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Graduate Degrees
Continue your education journey and pursue professional excellence with a master’s degree.
Earn a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education through the Dreeben School of Education with Cardinal Flex. Our master's degree programs prepare students for academic and professional expertise in a variety of specialized concentrations. Rigorous coursework and experiential learning opportunities are hallmarks of this dynamic program. Exceptional faculty work to educate, inspire and mold well-rounded students.
An evening schedule offers flexibility, helping meet the needs of working professionals hoping to advance their careers and better serve learners in a variety of fields. With Cardinal Flex, you can choose to attend in person or participate virtually. An academic advisor dedicated to graduate students also provides support and guidance through graduation.
Master of Arts in Education and Master of Education Degrees
Gain expertise in this certificate program and expand your professional possibilities.
Graduate certificates from the Dreeben School of Education provide professionals with opportunities to deepen their understanding and gain expertise in a variety of academic areas.
The Dreeben School of Education's graduate certificates offer evening classes, flexibility, and fewer credit hours for working adults. The curriculum focuses on knowledge development and real-world application—helping provide students a competitive advantage as they advance their education careers.
This certificate immerses students in the strategic exploration of cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, enhancing their understanding of AI driven innovations.
Course Requirements
Requirements for the Interprofessional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certificate (18 hours):
- IPED 6300 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- IPED 6310 Ethics and Responsibilities in Artificial Intelligence
- IPED 6320 Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Applications
- IPED 6340 Artificial Intelligence for Data-Driven Assessment & Leadership Decision Science
- IPED 6350 Contemporary Topics in Interprofessional Artificial Intelligence Applications
- IPED 6360 Project - Based Experience in Advanced Interprofessional AI Applications
This certificate equips students with the in-demand knowledge and skills to assess program effectiveness and drive positive change.
Course Requirements
Requirements for the Program Evaluation Certificate (18 hours):
- EVAL 6310 Program Evaluation Theory
- EVAL 6320 Program Evaluation Methods
- EVAL 6330 Program Development for Organizations
- EVAL 6340 Contemporary Topics in Program Evaluation
- EVAL 6350 Artificial Intelligence Augmented Program Evaluation Design and Methods
- EVAL 6360 Project - Based Experience in Program Evaluation
This certificate equips students with the knowledge and skills to solve problems and address priorities that matter to a particular community through community driven initiatives and participatory research.
Course Requirements
Requirements for the Community - Based Participatory Research (CBPR) certificate (18 hours):
- EDUC 6352 Applied Community - Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
- EDUC 6358 Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Expanding the Boundaries of Change
- EVAL 6320 Program Evaluation Methods or EVAL 6350 Artificial Intelligence Augmented Program Evaluation Design and Methods
- EDUC 6382 Designing and Facilitating Processes for Community and Social Change
- EDUC 6333 Action Research: From Individual to Systems Level Change
- EDUC 6381 Project- Based Experience in Community - Based Participatory Action Research (CBPAR)
Admission Criteria
Find out more about requirements, standards and processes to begin your journey as a Dreeben School of Education student.