise, scholarship and professional development. Faculty research and continuing education also extend into international clinical communities, including advanced manual therapy teaching in Rome.

The university’s 375-acre campus is in Mechanicsburg, in central Pennsylvania, and provides an active residential setting shaped by Christian community. Average class size is 20, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. International students should expect faith to be integrated into academic programs and daily experience, alongside opportunities for service, athletics and campus involvement. Students come from 33 states and 23 countries, adding an international dimension to campus life.