Overview

The UAEU Master of Education (MEd) Program is practice oriented, with the primary focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and practice of graduate students. The program is designed for those with a background in education, such as graduates of education programs, school teachers, principals, and other professionals working in educational or early childhood settings who are eager to pursue graduate studies to improve their performance. It focuses on preparing educational practitioners and leaders who will engage in enhanced practice, curriculum development, decision-making, and community outreach. The program is based on the best international standards, which will help in facilitating the continuous improvement of education in the United Arab Emirates. The MEd program offers four concentrations: Early Childhood Education; Educational Leadership; Special Education; and Curriculum and Instruction, within which there are five tracks: English, Arabic, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The United Arab Emirates University's College of Education is considered a pioneer in the Middle East in Teacher Education preparation, demonstrated by its attainment of international recognition and accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in 2020. All concentrations and tracks of the program are benchmarked alongside international standards and are fully accredited.