Available entirely online! ![]() Master of Education in Education Administration, M.Ed.
Ready to take the next step in your career in education? Designed for experienced education professionals, UMass Lowell's M.Ed. in Education Administration consists of 10 specialized graduate level classes that can be taken entirely online.
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Offered by the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Graduate School of Education, the 10-course M.Ed. in Education Administration program is designed to meet the needs of experienced practitioners who wish to broaden and deepen their professional knowledge and to expand the contributions they can make to education. Candidates must have five years of current K-12 teaching experience in order to enter the program.
Candidates who teach in a Massachusetts school and hold a Massachusetts initial teacher license should refer to the Principal Licensure Concentration for Massachusetts Teachers.
The program below does NOT lead to licensure but it does provide the professional knowledge required for the continuing education of experienced practitioners. Candidates from outside of Massachusetts who complete this program successfully are awarded a Master of Education Degree, but must contact their own state's department of education to determine their own state's licensing regulations, requirements and eligibility.
- Total Number of Courses Required for the Master of Education in Education Administration, M.Ed.: 10 (30 credits)
Students are admitted into a summer, fall or spring cohort and courses are taken in a specific sequence. Sequences will be provided upon admission. To build a systematic knowledge base, Group A courses should be taken before Group B courses.
* This course must be taken at the end of the program. It may be taken in conjunction with one other course.
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell master's degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
UMass Lowell has built a solid reputation by offering one of the largest selections of online programs available through a traditional university. Courses are taught by full-time faculty who are experts in their fields, and by adjunct faculty who, as practicing professionals, bring real-world experience to online class discussions.
We are committed to providing you with high-quality, affordable online programs that make earning your degree or certificate more convenient than ever before. Our students have access to online course technical support 24x7, and our academic advisors are here to help every step of the way.
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CSCE Graduate Restrictions
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CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
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CSCE Graduate Restrictions
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for all undergraduate courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition for all online graduate courses is also the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Summer 2021 Tuition |
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Graduate Online Courses (Except Graduate Online Business*, IT, Engineering and Education Courses)
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$575.00 |
Graduate Online Business* Courses | $655.00 |
Graduate Online IT and Engineering Courses** | $590.00 |
Graduate Online Education Courses | $470.00 |
*Applies to courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BUSI, ENTR, FINA, MGMT, MKTG, MIST, POMS offered through the Manning School of Business
**Applies to courses with the following prefixes: CHEN, CIVE, EECE, ENGN, MECH, PLAS offered through the Francis College of Engineering. Applies also to MSIT courses in the Master's in Information Technology, Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and the Graduate Certificate in Systems Models and Management.
The cost to audit a course will be charged the rates listed above.
Additional Fees |
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Registration Fee per Term | $30.00 |
Late Fee for Nonpayment | $50.00 |
Fee for Graduate Degree and Certificate Applications | $50.00 |
You can take courses without being officially enrolled in a certificate or degree program, but you must meet course prerequisites. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited. We recommend that you register early to reserve your place in class.
For more information, please visit our Registration Page.
For specific information regarding any of the above application materials (which may vary for some programs), please see UMass Lowell's Graduate Application Requirements at https://www.uml.edu/Grad/Process/.
Applications can be completed and submitted at any time during the year. Each application is processed — and each applicant notified — as soon as all admissions materials have been received and reviewed. For additional details, please visit https://www.uml.edu/grad/.
Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In many cases, applicants may register for a course before they have formally applied into the program; however, students requiring financial aid may want to wait until they have been formally accepted into the program to ensure that their course(s) will be covered. Contact UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions , or edoffice@uml.edu if you have questions about the application process.
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723 (for U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!