Master's of Education

Program Overview

The College of Education's Nationally Accredited Graduate Studies in Education Program has been especially tailored to meet the needs of educational professionals who desire to advance their knowledge, skills, and expertise. 

SUU’s Graduate Studies in Education Program provides multiple options to individuals who desire to obtain advanced M. Ed. degree status, educational licensure/endorsements, or become highly qualified in critical areas of need.

Alignment to NBPTS Standards

The Graduate Studies in Education Program at Southern Utah University is closely aligned with the standards of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). These standards represent a commitment to maintaining high and rigorous expectations for what accomplished educators should know and be able to do. The Five Core Principles of the NBPTS that guide and provide a conceptual framework for the operation of the M. Ed. Program are outlined below:

1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn  from experience.
5. Teachers are members of learning communities.

These Five Core Propositions address the fundamental requirements and formal knowledge of proficient teaching. Master’s candidates may elect to pursue national board certification while completing the requirements for the Master’s Degree. Successful completion and submission of application and portfolio materials to the NBPTS will meet the requirements for the M. Ed. thesis/project.