Master of Education
About This Programme
Advanced study for practising educators across curriculum, leadership and specialized tracks.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Core / Common Requirements (9 CH)
Master of Education, minimum 36 CH. All students complete these three core courses.
- CURR612 Introduction to Educational Research3 credits
- FOED616 Leading Schools and Communities3 credits
- SPED618 Human Development and Individual Differences3 credits
Elective Courses (6 CH)
Select 2 courses (6 CH).
- CURR613 Advanced Technology Application in Education3 credits
- CURR614 Advanced Educational Research3 credits
- CURR617 Current Issues in Teaching and Learning3 credits
- FOED615 International Perspective on Educational Leadership3 credits
- FOED619 Leadership of Change in Education Organizations3 credits
- SPED624 Inclusive Learning Environment3 credits
Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction (21 CH)
Choose ONE of four MEd concentrations. Includes a Thesis or Master Graduation Project (6 CH) plus 6 CH of subject-methods electives.
- CURR617 Current Issues in Teaching and Learning3 credits
- CURR621 Advanced Studies in Curriculum and Instruction3 credits
- CURR622 Class Assessment and Program Evaluation3 credits
- CURR640 / CURR650 Thesis or Master Graduation Project6 credits
Subject-methods electives (6 CH): complete both courses of one subject track (Mathematics, Science, English, Arabic, or Social Studies).
- Mathematics track: CURR630 Advanced Teaching Methods in Mathematics 13 credits
- Mathematics track: CURR631 Advanced Teaching Methods in Mathematics 23 credits
- Science track: CURR632 Advanced Teaching Methods in Science 13 credits
- Science track: CURR633 Advanced Teaching Methods in Science 23 credits
- English track: CURR634 Advanced Teaching Methods in English 13 credits
- English track: CURR635 Advanced Teaching Methods in English 23 credits
- Arabic track: CURR636 Advanced Teaching Methods in Arabic 13 credits
- Arabic track: CURR637 Advanced Teaching Methods in Arabic 23 credits
- Social Studies track: CURR638 Advanced Teaching Methods in Social Studies 13 credits
- Social Studies track: CURR639 Advanced Teaching Methods in Social Studies 23 credits
Concentration: Educational Leadership (21 CH)
Choose ONE of four MEd concentrations. Includes a Thesis or Master Graduation Project (6 CH).
- FOED621 Personnel Administration and Staff Development3 credits
- FOED622 School Finance and Resource Management3 credits
- FOED623 Professional and Cultural Issues in Education3 credits
- FOED624 Educational Supervision3 credits
- FOED625 School Leadership3 credits
- FOED640 / FOED650 Thesis or Master Graduation Project6 credits
Concentration: Special Education (21 CH)
Choose ONE of four MEd concentrations. Includes a Thesis or Master Graduation Project (6 CH).
- SPED621 Advanced Assessment in Special Education3 credits
- SPED622 Characteristics and Teaching Techniques for Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities3 credits
- SPED623 Advanced Collaboration in Special Education3 credits
- SPED624 Inclusive Learning Environment3 credits
- SPED625 Curriculum Modifications for Exceptional Individuals3 credits
- SPED640 / SPED650 Thesis or Master Graduation Project6 credits
Concentration: Early Childhood Education (21 CH)
Choose ONE of four MEd concentrations. Specialization courses plus a Thesis or Master Graduation Project (6 CH); the non-thesis route includes elective courses from the list below.
- CURR625 Assessment, Evaluation and Planning in ECE3 credits
- CURR626 Child Guidance: Family, Community, and Care3 credits
- CURR627 Critical Concepts and Issues in Early Childhood3 credits
- CURR628 Early Childhood Pedagogy in Practice3 credits
- CURR629 Integrated Curriculum in the Early Years3 credits
- CURR640 / CURR650 Thesis or Master Graduation Project6 credits
Early Childhood Education concentration electives: select 2 (6 CH).
- CURR618 Growing up in a Digital World3 credits
- CURR619 Advanced Educational Research in ECE3 credits
- CURR620 STEM Education in ECE3 credits
- CURR623 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood3 credits
- CURR624 Birth to Four: Caring and Learning Environments3 credits
- SPED624 Inclusive Learning Environment3 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers as teachers, education specialists and school leaders, or continue to postgraduate study in education.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Education
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Education
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Education
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 43,200/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.