Drexel University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
MS in Teaching, Learning & Curriculum: Teacher Certification Track MS in Global & International Eduation MS in Teaching, Learning & Curriculum: Advanced Teaching Track MS in Higher Education MS in Human Resource Development MS in Special Education MS in Learning Technologies MS in Educational Improvement & Transformation MS in Educational Administration MS in Mathematics Learning & Teaching
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
OEDU courses mirror campus courses as closely as possible regarding required interactions and assignments; low advisor to student ratio; diversity of student population (culturally, geographically); relatively small classroom enrollment with strong individualized attention; educational software user friendly; student location is not an issue as long as student has connectivity; innovation in use of latest technologies
School type	Private
Grad programs NCATE accredited	No
Grad programs TEAC accredited	No
Terms	Quarter

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered
Education Specialist Yes Ph.D. N/A Ed.D. Yes
Online master's in education degree programs	10
Concentrations with highest demand
Educational Administration and Supervision International and Comparative Education Special Education and Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Concentrations offered
Education, General Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Curriculum and Instruction Special Education and Teaching Educational Administration and Supervision Student Counseling and Personnel Services Educational/Instructional Media Design Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas International and Comparative Education Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Categories of study offered to master's students
Teaching track Yes Counseling/Psychology track N/A Administration track Yes Research/Policy track Yes

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

198

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	N/A
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	N/A

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	29 full-time; 80 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	97% full-time; 60% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	10
Average experience teaching online courses	4 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	14 full-time; 7 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	14
Maximum class size	23

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	Encouraged but not mandatory
Students enroll as online students	Yes, but can take classes on campus without notification
Credits earned online equal earned on campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	All
Same curricula for online and campus students	All

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.0 years
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	7 years