Frostburg State University offers a Master's of Education (M.Ed.) degree to extend professional learning for educators. Candidates have a choice of concentrations leading towards a graduate degree or the completion of a certificate program.

Master of Education Concentrations • CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION • EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP • INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM • LITERACY EDUCATION • SCHOOL COUNSELING • SPECIAL EDUCATION

Certificate Programs • POST MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP • POST BACHELOR’SCERTIFICATE IN LITERACY EDUCATION

The M.Ed. program's concentrations and certificate programs have program approval through the Maryland State Department of Education and is Nationally Recognized by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. 

M.Ed.. Program Outcomes

Candidates who have successfully completed a M.Ed. program will have demonstrated:

• An understanding of the mission and function of education in a diverse, complex, society
• Attainment of skills needed for professional analysis, problem-solving and reflection
• Attainment of advanced knowledge of physical, cognitive, cultural and emotional development as related to the learning process
• Ability to conduct rigorous self-evaluation of professional and ethical behavior, practice and progress
• Attainment of extensive skills and knowledge in an area of specialization
• Ability to incorporate current research and technology within a specialization and related areas