Master of Arts in Education
Take your teaching career to the next level with Hamline's Master of Arts in Education (MAEd). Designed to help you meet the challenges of today’s schools and society, the MAEd embodies Hamline’s tradition of relevant curriculum, outstanding faculty, and personal attention.
Enroll today for the spring semester – classes begin in February!
AT A GLANCE
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Required courses can be completed in 18 to 24 months depending on program type. Capstone completion averages 10 to 14 months depending upon topic and student circumstances.
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| Programs begin: |
February, June (traditional option only), and September
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Traditional: take your courses on Hamline’s beautiful Saint Paul campus, meeting face-to-face in a traditional classroom environment.
Online: available in September 2012, the MAEd is offered fully online for those seeking the same high quality academic experience in a format that’s convenient to their location or lifestyle.
Low-residency: combines face-to-face classes held one or two Saturdays per course on Hamline’s Saint Paul campus with online coursework.
Off-campus: a blend of online and face-to-face learning at locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area and the state.
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| Curriculum: |
A total of 34 semester credits: 24 required credits and 10 elective credits. All MAEd students also complete a capstone.
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| Cost: |
$360 per credit |
WHY CHOOSE THE HAMLINE MAEd?
Reputation: Hamline has long been a leader in teacher education in Minnesota and is known for thoughtful, high quality programs taught by experienced and passionate teachers. Hamline offers an interactive, engaging, authentic, and personalized educational experience.
Convenience: We offer four different ways to complete your degree, ranging from a traditional classroom experience to a fully online format, with two options in between that offer both face-to-face classroom time and online learning. Our classes are offered at our Saint Paul and Minneapolis locations as well as at convenient locations throughout the state.
Commitment: Hamline is committed to developing teacher-leaders who promote equity in schools and society, build communities of teachers and learners, construct knowledge, and practice thoughtful inquiry and reflection.
Innovation: Hamline pioneered MAEd learning communities for professional educators in 1994. Our EdD program, which began in 1999 as a learning community, focuses on active, engaged learning and utilizes a knowledge construction model that is highly collaborative. Both programs support and honor educators as leaders of 21st century learning environments.