The mission of EACS is to promote critical inquiry that addresses important issues relating to teaching, learning, and leadership in order that service and collaboration among colleagues and the professional communities may be enhanced.
Norman campus: Rolling Admission
Complete online Application to Graduate College and EACS program prior to application deadline for the semester for which you are applying. When completing the online admission application please select a major code for either Norman traditional M315 or Blended/Online M316.
Applicants for the program leading to the degree of Master of Education (M.Ed.) must present the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education as conferred by the University of Oklahoma or the equivalent, including twelve hours of acceptable undergraduate work in education. The student may elect a thesis or a non-thesis program. A student will normally complete work within five calendar years after the student's first graduate enrollment at the University of Oklahoma.
B.S. in Education or equivalent is required for admission. Students must have 12 hours of prerequisite courses in Education. Students without the necessary prerequisites are expected to fulfill those requirements. Additional courses may be required depending upon the area of certification and the area of study.
In addition to the general requirements for all M.Ed. programs in EACS, students electing the thesis option must successfully complete the following proscribed coursework, and meet the thesis requirement (see bottom of the page).
M.Ed. THESIS PROGRAM COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Major Core: 12 hours
Foundation Core: 6 hours or two courses
One course from EDS
and One course from EIPT
Other required courses, Thesis Option:
Elective Courses:
Other electives may count, if approved by your EACS adviser.
TOTAL: 34 credit hours
THESIS REQUIREMENT
Students selecting the thesis option will be required to successfully write and defend a master's thesis. More information about the thesis is available through the Graduate Programs Officer.
Note: The official degree checklist is available through the OU Graduate College website.
Master's degree other requirements:
Major Core / Required Courses (27 hours):
Elective Courses (9 hours):
Note: The official degree checklist is available through the OU Graduate College website.
Master's degree other requirements:
M.Ed. admission procedures
In addition to the general requirements for all M.Ed. programs in EACS, students electing the non-thesis option must successfully complete the following proscribed coursework, and successfully complete a comprehensive examination (the Comprehensive Exam).
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION:
The successful preparation and defense of a Comprehensive Exam is required for the non-thesis option in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision.
This program is designed to prepare students for administrative and other leadership positions in schools. Students have access to a rigorous, high-quality program that is designed to meet the needs of working professionals by offering intensive weekend classes supplemented by outside research activities and field experiences. All coursework is offered at the Schusterman Center and/or online.
The master's program on the Tulsa campus conducts rolling admissions.
Applications submitted fewer than two weeks before the start of a given semester will be given consideration for the following semester.
M.Ed. Information Sheet - Tulsa Campus (PDF)
To be considered for admission into the program, please visit Graduate Admissions.
For information about admissions, fee payment and financial aid, please contact us:
Beverly Edwards, Ph.D. - Program Coordinator
Phone: (918) 660-3986
Email: bedwards@ou.edu
The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma is committed to addressing the shortage by developing the next generation of school leaders. The online Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision will foster aspiring education leaders to principalship and other educational roles. The program is 36 credit hours and is designed for working adults. It can be completed in as little as 24 months while working full-time.
The online Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision is 36 credit hours and can be completed in 24 months. Courses are eight weeks long.
Full cohort projections are available below:
EACS Online course projections and schedules
A sample course sequence is listed below:
| Semester and Course Names | # of Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| Organization of Education | 3 | |
| Financial Leadership | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | Credits | |
| Politics in Education Administration | 3 | |
| Research Literacy | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | Credits | |
| Technology in Education Administration | 3 | |
| Inquiry for Performance Improvement | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | Credits | |
| School Level Instructional Leadership | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
| Supervision of Instruction | 3 | |
| Practicum in Education | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | Credits | |
| Education and the Law | 3 | |
| Principal Internship (Access to a school site required) | 3 |
To apply for the online Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision program, you must submit:
*Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
