Master of Science in Education program

Master of Science in Education (MSE) programs are designed to facilitate the attainment of your vocational and personal goals without completing teacher certification requirements. These programs are flexible and can be designed to meet your specific needs in a variety of subject areas.

Graduate degrees can allow recipients to focus on a specialty, earn additional income, develop leadership skills, stay competitive, and increase credibility. This degree can also prepare students to teach college-level courses or further academic studies.

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Why earn your Master of Science in Education from Harding?

Diverse areas of study

Art
Behavioral sciences
Education
English
French
History/social sciences
Kinesiology
Spanish
Special education K-12
Teaching English as a second language (TESL)

Accessible Instructors

Your instructors and advisors want you to be successful. They are available for outside help, mentoring, and advising.

A Christian Perspective

Touching hearts and challenging minds through Christ by preparing professionals for Christian service to children, families and communities.

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Application Requirements

Complete the online application.
Request official transcripts* be sent directly from previous institutions to admissions@harding.edu.
Request professional/academic recommendations from three individuals.
Upload a copy of your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization record.

*Note: Harding alumni and current students do not need to request Harding transcripts as they are on file.

Additional Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or 2.75 on the last 60 hours.
Cumulative GPA for provisional admittance: 2.35 (must maintain a 3.0 on the first 12 hours of coursework).

You must complete the 32-hour program of study.
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all graduate work with no grade lower than a C.
You may have a maximum of two C's.
You must complete a minimum of 26 hours of your graduate work with Harding University.
You must complete all requirements within eight years from the time coursework is started.
Complete the College of Education's Petition for Graduation.
Complete the Registrar's Online Graduation Application.