Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in General Education

Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in General Education Overview

Grand Valley State University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in General Education offers an emphasis in Educational Technology Integration. This emphasis prepares educators at all levels to integrate technology into classroom settings.

About the M.Ed. in General Education Degree

The M.Ed. in General Education is offered through Grand Valley’s College of Education. The Educational Technology Integration emphasis program content includes the educational application of technology, including computers and the Internet, for a variety of professional and instructional purposes. Courses concentrate on pedagogical issues, curriculum integration, software and Web site evaluation, acquisition and use of instructional materials and media, social and ethical issues for technology use in K-12 settings, school and classroom adoption of technology and Web-based and on-line instructional development. 

• Career oriented. The program creates opportunities for professional renewal and development of educators.
• Flexibility. Evening, weekend, and summer classes make it easier for teachers and administrators to plan their schedules.
• Convenience. Courses are offered primarily at the convenient L.V. Eberhard Center and  the Richard M. DeVos Center in downtown Grand Rapids and other off-campus locations. Some classes are offered online.
• Accreditation. Grand Valley State University’s College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
• Service. The College of Education Student Information and Services Center provides services for advising, program planning, field placement, and certification.

Each candidate for the M.Ed. degree must complete six semester hours in foundation courses in the following areas: research and evaluation and social foundations of education. In addition, the candidate must meet hte requirements in the emphasis area of the program. A minimum of 33 semester hours is required.

Related Programs

• M.Ed. in General Education – educational technology integration emphasis

Admissions

Graduate applications for admission are available online. The university application fee is waived for undergraduate alumni of Grand Valley.

Cost

Grand Valley offers an excellent education at a reasonable cost and offers a number of ways to finance your graduate degree. Several scholarships are available through the College of Education for candidates who qualify. College of Education students may be eligible to receive a Federal TEACH Grant of up to $4,000 per year.