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A verifiable degree
A diploma issued by USA Open University, paired with a public verification record at our certificate portal.
Manifesto · Vol. II
Est. 2010
Education Master.
A two-year graduate program for educators and education professionals, spanning the learning sciences, curriculum design, assessment, instructional technology, educational leadership and inclusive pra…
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The catalog entry
A standard built for working learners.
Everything you need to budget your time, your tuition, and your transcript before you apply.
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Degree Level
Master
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Duration
2 years
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Total Courses
13
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Total Credits
48
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ECTS Credits
120
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Delivery
Online · Asynchronous
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Language
English
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Intakes / year
3
Programme overview
What you will study — and how.
A self-paced syllabus with weekly checkpoints, asynchronous lectures, and live cohort rooms across timezones.
A two-year graduate program for educators and education professionals, spanning the learning sciences, curriculum design, assessment, instructional technology, educational leadership and inclusive practice. Benchmarked against leading online M.Ed. programs and culminating in an applied master's thesis.
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Chapter III · The curriculum ledger
Course breakdown, semester by semester.
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courses · 48 Credits
Across 4 semesters
Across 4 semesters
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Semester 1 · term 1
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED502
Curriculum Design & Development
Models of curriculum, backward design, alignment of outcomes, content and assessment.
Core
3
0
3
8
MED504
Educational Psychology
Cognition, motivation, development and individual differences applied to teaching.
Core
3
0
3
7
MED503
Foundations & Philosophy of Education
Historical, philosophical and sociological foundations shaping modern education systems.
Core
3
0
3
7
MED501
Learning Theories & the Science of Learning
Behaviourist, cognitive, constructivist and socio-cultural theories and their classroom implications.
Core
3
0
3
8
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Semester 2 · term 2
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED511
Assessment & Evaluation of Learning
Formative and summative assessment, rubrics, validity, reliability and standardized testing.
Core
3
0
3
8
MED514
Educational Leadership & Administration
School leadership, change management, supervision and organizational improvement.
Core
3
0
3
7
MED513
Inclusive Education & Differentiated Instruction
Special educational needs, Universal Design for Learning and equitable classrooms.
Core
3
0
3
8
MED512
Instructional Design & Educational Technology
ADDIE, blended and online learning design, and technology-enhanced instruction.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 3 · term 3
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED602
Education Policy, Reform & Society
Policy analysis, equity, comparative systems and the politics of educational reform.
Core
3
0
3
7
MED632
Learning Analytics & Data-Driven Instruction
Educational data mining, dashboards and using evidence to improve learning.
Elective
3
0
3
8
MED601
Research Methods in Education
Quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods design for educational research.
Core
3
0
3
7
MED631
TESOL & Language Learning
Second-language acquisition, communicative methodology and assessment of language learners.
Elective
3
0
3
8
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Semester 4 · term 4
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
MED701
Master Thesis
Independent applied research project in education, defended publicly.
Core
0
12
12
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Chapter IV · What graduates leave with
A degree built to be used.
Every outcome below is part of the program contract — not a marketing add-on.
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A global cohort
Study alongside peers from dozens of countries — every cohort is intentionally international.
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Async & live blend
Recorded seminars you watch on your timezone, plus optional live rooms each week with faculty.
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Transferable credit
ECTS-aligned credits accepted by partner institutions for transfer or further graduate study.
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Career-aware mentoring
Every program pairs you with an academic advisor and access to the alumni mentoring network.
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Accredited and audited
Curricula reviewed annually against accreditation standards listed on our charter page.
Chapter V · Admissions snapshot
Tuition, intakes, and the paperwork.
Numbers you can budget against. Every figure routes through admin settings — what you see here is what the bursar publishes.
$65 / cr
Per-credit rate
Locked for the length of your degree at admission.
$50
Application fee
Non-refundable; waived for partner-agency referrals.
3 / yr
Intakes per year
Rolling admissions, three terms a year.
60 days before each term
Application window
Apply early to lock the published rate.
Chapter VI · Common questions
Before you apply.
The answers most working learners ask first — collected and updated by admissions.
Is the degree fully online — or are there required visits?
Every part of this program is delivered online. Lectures are recorded for asynchronous study, live cohort rooms run across multiple timezones, and assessments are completed through the student portal. No in-person attendance is required to enroll, study, or graduate.
How is the diploma issued and verified?
A physical diploma is mailed to the address on file once the degree is conferred. A verifiable digital credential is also published to our certificate verification portal — anyone can confirm authenticity using the document number and the student’s name.
Can I transfer credits in or out?
Yes. Credits earned at accredited institutions are evaluated against the curriculum on a course-by-course basis. Outgoing credits are ECTS-aligned and accepted by partner universities for graduate study or transfer.
What is the time commitment per week?
A typical full-time term load is 12 credit hours and runs about 18–22 hours of study per week, including recorded lectures, readings, and assignments. Part-time pacing is supported — you set the load each term within your degree window.
What support do online students receive?
Each student is paired with an academic advisor at admission. You also have access to the digital library, an alumni mentor network, and admissions video sessions across timezones for any administrative question — every channel is online.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The full list of accrediting bodies and partner memberships is maintained on our accreditation page and reviewed annually. The page is the canonical source — please refer to it for the most current accreditors.
Closing · Vol. II
Begin the next chapter — on your timezone.
Submit an application for Education, or speak to admissions in a video session at a time that suits you.