MA/MS in Education, General

The Master of Education at Pacific Lutheran University is aimed at educators and related professionals, such as social workers, behavior therapists, and community advocates, who want to deepen their expertise and advance their careers. Built for people who are working, the program runs over about fifteen months and provides a curriculum that is adaptable and grounded in practice. It emphasizes pedagogy, community, justice, current issues, and decisions guided by data. Available concentrations are elementary, special education, language learners, school leadership, and applied behavior analysis. The degree differs from the MAE, which prepares people without a license for initial teaching certification. Alumni who completed certain PLU bachelor's programs can receive guaranteed graduate admission and a graduate scholarship. Prospective students can contact the graduate admission office in Tacoma, Washington, for details about applying and about how the program fits their goals.