Online Educational Social Research Degree :: Accredited Universities

You are likely to be, or aspire to be, involved in either educational or social research. Maybe you would like to learn research skills or you need a qualification to prove what you know. Tutors from the Institute of Education will work with you and help you to develop your own research agendas.

Course aims
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The course has been recognised by the ESRC as a comprehensive programme of research training which will:

provide the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to interpret, evaluate and carry out research in any education-related setting

enable you to effectively work with, and perform research in a variety of sectors, including industry, the public sector, and the academic community

explore a wide range of disciplinary approaches to educational research and the relevance of disciplines such as Sociology, Psychology, History and Philosophy for undertaking research in educational settings

allow you to gain expertise in research procedures such as interviewing, literature reviewing, data analysis, and writing

act as valuable preparation if you wish to undertake doctoral studies.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements
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You must be able to demonstrate your interest and experience in the field of educational research or social research and meet the following academic entrance requirements:

An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, in any subject, from an institution acceptable to the University.

Please note that if you do not meet the entrance requirements you may still apply. Each application will be considered on an individual basis and the decision taken at the discretion of the University.

English Language Requirements
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You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past three years:

(IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Reading and Writing sub-test.
(TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 100 or above with at least 25 in both Reading and Writing Skills sub-tests provided that the test was taken before 29 May 2014.
Please note we are unable to accept (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language results if you have taken the examination after the 29 May 2014.

Technical skills
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Word-processing, Internet and email skills are all basic requirements of this programme. No previous experience of computer conferencing is required as these skills will be developed during the programme.

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Other Fees

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The Master of Education (Special Educational Needs) is designed for qualified teachers interested in a pathway for further learning and employment in the area of special educational needs. This course is conducted off campus and consists of eight credit points taken over one year of full-time study or up to three years of part-time study.

As a graduate of this course you will possess advanced knowledge of contemporary education issues and discourses; have high-level critical and evaluative research skills; and translate your understandings of indidualised, inclusive educational programs into practice. The course takes in to account the implementation of social justice policy and addresses the fundamental philosophy of access and success for people with diverse educational needs.

The Master of Education (Special Educational Needs) is an externally accredited program that meets the requirements of the Department of Education and Training Victoria and the Victorian Institute of Teaching guidelines for special education. The requirements within the two practicum units EEI700 and EEI716 include 15 days of supervised teaching experience, a supervised case study (15 days or equivalent) and 15 days of professional development activities e.g. workshops and seminars related to specialist/inclusive education.

Please note that EEI700 and EEI716 may be completed in a specialised area such as vision impairment where supervision would be conducted by a member from the visiting teacher service.

Entry Requirements

The normal minimum educational requirement is four years of tertiary study inclusive of approved teacher training, for example, a four-year Bachelor of Education or a degree plus Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent. Candidates with a three year initial teaching qualification who have satisfactorily completed a Graduate Certificate of Education at credit level or higher may be eligible to enrol directly into the Master of Education.
Teachers requiring Victorian Institute of Teaching registration for employment purposes must hold an approved teaching qualification prior to commencing this course.
Special entry
Special entry is also available, assessed at the time of application.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The School of Education designs its graduate programs to prepare professional educators and educational leaders who have effective speaking, listening, reading and writing skills; knowledge of and appreciation for the humanities, the pure and social sciences and the arts; understanding of and appreciation for education and its role in developing intellectual and ethical values in a free and pluralistic society; the general and specialized professional knowledge base required of informed practitioners of the education profession; and the ability to apply knowledge and research effectively in the education profession.

The graduate education programs extend the baccalaureate foundation to address more advanced and specialized studies, expand certifications, and augment minor concentrations or new areas that increase the potential for professional contribution.

The School of Education has a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of excellence in preparing education graduates. As such, graduate studies programs focus on providing mastery of professional knowledge, attitudes and skills in focused course credits beyond the baccalaureate.

All NMU School of Education subject areas are approved by the Michigan Department of Education.

Entry Requirements

Regular Degree Admission is granted to the student who wishes to pursue a master’s degree and who has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 (A=4.0). For regular admission, a student must meet all of the admission requirements of the Office of Graduate Education, as well as any additional requirements for the program of their choice.

