Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education

Athabasca University’s Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education empowers learners with the skills required to succeed as educators from a distance. Athabasca has been aiding students in their distanced education since 1994, and has evolved their program throughout the decades to suit the needs of the changing educator.

Students will get first hand experience in curriculum development, budgeting, and program management meaning they will be prepared to teach at educational institutions, work in health care, or business leadership.

Learners will have four areas of focus that they may follow after completing all core and prescribed electives, including Leadership in Education, Instructional Design, Mobile Learning, and K-12 Blended and Online Learning. These areas of focus will prepare graduates for careers in their respective fields including roles as distance education coordinators, online education managers, e-learning project managers, or learning management system administrators. This program can be completed in as little as two years, or can be extended to six years from the original start date.

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree from a recognized post secondary institution, or equivalent to be considered if put forward by the applicant.
• English language proficiency.

What You’ll Learn

• Distance education management techniques.
• Distanced education curriculum and program development.
• How to evaluate distance education programs.