Master of Arts in Education

Your passion is helping students reach their full potential. Ours is helping you reach yours. 

Inside the heart of every teacher is a learner — a teacher who wants to master the craft; a mentor who wants to counsel and guide students through stages of development; a visionary who wants to build a culture where teachers are motivated and empowered to do what they do best — shape the mind of a child, and the future of society.

Advance your practice and your career with a Master of Arts in Education from a respected leader in teaching and learning. Build on your prior professional experience with our hybrid, interactive format carefully designed for working professionals who need the flexibility of evening classes. Our master’s in education balances the best of classroom, experiential and online learning in three concentrations:

• Teaching (get your master’s degree in 34 semester hours, or 18 to 24 months)
• Counselor Education (move from the classroom to guidance, or change careers and become a guidance counselor, in as few as two years).
• School Administration (earn the credentials to become a principal in 18 to 24 months)

Balance class and work. Build strong relationships.

At Capital, we know teachers. If you’re not in front of the class, you’re preparing for it. But no matter how busy you are, relationships matter to you. They matter to us, too.

So we’ve structured our hybrid Master of Arts in Education program to meet from 5 to 8 pm on Thursdays. Students and instructors will alternate one week in class on Capital’s Bexley campus and two weeks online. You’ll learn from rich discussion, challenging projects and assignments and traditional face-to-face instruction in class, in online discussion boards and blogs, and through practicum experiences.

You can also work at your own pace through coursework that’s completed online, including readings, video responses, blogging, and face-to-face discussions.

Learn from the best.

The latest thinking in theory and practice is fluid, but some fundamentals never change. So in addition to Capital’s renowned education and leadership faculty, you’ll learn from practitioners at some of the Central Ohio region's top school districts, including Grandview Heights, Olentangy Orange and Worthington.

Contact us at adult-grad@capital.edu if you need further information or have questions. We welcome your inquiries. 

The mission of the teacher education program at Capital University is to prepare competent, caring and committed professional educators who use theory, research and reflection to teach, lead and serve diverse communities of learners. For a complete overview of the Master of Arts in Education at Capital University, see our student handbook. 

 
Several adult and graduate scholarships are available.

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Master of Arts in Education in Teaching

“The program will stand out in that it will intentionally focus on praxis – where theory intersects with practice – and will provide students with strong theoretical knowledge as well as real-life application of that knowledge. There is a strong mix of seasoned professionals who are currently or recently in the field and active scholars with strong national reputations.”

Bradley Conrad, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of Education
Capital University

This program views teachers as leaders and researchers, and classrooms as laboratories for learning communities. It weaves emphasis on research, effective use of technology, culturally responsive teaching and broad respect for diversity and inclusion throughout the graduate student experience — from entry to the program to the Capstone Research Project.

Capital believes the best learning occurs with high-impact practices. So your professors will engage you in applied research and data analysis to deepen professional teaching practice, extend teaching skills and competencies and enhance learning outcomes. Working with your graduate faculty member, you will design and conduct an applied research project or thesis. With cross-curricular training through Capital MBA courses, you will earn a well-rounded degree and become a better teacher and leader. One option within the program even allows you to earn your TESOL Endorsement (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) to make you even more marketable with an endorsement and a master’s degree. This program aligns with National Board Certification requirements and the Ohio Master Teacher Framework.

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Counselor Education

Become a school counselor — and help students bring balance to their complex lives.

Students are impacted by more than what happens in the classroom. This exciting time of life can bring with it personal, social and academic pressure, and at times students can feel overwhelmed, wondering how to move forward. With a Master of Arts in Education (Counselor Education) from Capital, you can serve as a trusted guide and help them achieve academic and personal success during their journey of self-discovery. Our graduate counselor program will prepare you to play a vital role in helping them make sense of their world inside and outside of school. Designed for working professionals, our unique program combines the convenience of online courses and on-campus classes with personal interaction with your professors and your faculty adviser.

Through coursework that merges theory and best practices taught by highly respected professionals in the field, you can obtain the requisite knowledge and understanding you need to reach, advise and counsel today’s diverse, socially wired student population. And through the program’s school counseling practicum and school counseling internship, you’ll be putting your training and research to work where it matters — in real schools with real students. Your course of study culminates in a Capstone Research Project designed in concert with your faculty adviser and reflecting your professional interests, goals and aspirations.

If you’re interested moving from the classroom or changing careers altogether, you can obtain an MAEd in School Counseling in as few as two years. And you don’t need an undergraduate degree in teaching to enroll, but can gain entry with a bachelor’s degree from any accredited institution of higher education. As a graduate of the program, you will be eligible for licensure as a Professional School Counselor by the Ohio Department of Education and will be prepared to work in public and private K-12 educational settings.

Make our network, your network

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Capital’s renowned teaching faculty includes both distinguished professors and researchers as well as working educational professionals from throughout central Ohio and across the state. In learning from them and working alongside them, you’ll be joining a vibrant network of established educators you can turn to for guidance, career opportunities and insight for years to come.

Learn more through a personal campus visit.

The first step toward your MAEd in Counselor Education degree starts with an information session offered on the Capital campus where you can meet personally with faculty and staff. While our information brochures and website provide lots of vital information, they can’t replace the personal interaction available through these invaluable live encounters. So take that next step. Come to campus. Ask questions. Get answers. Find out if Capital’s Master of Arts in Counselor Education is right for you.

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School Administration

Broaden your impact on the quality of education with a degree that prepares you to lead

As a teacher, you’ve treasured the difference you can make in an individual student’s life. Over the years, your impact and your ability to lead have grown. Now you find it’s time to step to the next level — and consider the difference you can make as a school administrator.

Working education professionals from throughout the Columbus Region have made Capital University their destination for a Master of Arts in Education (School Administration) degree. That’s no surprise. Our faculty, our flexible programming, our students and our campus combine to deliver the skills, knowledge and professional network today’s educational leaders need if they are to continue achieving the quality and better student outcomes society needs to grow and prosper.

Our program, which can be completed in fewer than two years, combines the convenience of online courses, on-campus classes and personal interaction with your professors, peers and faculty advisor. In the course of your study, you will take classes that merge the latest theory, research and best practices that today’s most sought-after education administrators need to succeed. The program also emphasizes cross-curricular learning, incorporating foundational courses taught by select business professors of Capital’s MBA program. As a student and graduate, you’ll tap into a tight network of administrative professionals whose connections and insight you’ll rely on for guidance, professional growth and community long after you earn your degree. We call it CapFam, and it’s lifelong. Upon completing your course of study, you will be ready to take the Ohio Principal Licensure exam.

Make our network, your network.

Capital’s renowned teaching faculty includes both distinguished professors and researchers as well as working educational professionals from throughout central Ohio and across the state. In learning from them and working alongside them, you’ll be joining a vibrant network of established educators you can turn to for guidance, career opportunities and insight for years to come.

Discover why educational leaders like you choose Capital.

There’s no better way to evaluate the quality of our graduate programs than in person. We urge all potential candidates to come to campus for an information session and meet with faculty members, staff and current students. While our brochures and website offer lots of vital information, they can’t replace the personal interaction available through these invaluable live encounters. So take that next step. Come to campus. Ask questions. Get answers. Find out if Capital’s Master of Arts in Education (Administration) is right for you.