Conditional Admission may be authorized, based upon a recommendation from the department or by the Assistant Provost of Graduate Education and Research, for students who do not meet the requirements of regular admission. Conditional admission can be granted to students in their final semester or session of enrollment in an undergraduate program if the academic record is satisfactory, based on the final transcript sent by the student. The conditions for regular admission are recorded on the letter of admission that is sent to the applicant. Students who fail to meet the conditions of their admission by the completion of 12 semester hours of graduate credit are denied further registration. The determining factors for the conditions of admission are the responsibility of the assigned adviser with the endorsement of the appropriate department head and the Assistant Provost of Graduate Education and Research. Students will not be granted regular admission status until all the requirements and conditions for regular admission have been met.

International applicants
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1. Non-native speakers of English must prove an adequate level of English language proficiency for admission into an academic program. English language proficiency for admission can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:

English proficiency tests:

TOEFL Score - minimum score of 79 iBT/213 CBT/550 PBT
IELTS - minimum overall band score of 6.5
MELAB - minimum score of 79

2. Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of higher education

3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on 24 or more earned undergraduate level credit hours from a U.S. institution of higher education. Credits must include college level English composition and/or speech.

4. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on 12 or more earned graduate level credit hours from a U.S. institution of higher education.

5. Successful completion of Level 112 in the ELS Language School

6. Other proof of English proficiency may be considered on an individual basis.

Other Fees

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Expand and grow your leadership knowledge, skills and abilities with the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD). This EdD degree program will prepare you to strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations in the areas of budgeting, teacher management and operations.

When you enroll in our online doctorate in education, with annual on-campus residencies, you’ll quickly learn how you can grow as a leader who transforms institutions to meet the current and future expectations of education.

The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) will prepare learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will be educational practitioners who demonstrate analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions. The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree is consistent with the University's mission to educate working adults to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities. T

The program is designed to emphasize leadership and to focus on applied research that improves educational environments. Program Goals Graduates of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program will be able to:

- Utilize and conduct research to evaluate and improve instructional and organizational processes.

- Provide instructional leadership to support and enhance the educational process.

- Incorporate knowledge of social, historical, and political theories and processes in educational decision making.

- Lead and manage the educational organization through transformation inherent in contemporary society.

At no time in history has the need for quality education been greater. At the same time, educators face challenges unlike those faced by their predecessors. They must facilitate learning in culturally diverse classrooms; prepare students for jobs in a global, information-based economy; manage their classrooms, schools, and systems effectively and efficiently in the face of severe funding pressures; and produce all the other outcomes traditionally expected from educational institutions. It is clear that as the education system works its way through this period of radical change, leaders are needed who are capable of dealing with complexity in creative ways. Professional practice in this environment will require more sophisticated educational preparation for greater numbers of practitioners.

Entry Requirements

- Have a master’s degree from an approved college or university that’s regionally or nationally accredited, or a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the United States.

- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on graduate degree posted transcripts.

- Have an official transcript listing a minimum of three credits in research methods, statistics or scientific reasoning with a grade of C or better. This requirement and the level at which these credits must have been completed may vary by program. Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn more about this requirement and if it applies to the program you are interested in.

- Have professional work experience in a leadership or management position. Certain doctoral degree programs may have program-specific work experience requirements.
Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn more about program-specific work experience requirements.

- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa if residing in the United States.

- Have access to a research library.

- Have a signed University hardware/software agreement.

- Not have been expelled from a previous institution.

- Complete all required forms for admission and submit an official graduate degree posted transcript.

International applicants:
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Applicants without appropriate previous academic experience in an English language environment must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®), the Test of English as an International Communication (TOEIC®), the Berlitz® Online Proficiency Test, the Pearson Test of English Academic or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS®). Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn more about this requirement if you are a non-native speaker of English.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $3,333

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Keiser University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership degree prepares reflective scholars and capable professionals who apply theory, method, and research to dynamically improve schools under their leadership and, ultimately, the communities they serve. The program fosters lifelong learning and values leadership, ethical and informed decision-making, diversity, assessment, program evaluation, effective communication, and technology.

Keiser University’s PhD in Educational Leadership program enables students to contribute to the education profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

- Apply leadership theory and ethical, reflective decision-making to manage and administer schools and school systems.

- Evaluate and apply best practices in instruction using effective teaching practices, emerging technologies, and assessment techniques to achieve optimal educational outcomes.

- Create a shared vision of a learning culture by understanding and responding to the political, social, economic, legal and cultural environment.

- Respond to diverse communities of interest to create a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

- Continue to renew and develop expertise in the field of leadership demonstrated by effective written, spoken, and digital communication.

- Advance the body of knowledge through relevant, reflective, action-oriented research and scholarship.

Entry Requirements

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program are required to hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student’s graduate academic performance, professional experience, letters of recommendation and/or standardized test scores. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores in support of their application.

Other Fees

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