District of Columbia Masters in Education Programs

Are you looking for a nationally accredited Master’s degree program in Education within the District of Columbia, or more appropriately Washington, D.C.? If so then you are in luck. There is no shortage of D.C. colleges and universities offering accredited graduate degrees in Education. In fact, there are more such programs in Washington, D.C. than in many much larger states.

Not only is “the District” the nation’s capital but also one of the largest cities in the US. They rank consistently in the top 25-30 most populous cities in the US. Washington boasts many museums, government agencies, and schools at all levels offering positions where a Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Education, etc. degree could be a great asset.

Good luck on your quest for the program that best suits your needs and career goals.


American University
School of Education, Teaching, and Health

The American University’s College of Arts & Sciences offers the a variety of Master’s degree programs.

The school offers a Master of Arts in International Training and Education and a Master of Arts in Special Education (Learning Disabilities).

They offer Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree programs in the following specialty areas:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages

There is also a program where graduates can get a double Master’s degree: a MAT degree in Secondary Education as well as a Master of Arts degree in International Peace and Conflict.

The American University has one Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-1000


Gallaudet University
Department of Education

Gallaudet University’s Department of Education offers a Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Preparation degree program in the following specialty areas:

  • Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education (Dual state licensure in Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education, K-12)
  • Elementary Education and Deaf Education (Dual state licensure in Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education, K-12)
  • Secondary Education and Deaf Education (Dual state licensure in Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education, K-12)
  • Deaf Education

They also offer two additional degree programs for educators of the deaf: Master of Arts in Deaf Education: Advanced Studies and Master of Arts in Deaf Education: Special Program.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Council on Education of the Deaf
Council for Exceptional Children

Contact Information

800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5647


George Washington University
Graduate School of Education and Human Development

The Graduate School of Education and Human Development at George Washington University offers Master of Arts in Education and Human Development degree programs in the following specialty areas:

  • Bilingual Special Education
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Educational Policy
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Educational Technology Leadership
  • Elementary Education
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Human Resource Development
  • International Education
  • Rehabilitation Counseling
  • School Counseling
  • Secondary Special Education and Transition Services
  • Special Education for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities

They also allow students to design individualized, cross-departmental Master of Arts in Education and Human Development degree programs.

George Washington University also offer a Master of Arts in Teaching in Museum Education program and a Master of Education in Secondary Education program.

Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

2134 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
(202) 994-8860


Howard University
School of Education

Howard University’s School of Education has three departments: the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the Department of Educational Administration and Policy, and the Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies.

The three departments offers Master of Education degrees in the following specialty areas:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Special Education
  • Educational Administration
  • School Psychology and Counseling Services
Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Association of Childhood Education International
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Council for Exceptional Children
National Association of School Psychologists
Educational Leadership Constituency Council

Contact Information

2441 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7340


The Catholic University of America
Department of Education

The Department of Education at The Catholic University of America offers Master of Arts degree programs in the following specializations:

  • Special Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Early Childhood/Special Education
Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20064
(202) 319-5000


Trinity (Washington) University
School of Education

Trinity (Washington) University offers many Master’s level programs through their School of Education.

Programs are offered for the Master of Arts in Teaching degree in the following specializations:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Education (Concentrations in English or Social Studies)
  • Special Education
  • Teaching English as a Second Language

The Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction is offered with specializations in:

  • Educating for Change
  • The Teaching of Reading
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The Master of Arts degree is offered in two areas:

  • School Counseling
  • Counseling
Accreditations

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Contact Information

125 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 884-9000