University of Memphis

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)Secondary Education Master of Science Instruction and Curriculum Leadership - Reading Concentration Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Special Education Master of Science Educational Psychology Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (RODP) Master of Science Health Promotion Master of Science in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership - Instructional Design and Technology Master of Science Sport Commerce Master of Science Instruction and Curriculum Leadership - Library Information Specialist Endorsement Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher & Adult Education
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Class sizes are limited and smaller that face to face classes. Weekly chat and internet communication is expected. Submission of written work is more frequent.
School type	Public
Grad programs NCATE accredited	Yes
Grad programs TEAC accredited	No
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered
Education Specialist N/A Ph.D. N/A Ed.D. Yes
Online master's in education degree programs	10
Concentrations with highest demand
Curriculum and Instruction Educational/Instructional Media Design Special Education and Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Concentrations offered
Curriculum and Instruction Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Educational/Instructional Media Design Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Special Education and Teaching Educational Psychology
Categories of study offered to master's students
Teaching track Yes Counseling/Psychology track N/A Administration track N/A Research/Policy track N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

75

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	47 full-time; 31 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	98% full-time; 81% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	41
Average experience teaching online courses	2 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	N/A

Class Size

Average class size	13
Maximum class size	20

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Depends
Can earn degree entirely abroad	N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations Yes Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams Yes
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	No instructor preference
Students enroll as online students	Yes, they are bound to courses as online students after enrollment
Credits earned online equal earned on campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	Majority
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	N/A
Program target time to graduate	N/A
Required time to earn degree	N/A