Graduate Programs
About the Graduate Programs
We offer a series of graduate programs and certificates that will prepare you for your next step in your professional career. As a professional educator, our programs will provide you with not only the skillset required in your profession, but the certificate or licensure that will expand your career opportunities within the education industry.
The Educational Studies program is one of the most supportive programs I've seen out there. The faculty want to work with you and support you, not just to help you be successful in the courses, but to be successful as a scholar and human. I can't imagine being in another program and trying to navigate everything else in my life; without this program and the faculty here, finishing my dissertation wouldn't even be an option.
Danny Foster Educational Studies - Ph.D.
Master Degrees - On Campus
Educational Studies
The MA in Educational Studies builds a strong foundation in learning, development, and educational research. Students tailor the degree through specialties such as Higher Education Administration, Educational Psychology and Child Study, Applied Research Methods, or Research for Social Change.
Curriculum and Instruction - On Campus
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction prepares future middle‑ and high‑school teachers to design and evaluate effective instruction. This CAEP‑accredited two‑year program awards the master’s in year one and completes licensure requirements in year two.
Master Degrees - Online
Curriculum and Instruction - Online
The University of Cincinnati’s fully online MEd in Curriculum and Instruction prepares educators to lead and manage change in an evolving educational landscape. It is designed for teachers and professionals who plan, develop, and implement instructional programs in both school and non‑school settings.
Educational Leadership
The Master of Educational Leadership online program at the University of Cincinnati will provide you with real-world skills and knowledge to help you on your path to pursue an educational administrative or leadership role. This program prepares licensed educators to become strong leaders within educational organizations.
Literacy & Second Language Studies
The University of Cincinnati’s Master of Education in Literacy and Second Language Studies is fully online and focuses on reading, writing, and speaking as language processes. A M.Ed LSLS degree will train you in the strategies needed to devise the tailored curriculum, interventions, and assessments for your students.
Medical Education
The online Master of Education in Medical Education equips health‑care professionals to strengthen their teaching skills and improve educational practice in clinical settings. Developed with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and CECH, it provides practical training in educational theory, instructional methods, and research for those who teach or train future medical practitioners.
Special Education
Meet the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of children and adults with disabilities by earning your fully-online master’s degree in special education at the University of Cincinnati.
Instructional Design & Technology
The University of Cincinnati’s Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology is an online program focusing on the design, development, and evaluation of instructional materials and programs, and the use of technology in the delivery of educational and training services.
Teaching in Special Education
Become a qualified K-12 licensed intervention specialist through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)—Special Education program at the University of Cincinnati Online. Our program is specifically designed for paraprofessionals, career-changing professionals, and those with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education.
Doctoral Degree Program - On Campus
Educational Studies - Ph.D.
The Ph.D. in Educational Studies at the University of Cincinnati prepares scholars to lead in academia and education through rigorous research and advanced study in areas such as educational policy and instructional design. The program emphasizes strong scholarship in the educational, social, and behavioral sciences, equipping graduates to drive meaningful change in their chosen concentration.
Doctoral Degree Program - Online
Urban Educational Leadership - Ed.D.
The Urban Educational Leadership Ed.D. is a fully online program at the University of Cincinnati designed for experienced educators and leaders committed to equity and social justice. With concentrations in K–12 Education or Higher Education, graduates gain the expertise to lead change and advance inclusive, equitable practices across today’s educational landscape.
Licenses
Teaching in Special Education (Online)
Become a licensed K-12 Intervention Specialist through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)—Special Education program at the University of Cincinnati Online. Our program is specifically designed for paraprofessionals, career-changing professionals, and those with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education.
Principal Licensure
Obtaining the Graduate Certificate for Principal Licensure will allow individuals that have more experience and expertise expedite the process to become a licensed principal, thus being able to take on a leadership position.
For license renewal options, please visit the Professional Development website, contact the CECH Office of Recruitment, or call (513) 556-6308.
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The University of Cincinnati has long been a leader in innovative, accessible education. At CECH, that commitment continues through rigorous, workforce‑ready graduate programs grounded in applied learning and designed to advance your expertise and real‑world impact. Have questions? We’re here to help.