Master of Science in Engineering Education
The online Master of Science in Engineering Education (MSENE) program is conveniently designed for professional engineers, industry training professionals, university faculty members, and graduate-level STEM students to advance their skills without disrupting their careers or current studies.
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The Master of Science in Engineering Education has been added for those who want to understand both the underlying theory and the practical applications of engineering education research but are not currently ready to pursue a Ph. D.
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Program Specifics
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The 30-credit hour non-thesis curriculum is carefully designed to provide high quality, convenient, versions of the on-campus courses. The online courses are taught by the same faculty who offer the on-campus sections and provide multiple opportunities for online students to interact with and receive feedback from both the faculty members and other students in the course.
Course topics include the following:
- Foundations of Engineering Education
- Engineering Education Inquiry – Methods of Gathering and Analyzing Data
- Content, Assessment, and Pedagogy – Building an Effective Course
- Leadership, Policy and Change in STEM Education
- Exploring Alternative Career Paths as an Engineering Educator
Master’s Degrees Can Help Professionals Make Big Career Leaps
For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- University Faculty
- Community College Instructors
- Corporate Technical Trainers
- Engineering Managers
Top Industries
- Engineering Services
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Aircraft Manufacturing
- Education
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
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