Take your instruction to the next level
American College of Education’s online master’s degree programs can help you teach at the secondary or college level.
Your path to dual-credit
or college-level instruction
Whether you aspire to teach dual-credit courses as a secondary educator or simply seek advanced instructional knowledge in a subject area, our fully online master’s degrees provide the 18 graduate-level credit hours you may need in a specific content area.
Flexible
Online and asynchronous coursework. Study wherever and whenever you want.
Convenient
Most courses are 5 weeks long, with a weeklong break in between all 100 percent online.
Research-Driven
Our focused coursework provides evidence-based methods to develop curriculum and enhance instruction for diverse learners.
Next Term Starts May 20, 2024
Applications due by May 17, 2024
Choose the right path for your career
We offer online education degrees at some of the lowest costs in the nation.
Gain an understanding of the most prevalent and pressing aspects of today’s
complex and diverse education landscape.
Master of Education
History Education
Become an expert instructor in the field of history. Delve into the major tenets of historical understanding by examining perspectives across time, diverse populations and geography. Cultivate critical thinking to help your students identify rationale and patterns rooted in political, cultural, social or ideological views.
TOTAL PROGRAM COST*
$9,500
FINISH IN
16
MONTHS
CREDITS
34
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Master of Education
Mathematics Education
Become an expert instructor in the field of mathematics. Using a discovery model, you’ll learn to identify problems in curricula and make effective adjustments through data, testing and predictive modeling. Gain a comprehensive understanding of mathematics through the integration of core mathematical concepts with culture and practicality.
TOTAL PROGRAM COST*
$9,500
FINISH IN
16
MONTHS
CREDITS
34
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Master of Education
Science Education
Become an expert instructor in the field of science at the secondary or college level. Develop and understand how science can be taught through different perspectives that encourage real-world applications, effective problem solving and using scientific thought to examine the forces acting on the earth and beyond.
TOTAL PROGRAM COST*
$9,500
FINISH IN
16
MONTHS
CREDITS
34
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Master of Education
Social Science Education
Become an expert instructor in the field of social science. Delve into the range of issues related to human interaction within society by exploring sociology, psychology and human development. Understand the theories and standards that shape our current understanding of human engagement.
TOTAL PROGRAM COST*
$9,500
FINISH IN
16
MONTHS
CREDITS
34
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Master of Education
Biology Education
Develop and understand how biology can be taught through different perspectives that encourage real-world applications, effective problem solving and relationship building. This program covers everything from foundational theory and research to evaluation and content engagement.
TOTAL PROGRAM COST*
$9,500
FINISH IN
16
MONTHS
CREDITS
34
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Master of Education
Chemistry Education
Develop and understand how chemistry can be taught through different perspectives that encourage real-world applications, effective problem solving and using scientific thought to examine the forces acting on matter. This program covers everything from foundational theory and research to evaluation and content engagement.
TOTAL PROGRAM COST*
$9,500
FINISH IN
16
MONTHS
CREDITS
34
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Master of Education
English Education
Become an expert instructor in the field of English and literature. Understand the nuances that come with different literary forms and media. Examine the crossovers of literature, comprehension and communication within both traditional and emerging contexts. Learn how to strengthen the connection between reading and writing to help your students develop strong literacy skills.
TOTAL PROGRAM COST*
$9,500
FINISH IN
16
MONTHS
CREDITS
34
More Info
Shorter programs, faster results
Our online micro-credentials and certificates are designed for professionals looking to upskill or enhance their resume quickly and affordably. What’s more, you keep the academic credit you earn. You can apply those credits to a master’s degree at a later date and you’ll earn it faster than you would have before.
Certificate in Content Area Instruction
$5,100 | 9 months | 18 credits
Specialize in any of the following subject areas:
- Cognitive Science
- History
- Mathematics
- English
- Social Science
- Integrated Biology
- Integrated Science
- Integrated Chemistry
A Degree You Can Count On
ACE is – and always has been – accredited by Higher Learning Commission,
an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Nationally for most Master’s of Education degrees conferred overall**
Third-Party Rankings, Recognitions, and Awards.
Empowered by our students.
Our students share our mission to serve, lead and achieve. Read in their own words why ACE was the right choice for them.
“I enjoyed my experience at ACE. Small class sizes, supportive professors and the ease of the online community made the experience a nice one. Classes were affordable and I liked the easy- going process of registration throughout my time. I’m happy that I chose American College of Education for M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership!”
ASHLEY COLLINS
M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership
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A Note About Licensure
Graduates of programs which are approved to lead to licensure, endorsement, or certification may be subject to additional requirements for the receipt of initial licensure, endorsement, or certification in the state in which they intend to teach or administrate.
Students are strongly encouraged to check licensure requirements in the state in which they intend to teach or administrate to determine whether they are eligible for licensure, endorsement, or certification.
It is vitally important that students know and be continually aware of the requirements for licensure in their state. State licensing requirements and licensing agency information may be found here.
*This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program credit hours, the receipt of, or eligibility for, institutional or non-institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, and adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. Master’s cost statement does not apply to MAT and EBA programs.
**Source: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data