Education
Master of Arts
All students who enroll in the Master of Arts in Education online program will develop and improve their skills as a leader and educator within their desired or current professional context. Candidates will also bring valuable knowledge, skills, and life experiences that enhance and enrich their own learning, along with their cohort. It is expected that candidates grow spiritually and learn new ways to implement and express their God-given abilities in serving others.
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The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) online degree program is designed to prepare individuals to serve as leader-educators with a scholar-practitioner focus. This program equips those currently working in—or aspiring to work in—educational and training environments to effectively support learning across diverse contexts.
Students in the program represent a wide range of professional settings, including K–12 education, higher education, missions, corporate training, and research. Through coursework, candidates explore the social, cultural, and philosophical factors that shape learning and the learning environment, both nationally and globally.
The MAEd emphasizes a strong research foundation, preparing graduates to connect professional practice with research-based strategies and meaningful implementation. Each course also integrates principles of servant leadership rooted in Galatians 5:22–23, fostering a values-based approach to leadership in education.
Graduates of the program are equipped to experience transformation in their personal, spiritual, and professional lives while receiving a high-quality graduate education.
Program Pathways
Students have the opportunity to customize their MAEd experience through specialized pathways that align with their professional goals:
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)
This pathway equips graduates to become administrators in schools and districts, as well as leaders in public and private educational organizations.
Curriculum and Instruction Pathway
This pathway offers an advanced exploration of curriculum design, instructional leadership, and assessment practices aligned with 21st-century learning. Designed for credentialed and non-credentialed educators, district specialists, and instructional leaders, it prepares graduates to design, implement, and evaluate effective teaching and learning experiences across content areas.
The MAEd program is approved by the .
Concentrations
Leadership and Research Concentration
Program Courses (36 units)
- EDU504 | Instructional Leadership
- EDU520 | Developing and Implementing a Shared Vision
- EDU521 | Coaching, Mentoring, and Effective Team Building
- EDU522 | The Christian Leader
- EDU531 | Family and Community Engagement
- EDU532 | Management and Learning Environment
- EDU590 | Data Analysis in Education
- EDU606 | Ethics and Integrity
- EDU607 | External Context and Policy
- EDU690 | Leadership Roles in Education
- EDU697a | Thesis I
- EDU697b | Thesis II
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- GPA 3.0 minimum
- Personal Statement Essay
- Verification of valid pre-requisite credential (MAEd PASC only). Must possess one of the following valid prerequisite credentials:
- A. A clear or life California teaching credential that requires baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching or the equivalent, and holds an English learner authorization
- B. A clear or life California designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, career technical education, vocational education or special subjects, provided the applicant also possesses a baccalaureate degree, and holds an English learner authorization
- C. A clear or life California services credential in pupil personnel services, health services for school nurse, teacher librarian services, or speech-language pathology or clinical or rehabilitative services requiring a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including field work or the equivalent.
- 1 letter of recommendation, education/employment
Note – CTC requires 5 years of teaching experience to earn a PASC credential, however students may submit coursework and CalAPA prior to completing five years of teaching.
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)
This credential, coupled with the MAEd, equips graduates to become administrators in schools and districts and to work in public and private educational organizations. The program equips graduate students with the knowledge and skills they need to become both servant leaders and transformational leaders. The mentorship, academic preparation, and leadership development within this program provides credential candidates with knowledge, skills, and character needed to become effective transformational leaders within an educational context.
Curriculum and Instruction Pathway
This pathway, integrated within the MAEd, equips educators to deepen their expertise in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and assessment practices aligned with 21st-century learning. Designed for both credentialed and non-credentialed educators, the program supports those seeking to strengthen their impact in classrooms, schools, and broader educational settings.
Through a combination of academic study and applied practice, students develop the ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective teaching and learning experiences across content areas. Emphasizing both innovation and research-based strategies, the pathway prepares graduates to lead instructional improvement and support meaningful learning outcomes for diverse student populations.
Grounded in Jessup’s commitment to servant leadership, candidates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and character needed to influence teaching and learning with purpose, integrity, and excellence.
Q: At the end will there be a thesis required, or final project?
A: Candidates will complete a Thesis. The M.A.Ed. coursework and faculty purposely and sequentially prepares a candidate to complete his/her Thesis.
Q: How long will it take to complete?
A: With seven week hybrid-cohort classes (highest success-rate model), one-night-a-week, the entire program is complete in just 24 months.
Q: What is the cost of tuition?
A: The MAED cost is $550 per unit.
Q: Is there financial aid available?
A: Yes. Federal loans are available to qualified individuals who complete the FAFSA and are enrolled in a minimum of three units per semester.
Q: How many units am I required to take each semester?
A: Typically you will take 6 units or 2 courses.
Q: How many units is each course?
A: Typically 3 units.
Q: How long is each course?
A: Each course runs for seven weeks.
Q: How much homework will there be each week?
A: Courses are designed for 18 – 20 hours per week of work. Some students may work more quickly. Others may require additional time.
Q: Who do I contact if I need help during a course?
A: For most questions your first point of contact will be your instructor. For technical support questions, please contact IT Services at [email protected].
Learn more about the MAED program.
Hear from a MAED student’s experience.
Faculty
Jessup’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies; Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Field Experience, Associate Professor, School of Education
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