This program is designed to provide learners with 21st-century knowledge and skills to deepen their understanding of how curriculum and assessment innovations, pedagogical methods, technology integration, and cultural competency interplay to foster and improve student learning. Through rigorous and relevant curriculum, teachers apply their learning in their daily classrooms to create immediate impact for their students, classrooms, and schools.
The FlexPath option offers the potential to
significantly reduce the cost of earning your degree, accelerate the
time required for degree completion, and better align your learning to
the needs of employers and society. Traditionally, degree programs are
constructed around credit hours that measure the time required to
complete specific courses. Under, FlexPath, degree programs are
constructed around the direct assessment of demonstrated competencies.
While resources will be recommended, you can use any materials and
resources you choose, including textbooks, eBooks, simulations,
videos, articles, and work experiences. This new competency-based
format allows you to complete course work at your own pace throughout
each quarter. Once you believe you have mastered the course concepts,
you will complete activities to demonstrate specific competencies by
the end of the quarter.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
We have not yet collected enough information
to publish learning outcome data for this program.
Quality and Professional Relevance
- We have more than 200 faculty members who teach in our P-12 programs, many of whom also teach and work in districts across the country, providing authentic experiences around best practices and innovative ideas.
- More than 600 organizations—including corporations, health care organizations, and community colleges—invest in their employees by partnering with Capella to offer discounted education programs.
- 88% of Capella faculty hold doctorates
Expected Program Outcomes
- Integrate relevant learning science research and theories to inform effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment design and delivery.
- Apply curricular design models and theories to develop effective curriculum that addresses short- and long-term instructional planning goals and addresses applicable standards-based requirements.
- Design and deliver instructional methods supported by applicable theories and research-based models of teaching to meet the needs of diverse learners and discipline-specific content.
- Integrate educational technology tools and practices into curriculum, instructional, and assessment design and delivery to facilitate effective teaching and learning.
- Develop and implement a variety of assessment strategies to assess student learning and interpret and communicate results to drive future curricular and instructional decisions at the classroom and school level.
- Address the needs of diverse learner populations by employing curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies appropriate for students' cultural backgrounds and different learning needs.
- Exhibit the professional dispositions of effective teachers by engaging in research-based practice, reflective teaching practice, professional growth and development, and employing effective communication strategies with stakeholders.
Master of Science in Education Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the Master of Science in Education degree program have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
Career Preparation
MS in Education Graduates
Career Preparation
MS in Education Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to
my career: 86%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 79%
Capella's competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 86%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career and Professional Accomplishments
MS in Education Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
MS in Education Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession:
31%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 52%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 41%
Received a salary increase: 48%
Received a promotion: 45%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
Master of Science in Education Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the Master of Science in Education degree program have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses, programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction with Capella
MS in Education Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
MS in Education Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella: 86%
I am satisfied with my Capella education: 94%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree: 78%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Skills & Abilities
All
Education Master's Graduates
Skills & Abilities
All Education Master's Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources
appropriately : 1001%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 100%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 100%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 100%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 100%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 100%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 93%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 100%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 100%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 92%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 93%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q2 2018.
Earn Your Master's Degree
Four graduate schools. More than 40 specializations. Enroll in an online master’s degree program at Capella.
"When I started my master's program, all of a sudden everything
was completely tailored to what I needed in my classroom and what I
should be doing with my students."
Talonda Thomas, MS
2009 Graduate
School of Education
Specialization in Professional Studies in Education