Master of Education

AUD acknowledges the most remarkable finding to come from the research on education in over ten years: more than any other variable in education, more than schools or curriculum, teachers matter most. AUD’s M.Ed. Program offers a two-year, professionally-oriented program designed for practicing and prospective teachers, and consisting of 36 credits.

It also offers solid academic basis for what teachers need to know and provides training for what they need to do; the program allows students to specialize in elementary education (EDEL) or secondary (EDSE) as well as aims to provide the region with educators who are not only credentialed but highly qualified. The Master of Education at AUD is aligned with the highest international standards for teacher education. A cohort model of graduation education gives students a collaborative common experience, opportunities to learn from one another and build meaningful professional relationships over time.

Program requirements vary slightly depending upon in which of these two groups a candidate falls. As with other AUD degree programs, it is expected that diversity will characterize students seeking admission to the M.Ed. These will include both U.A.E. nationals and expatriates, native speakers of English and non-native speakers, individuals who will live permanently in the U.A.E., those who are here for a short stay, and those who seek residency of a considerable length.

The M.Ed. is a two-year, 36-credit-hour professionally-oriented program with a solid academic basis, for practicing or prospective teachers. The program combines six core courses for all candidates, with specialized courses in elementary education or secondary education including a 15-week practicum experience and a capstone research project.

The Mission of the Master of Education program at AUD is to provide the region with qualified and culturally responsive educators who are current in pedagogy and content knowledge at either the elementary or secondary level, skillful in professional practice and adept in the use of instructional technologies.