Advance Equity and Social Justice
Recognize that teaching grounded in equity and social justice is essential in rigorous learning of subject matter in any setting.
MSEd in Educational Studies
About the Program
Educational Studies is designed for practitioners and newcomers to the field of education who are interested in various educational topics, including learning, child development, and educational technology. Graduates with prior teaching experience may continue teaching, while others work for education-related companies or non-profits. While this concentration does not lead to teaching licensure, Illinois-licensed teachers may earn additional subsequent endorsements.
At a Glance
Years of STEM OPT for International Students
Average Class Size
Full-Time and Part-Time Paths
The standard pathway for Educational Studies is one year, full-time. Some students choose to extend their studies to two years, part-time.
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Timing |
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| 1 Year | Full Time |
| 2 Years | Part Time |
MSED in Educational Studies Curriculum Overview
Educational Studies is highly customizable. Students can take electives in areas such as design of equitable learning environments, educational technology, research, and educational leadership.
Units (32 semester hours)
Electives
Our Guiding Commitments
Understand Learning and Human Development
Understand human development as a process of maturation within a network of areas: physical, psychological, emotional, cultural, social, and political.
Engage Within and Across Communities
Learn about the community in which a school resides to inform relational and instructional interactions with students and families.
Foster Subject Matter Sensemaking
Support the growth of children's skills, competencies, and disciplinary understandings as connected to rigorous and meaningful activities.
Our Students
“My time in [the Educational Studies concentration] has profoundly transformed both my professional and personal life. Engaging professors, culturally relevant coursework, and countless hours of thoughtful reflection have challenged me to reimagine and redesign my role as an educator.”
−Sarah Hirsh, M.S. Ed, ‘24
Contact Us
Phone Number
847-467-1458
Email
msedprogram@northwestern.edu
Address
618 Garrett Place
Evanston, IL 60208