Master of Education in Professional Development
Designed specifically for the professional development of educators. Curriculum is based on National Board Certification standards, offering mostly online classes.
Further Your Education
The master of education in professional development graduate program is a blended weekend and online 30-credit cohort program designed specifically for the professional development of educators. The two-year program is an excellent choice for those who seek a meaningful master's degree that will have a lasting, positive impact on their teaching, their leadership, and their students' engagement and learning.
All courses throughout the program focus on equity and justice, inclusion, critical thinking, and collaboration. Each course is co-taught with a UWEC faculty member and an experienced K-12 schoolteacher, with the goal of developing collaborative leaders. Coursework is intentionally designed for continuous application of theory to practice in your own classroom, providing ways for you to determine the practices that work best for you and your context. As part of the final capstone requirement, you’ll explore your own action research project and discover how you can develop your professional practice to improve student learning and create change in your school.
As a graduate of the MEPD program, you'll leave UW-Eau Claire with a variety of research-based strategies to apply to your own classroom. Additionally, you'll find that a better understanding of research and evidence-based practices enables you to make data-informed decisions and enhance student engagement and outcomes. Whether you seek new understandings, strategic ways to facilitate student learning, or the opportunity to re-envision your leadership, our renowned program will provide the experiences and skills necessary for change.
Program Details
The MEPD program was designed specifically for busy educators, with a predominantly online approach as well as a few opportunities to connect in person with colleagues. The rest of the program is online with peer engagement. Classes are scheduled year-round so that all educators are able to complete their degree in two years.
Supported by a cohort of professionals, you'll meet people who — like you — are passionate about education and motivating learners. Together, you'll share ideas, have rich discussions and build on your skills. Many graduates leave with an excellent teacher network and enhanced confidence as a leader.
MEPD program curriculum is taught by full-time UW-Eau Claire faculty who are experienced in teaching adult learners, as well as outstanding K-12 educators. The opportunity to present your final capstone project to administrators and the public enables you to teach — and learn from — other experts in the field.
Blugold Stories
Enhance learning in your classroom. Practice action research. Make data-driven decisions. Reignite your passion for teaching through collaboration.
The master of education in professional development program is a 30-credit, 20-month master's program comprised of 10 courses.
Curriculum is focused on improving learning outcomes for your K-12 students. Aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, coursework will encourage you to become a better leader, researcher, and teacher. Throughout the 10 courses, expert faculty will connect common themes, providing the foundation for connected future learning. Every course will model between five to 20 classroom practices that teachers can immediately apply in their own classrooms.
Here are a few courses in Master of Education in Professional Development at UW-Eau Claire.
ES 755
Collaborative Leadership: Building Effective Relationships
Designed to help students build and align their knowledge, skills and dispositions as Teacher and Collaborative Leader in order to act in concert with colleagues, administrators, students and their parents.
ES 720
Cultural and Social Foundations of Learning
Designed to provide students the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to help all students learn more effectively in the school setting. Philosophical underpinnings will provide the basis for learning across the behaviorist to constructivist continuum.
ES 738
Curricular Design and Innovation
This course investigates curricular models aligned with state and national standards, with a focus on how curricular design promotes learning and innovation in the classroom setting.
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