Earn Your Degree Online with Drexel University

Drexel University offers a convenient way to earn a reputable, accredited degree or certificate online, from a top tier university in the fields of nursing and health professions such as the following:

• Clinical research
• Business administration
• Information systems
• Library science
• Engineering and computer science
• Education
• Technology
• Communication
• General studies
• Public health
• Toxicology
• Industrial hygiene

Our quality programs and sophisticated e-learning method ensure that you will receive the same Drexel University education online, with no commuting, fixed class hours or career interruption.

We offer students a wide variety of features and benefits, including the following:

• The opportunity to receive financial aid
• Transfer in credit from prior education
• Earn credit for work-related educational experience
• Receive special tuition rates through our collaborations with corporate employers, health systems, professional associations and community colleges

Drexel alumni and members of the active military and veterans also receive special education benefits.

Drexel University Online is an innovative, internet-based distance education program for working professionals and corporations in the U.S. and abroad. A pioneer in online education, Drexel has offered programs online since 1996.

Key features and benefits of an online degree from Drexel include the following:

• Quality: Fully accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools--add the Drexel name to your resume.
• Flexible: Totally online--with most programs, you never have to come to campus; you can complete it at your own pace.
• Career-oriented: Provides a solid foundation in key areas that employers value.
• Affordable: Special tuition for alumni, employees of partnering corporations and members of the military and their immediate families.
• Attainable: You may be closer to a degree than you think: earn credit for prior studies, or even for knowledge gained outside the classroom.

Master of Science in Educational Administration - Collaborative Leadership (Online)

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Using state and national leadership standards, this master's degree is designed to prepare and mentor future elementary and secondary educational leaders with the practical skills, knowledge and internship experiences to become effective leaders in rural, city and suburban schools.

This program is ideal for prospective students holding a teaching or counseling certificate who wish to advance into school administration, or career-changers wanting to obtain a teaching and principal certification along with a master's.

Master of Science in Global and International Education (Online)

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The Master of Science in Global and International Education will prepare students to work effectively with the complex global challenges, trends and issues influencing education and learning in diverse parts of the world, including the United States.

The mission of the Master of Science in Global and International Education is to prepare students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to work effectively with the complex economic, political, cultural and social contexts that influence education and learning in diverse parts of the world. In addition to being aware of global trends and issues of diverse approaches to education, students will develop the attitudes necessary to support learners and learning within and beyond mainstream educational systems.

Graduates of this program will be qualified to pursue careers in higher education, ESL programs, education abroad, law firms, international education associations, accreditation agencies, local community international outreach centers, U.S. government, international development or human service agencies and non-governmental agencies; and act as act as administrators, managers, and researchers in national and international organizations, foundations, associations and corporations.

Master of Science in Higher Education (Online)

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The Master of Science in Higher Education degree prepares students with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to become professionals and leaders in higher education institutions, national/international associations and organizations, government agencies, and corporations. The program provides a strong foundation for career advancement, executive and senior level positions, and future doctoral studies.

Students will graduate with a primary concentration in higher education administration and organizational management and an optional secondary three-course concentration in one of the following five areas:

• Enrollment management
• Institutional research and planning
• Academic development, technology and instruction
• Financial management in higher education
• Global and international education

Students that do not choose to pursue a secondary concentration will select three higher education elective courses of their choice.

Master of Science in Human Resource Development - Educational Settings (Online)

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The online master's in human resource development program prepares graduates to become "strategic partners" to CEOs--or CEOs themselves. Using current research, best practices, software applications and database management systems, you will learn how to promote maximum employee performance in any organization.

The Master of Science (MS) in Human Resource Development program is ideal for training and development professionals, career changers, managers and executives who want to better develop their employees, and anyone involved in assessing and responding to the development needs of employees and their organization.

Students enroll in the MS in Human Resource Development program as part of a cohort, taking all courses together allowing interaction and networking opportunities among peers.

In addition to the standard human resource development curriculum, students in the educational settings concentration take four courses from the online graduate education curriculum.

Master of Science in Learning Technologies (Online)

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Nationally recognized for its strengths in technology and the sciences, Drexel University offers a unique internet-based Master's in Learning Technologies designed for adult learners who wish to complete their degree online, on a full or part-time basis.

This 45-credit program consists of 4 constructs, including the following:

• National and state technology standards and 21st century skills
• Collaborative leadership
• Design perspective and digital media skill set
• Research projects

Graduates of this program will be fully prepared to obtain such challenging positions as technology coaches, instructional design leaders, learning coordinators, directors of integrated technology and much more.

While pursuing your MS in Learning Technologies, you may also obtain the Certificate in Instructional Technology Specialist.

Master of Science in Library and Information Science (Online)

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Drexel University's MS in Library and Information Science is fully accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). Drexel's online program prepares information professionals for successful careers as knowledge management specialists, web developers, internet content librarians, competitive intelligence agents or digital librarians.

