The M.S. in Education prepares candidates to advance their professions as teachers, counselors, curriculum developers, administrators and leaders in a range of educational settings. Candidates develop expertise in their chosen concentration and leadership skills to be a person of influence and agent of change in the field of education and beyond. 

Concentrations:
International Education
Special Education in Mild/Moderate Disabilities 
Special Education in Moderate/Severe Disabilities 
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching 

Student Learning

Evidence of Student Learning

The candidate demonstrates an understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
The candidate demonstrates an understanding of how people learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, spiritual, and personal development.
The candidate demonstrates an understanding of how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that encourage empathetic, culturally relevant engagement in learning supporting the belief that all children can benefit from an education.

Application Requirements

Application DeadlinesFallSpringSummer

PriorityMay 15November 1March 1

StandardAugust 1December 1April 1*

Now accepting applications for Fall 2021.

*Accepting applications for Summer 2021 as space allows.  

Update 6/23/21: Due to the continued coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we understand that many students are not able to meet the standard program application requirements for Fall 2021. Please click here to view temporary admissions procedures we are implementing for Fall 2021 in an effort to assist our students.

• Completion of application for admission with a $45 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts of all college coursework verifying completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (some programs may accept the evaluated equivalency), with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (2.75 for conditional acceptance). The presentation of a minimum combined score of 300 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or passing score on CSET Exam to overcome a low grade point average.
• Three recommendations from professional sources who can address candidate's potential for success in education. Family members and friends may not complete recommendations.
• Comprehensive essay of at least 500 words that includes the following:
  • Purpose for entering the program
  • Why you are suited to be a educator
  • Reasons for choosing to study at CBU
• Acceptance for admission by the director of the graduate program in education
• Certificate of Clearance
• An applicant whose first language is not English and/or does not have a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction is required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a recent test score from TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language or IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

Tuition-$44,000 for 2 years