MEd in Educator Practices
Experienced professors
Career-relevant curriculum
Academic and career support
Program Overview Why get a master's in educator practices or post-master's certificate at SNHU?
Advance your professional practices by earning a Master of Education (MEd) or a post-master’s Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) through the educator practices programs at Southern New Hampshire University. These part-time graduate programs are designed for educators currently working in the field, and you'll be required to have access to learners in your professional work. If focusing on excellence in teaching, intellectual development and social responsibility sparks your interest, these programs might be the right path for you.
Skills you'll learn:
- Planning and delivering learning opportunities
- Physical, cognitive, cultural and emotional development
- Creating inclusive and collaborative learning communities
- Leadership concepts and application
- Research-based teaching strategies
- Self-evaluation of professional growth and teaching
Note: This program is not available to international students.
Courses & Curriculum Build meaningful learning opportunities within the program courses
The educator practices graduate courses are taught through a blended format, including synchronous and asynchronous experiences. Here, each course experience reminds you of your professional strengths, helping you refine your professional practices and renew your perspective in the field. Our constructivist philosophy allows you the flexibility to create an area of focus and develop greater expertise at any level, from elementary to adult learners, through application-based study. And since you're already working with learners, you'll be able to apply what you learn immediately.
Note: The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study requires a student to have already earned a master's degree from an accredited institution before applying. From the core curriculum, 31 credits are required to be completed. Within each course, CAGS students design advanced study opportunities related to a topic of their choice.
Campus educator practices degree concentrations
Looking to specialize your degree? SNHU offers 3 concentrations for the educator practices master's degree.
With this 12-credit concentration, you'll expand your skills as a leader within the areas of organizational, distributive and reflective leadership. In addition, practices of place-based learning are emphasized to support the development of educator practices that combine community and learning.
This concentration will expand your understanding of concepts within functions and algebra, statistics and geometry – all while enhancing your professional practice through adopting the core pedagogical practices essential to facilitating student learning.
The STEM concentration is designed to help teachers develop their STEM instructional practices, strengthen their understanding of science teaching content and practices and develop their leadership for STEM education.
Learn from instructors with industry experience
Our faculty bring with them decades of knowledge and experience in education, which informs the development of SNHU’s courses and curriculum. They look forward to supporting your journey both in the classroom and as you work toward a career in your field.
Audrey Rogers
Position
Associate Dean, Graduate Education Programs
Joined SNHU
2007
Education
- EdD in Leadership and Learning from Rivier College
- MA in History from the University of New Hampshire
- MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Massachusetts Lowell
- BA in History from Tufts University
Dr. Audrey Rogers is the associate dean for graduate education programs and a professor of education at Southern New Hampshire University. She holds New Hampshire licensure as a social studies educator (grades 5-12) and digital learning specialist (K-12). She's past president and a current member of the NH IHE (Institutions of Higher Education) Network, a consortium of all NH educator preparation programs. Her recent research focused on competency-based education and assessment literacy in preservice educators.
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Campus major courses
You’ll take major courses that provide you with a solid foundation in your area of study – in some cases featuring experiential or project-based learning opportunities, labs, simulations and internships. These courses will allow you to learn a wide variety of topics and help prepare you for a role in your desired field.
Courses may include:
Visit the course catalog to view the full MEd in Educator Practices curriculum.
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Career Outlook What can I do with an educator practices degree?
Whether you're interested in teaching students in the classroom or employees in the corporate sector, you'll develop the skills needed to make an impact. Here, you can refine your educational practices by connecting your academic work to the learners in your professional environment. You’ll also use your strengths as a professional to design ways to have a positive impact on your school or professional setting.
Career paths include:
- Classroom teacher
- Special educator
- Instructional coach
- Educational trainer
- Interventionist
Openings projected each year, on average, for kindergarten and elementary school teacher occupations through 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).1
Median annual salary for kindergarten and elementary school teacher occupations in May 2023, according to the BLS.1
Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.
School of Arts, Sciences and Education Learn about the School of Arts, Sciences and Education
From understanding why people behave the way they do, to studying and tackling today's environmental issues, the School of Arts, Sciences and Education serves as an academic hub for creativity, collaboration and learning. Here, you'll have the chance to gain real-world experience through internships, student teaching, lab work and community-based projects. From studying cells under a microscope or analyzing crime scenes to leading a student-teaching session in an elementary classroom, you’ll learn how the world works so you can help make it a better place.
Student teaching opportunities
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State-of-the-art labs
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At Southern New Hampshire University, we're on a mission to make high-quality education more accessible with more affordable tuition. With 70+ career-focused majors, state-of-the-art facilities, D2 sports and over 70 student clubs and organizations, you can get the campus experience you've always dreamed of at a more affordable price.
Fill out the FAFSA to see if you’re eligible for grants or work-study. (You could also be offered loans, though you’ll have to pay those back later.)
Transfer credits toward your master's degree program at SNHU. If you’ve taken one course or many, we’ll evaluate them for you.
Getting free money for college – from SNHU or an outside organization – could help you save hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Hear from us
We offer a dynamic range of programs designed to support your career advancement through transformative educational experiences. Our offerings provide practical, hands-on learning, professional networking opportunities and a strong sense of community fostered by our cohort model.
Audrey Rogers, Associate Dean, Graduate Education Programs
Accreditations
SNHU is accredited by the regional accreditor the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university also carries specialized accreditations for some programs.
Sources & Citations
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm (viewed Oct. 11, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
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