There are two optional specializations available within this program: management of digital information, with courses on database management, content representation and distributed computing and information library services, with courses on collection development, cataloging and classification.

Master of Science in Mathematics, Learning & Teaching (Online)

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Drexel University's Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics Learning and Teaching represents a highly evolved synthesis of research-based best practices and collaboration between the School of Education's leaders in the field of mathematics education and the math forum at Drexel.

This 45-credit program can be completed part-time and offers students an opportunity to achieve a Drexel University certificate in graduate study, as well as a master's. See the following program descriptions:

• MS in Mathematics Learning and Teaching: provides students with the disposition, skills and breadth of expertise needed to implement problem-based, student-centered and technology-intensive instruction.
• Certificate of Graduate Study in Mathematics Learning and Teaching: consists of five 3-credit courses preparing teachers for further study and development in cutting-edge mathematics learning and teaching. Students in this program take courses alongside MS students, and are encouraged to matriculate into the MS program.

Master of Science in the Science of Instruction (Online)

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Drexel University is nationally known for its strengths in technology and the sciences. Building on these strengths, Drexel offers the online MS in the Science of Instruction. The program may be completed on a full or part-time basis.

It is designed for high school mathematics, science or technology teachers, or individuals already possessing a degree in mathematics, science or engineering who have chosen teaching as a subsequent career and are seeking high school teaching certification. In addition, the program is relevant for graduates in other fields who wish to teach at the elementary-school level.

This program may be combined with Drexel's related graduate education programs including the Graduate Intern Teaching Certificate program, Instructional Technology Specialist Certification program and Principal's Certification program.

Master of Science in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (Online)

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The Master of Science in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum degree expands upon initial teacher certification to provide educators with career options outside the traditional classroom.

Available entirely online, this flexible program allows students to customize their own concentration, or select from the following areas:

• Educational leadership
• Instructional technology
• International education
• Higher education

Certificate - Instructional Technology Specialist (Online)

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The nation's schools require educators who understand technology and know how to use it in the classroom. The instructional technology specialist position is an emerging, high-potential role in the K-12 school environment. This certification qualifies participants for state certification and provides a pathway for continued study in Drexel's Master of Science in the Science of Instruction degree program. It is available to students that currently possess a Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II teaching certificate.

Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) (Online)

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Trained, skilled ESL teachers are in demand across the US. Due to legislation changes, teaching English as a second language in Pennsylvania now requires the Program Specialist: ESL certificate. Similar requirements exist in other states.

The 12-credit TESL certificate program covers the theory and practice of second language education, the structure and sound of English, the design and assessment of ESL course materials, as well as broader issues in intercultural learning. It does not require that the instructor speak another language. Credits earned through this program may be applied toward the MS in the Science of Instruction.

Teaching English as a Second Language certification is an add-on certificate available to students that currently possess a Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II teaching certificate. This program satisfies PA State of Education requirements for certification in Teaching English as a Second Language. Interstate agreements generally allow applicability across the U.S. However, prospective students outside of Pennsylvania are advised to check with their state authorities to determine whether this program is appropriate for their case.

Graduate Certificate - Intern Teaching (Online)

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This certificate is designed exclusively for Pennsylvania residents who hold a bachelor's degree and who seek to qualify for the Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in order to teach at the elementary or secondary level education. Completion of one of the online core courses and the field experience (student teaching) leads to a temporary Intern Teacher Certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This feature makes the program ideal for those who would like to begin teaching in Pennsylvania in as few as 6 months while completing the remainder of the required certification courses.

Drexel University's Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved programs certify students who already hold Bachelor's degrees to be teachers in elementary education and secondary education, including biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, general science, environmental education and mathematics.

Students completing the program have the option to continue coursework to earn the Master of Science in the Science of Instruction degree. All graduate credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the master's degree.

Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Teaching (Online)

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This certificate program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and who seek to qualify for state teacher certification at the elementary or secondary level. This program is designed for career-changers as well as those who already serve as temporary, emergency or substitute teachers and wish to earn a formal teaching credential.

Drexel University's Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved programs certify students who already hold bachelor's degrees to be teachers in elementary education and secondary education, including biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, general science, environmental education and mathematics.

Students completing the program have the option to continue coursework to earn the Master of Science in the Science of Instruction degree. All graduate credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the master's degree.

Principal's Certification Program (Online)

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Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, this online program meets state educational requirements for certification as a principal. The program complies with ISLLC standards, and may be used to meet certification and professional development requirements in other states. Course work in this program may be used to meet the professional electives requirements of the MS in the Science of Instruction degree program.

This 22-credit, 10 course program is grounded in the latest research and best practices in instructional leadership. The program can be completed in 5 academic quarters (15 months). The foundations of the program include heuristic diagnostic learning as the guiding principle for curriculum development and instruction, creativity and emotional intelligence in the exercise of leadership, and effective use of technology in the classroom.

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