This advanced preparation program is delivered on the University of Portland campus as well as at other approved off-campus sites. The on-campus M.Ed. At least two semester hours of the 18 credit specialty area must be in education. Some specialty areas have specific coursework arranged in sequence. Other specialty areas are predetermined with the assistance of an academic advisor.
Educational leadership is the only specialty area offered off-campus.
Students will enroll in a 12-month program to include coursework for a graduate degree and simultaneous preparation for initial licensure. Students may not transfer credits into the 12-month program. The minimum number of hours for this degree is 36 semester hours. This program is a professional degree preparing students for work beyond the master's. Applicants for this degree are assigned to an academic advisor who assists in selecting the specific program of courses along with cooperating disciplines to comprise a three-person committee.