Master of Education
The Master of Education program is primarily designed for the growth and advancement of educational professionals who desire to
- complete an accredited master's degree;
- complete requirements to advance through the tiered levels of teacher classifications; and/or
- complete specific required coursework for additional content area endorsements or certifications from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
The program is 36 credit hours in length. It can be completed during full- or part-time study. Courses are offered in the evening with some courses available during the day on the Fayette campus.
Master of Education Program Outcomes
Data Analysis Skills
- Students will demonstrate capacity for the application of qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Research skills
- Student will demonstrate proficiency in library, archival and database research.
Research Design
- Student will demonstrate proficiency in research design, including the logical structure of the research question and the research evidence related to answering the question.
Communication of Research Findings
- The student will demonstrate a graduate level proficiency in the written analysis and explanation of research findings.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the Master of Education degree program on the basis of academic preparation, aptitude for graduate study, and character based on the following:
- baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (or more) on a 4.0 scale
- two (2) letters of recommendation from school administrators, professional colleagues, or college professors addressing the applicant's suitability for graduate work
Upon receipt and review of all information and supporting documents, applicants will be notified of their admission status. The University reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone who does not meet standards for admission. Students are admitted on a continuous enrollment basis, at any time of the year. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the campuses.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of the prescribed course of study for the MED program (36-hour minimum)
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- A maximum of two (2) grades below a C is allowed, but the overall GPA must be a minimum of 3.0.
- Courses with grades below "C" will not count toward graduation.
- All work must be completed within a six-year (6-year) period from the time of initial enrollment.
Undergraduate Seniors
University seniors with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA may enroll in a maximum of 6 hours of graduate credit upon approval of their undergraduate advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies. These hours will not count toward the baccalaureate degree but may be applied to the Master of Education degree.
Master of Education Courses
The following courses have been approved to fulfill the requirements of the Master of Education degree at Central Methodist University. Graduate courses are numbered in the 500-level. Some courses are offered for either undergraduate credit at the 300/400-level or for graduate credit at the 500-level, with appropriate requirement differences determined by the instructor. These courses must be taken at the 500-level to apply to the MEd degree.
Central Methodist University reserves the right to cancel classes for sufficient cause and to add to or delete from the courses listed below according to the demands of the program.
Other Program Information
Majors and Minors
Major Minor
M.Ed. Graduate Certificates