Valdosta State University
Master of Education
Inspired. Student-Centered. Leadership-Ready.
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Deepen Your Impact in the Classroom
At Valdosta State University, your passion for teaching meets programs built around your goals, your schedule, and your classroom. Our online M.Ed. degrees give current educators the advanced knowledge, real-world skills, and professional distinction to lead with confidence, without putting your life or career on hold.
Choose an Online M.Ed. That Moves You Forward
M.Ed. in Instructional Technology
Choose from three tracks—P–12 School Library Media, Tech Applications, or Instructional Tech & Training—to build expertise and prepare to lead learning across schools, libraries, corporations, government, and beyond.
- #1 in the nation for best value in instructional design (BestValueSchools)
- Coursework aligned to AECT, ISTE, ALA/AASL, and GaPSC standards
- Preparation for GACE exams and Adobe Certified Professional credentials
- Ideal for teachers seeking an IT endorsement, media specialists, instructional designers, and corporate trainers.
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
Strengthen your ability to create supportive, research-based, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
- Curriculum that builds on your classroom experience with advanced pedagogical practice
- Field-connected assignments that turn theory into meaningful, everyday teaching strategies
- Ideal for P–5 teachers ready to advance in instructional leadership, coaching, or specialization roles.
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Advance into leadership roles that shape students, programs, and institutions. Choose from two focused tracks: Higher Education Leadership and Tier 1 P–12 Leadership.
- National recognition from U.S. News & World Report and Intelligent.com
- 95%+ job placement rate for Higher Education Leadership graduates
- Internship opportunities and graduate assistantships for hands-on leadership development
- Ideal for aspiring principals, district leaders, higher-ed professionals, and student-affairs practitioners.
Your Next Step Starts Here
Elevate your teaching, expand your leadership, and shape the future of education.
Where Your M.Ed. Can Take You
An M.Ed. from Valdosta State opens doors to higher-paying, higher-impact roles in schools, districts, and beyond. VSU M.Ed. graduates pursue roles such as:
Instructional Designer
Higher Education Administrator
Elementary Teacher
*2024 Annual Median Pay according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Guidance That Matters
Work closely with experienced faculty mentors who help you grow as an educator and leader.
Hear From Our Excellent Faculty
“Online learners need to feel connected to the course, their instructor, and their classmates. Helping students understand that we are a community of learners, even just for a semester, is critical in effective online teaching.”
Dr. Jamie Workman
Winner of VSU’s 2025 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
