Academics at University of Mississippi | Online Education Degrees | Online Education Programs

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)

Master of Education in Elementary Education Online

Master of Education in Literacy Education Online

Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)

The M.Ed online programs prepare teaching professionals to become specialized master teachers in K-6 classrooms or literacy coaches who effectively employ appropriate teaching practices based on research and emerging technology. The courses are taught by full-time University of Mississippi School of Education faculty. The online programs are cost effective, with a flat tuition rate for every student no matter where they are located.

School type

Public

Grad programs NCATE accredited

Yes

Grad programs TEAC accredited

Terms

Semester

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered

Education Specialist	N/A
Ph.D.	N/A
Ed.D.	N/A

Online master's in education degree programs

Concentrations with highest demand

Curriculum and Instruction

Concentrations offered

Curriculum and Instruction

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

Veterans

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

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	8 full-time; 0 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	8
Average experience teaching online courses	5 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	5 full-time; 0 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	8
Maximum class size	25

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

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates

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