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Master of Education

California State University, Bakersfield

Bakersfield, United States
2 years
English
Online
Master

About the program

A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.

What you will learn

Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Education Support Coordinator
Curriculum Assistant
Teaching Roles Subject to Certification

Curriculum

Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
Supported by taught graduate-education modules
Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree with minimum GPA 2.5 (some programmes require more); NACES evaluation of foreign transcripts; statement of purpose
resume
recommendation letters
GRE 148/149 or GMAT 500 (MBA) where required; English proof by TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105 or PTE 58
or a waiver.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with official transcripts from all institutions, evaluated course-by-course by a NACES member for foreign degrees; plus statement of purpose, resume, recommendation letters; GRE (148 Verbal, 149 Quantitative) or GMAT 500 (MBA) where the programme requires

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Education. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,600 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Bakersfield
Faculty or school	School of Social Sciences and Education
Department	Advanced Educational Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
53 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.