Master of Education (MEd)

College of Social Sciences, Commerce, and Education

The Rockford University Master of Education (MEd) program is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree and seek an advanced degree in the field of education. The MEd degree does not lead to professional educator licensure in the State of Illinois. However, the degree may be customized to include Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)-approved coursework leading to endorsements for educators already holding a professional educator license (PEL). In addition, the MEd may be customized for those who are not interested in teaching but desire an advanced degree in the field of education to work in related settings which do not require professional educator licensure.

M.Ed Programs with thesis option (one endorsement):
 
• M.Ed: Bilingual Education
• M.Ed: English as a Second Language (ESL) Education
• M.Ed: Early Childhood (Birth –Grade 2) Education
• M.Ed: Elementary (1-6) Education
• M.Ed: Physical Education
• M.Ed: Reading Teacher
• M.Ed: Special Education (LBSI)

M.Ed Programs with no thesis option (two endorsements):

• M.Ed: Reading Specialist with LBSI Endorsement
• M.Ed: Reading Teacher with LBSI Endorsement
• M.Ed: Reading Teacher with ESL Endorsement
• M.Ed: Special Education with ESL Endorsement
• M.Ed: Special Education with Bilingual/ESL Endorsement