With six concentration areas, the MAED allows students to tailor the program to meet their unique goals and interests.

MSU’s Master of Arts in Education (MAED) is designed for all educators who want to enhance their professional practice through advanced study related to teaching, learning, and leadership. This online master’s degree in education is relevant to a broad range of P-12 and postsecondary careers both inside and beyond the classroom, including teachers, school administrators, coaches, and adult educators.
The original online master’s program at MSU, the MAED celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021 and is ranked among the nation’s Best Online Master’s in Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report. Its community of more than 1,000 graduates encompasses a diverse array of educational backgrounds, united by the desire to enhance their professional practice.
The degree format provides flexibility for students, educators and working professionals who want to engage in inquiry that will contribute to exemplary educational practice. The MAED allows students to acquire a range of knowledge grounded in theory along with expertise in one or more areas of concentration. Students build on their prior experience and engage in a dynamic digital community through this fully online program.
The MAED is available only online and only under Plan B (without thesis).
Wed.Aug.172022
M.A. in Education: Virtual Open House
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Online (via Zoom or similar)
Mon - Thu.Aug.15 - 182022
Innovations in Collaborative Modeling
All Day
Detroit, Michigan
Wed.Aug.102022
Support Staff Advisory Committee Meeting
9:00 am - 10:00 am
507, Erickson Hall