M.Ed. in Advanced Studies
Earn your master’s in as little as 1 year!
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TOTAL COST
$9,109*
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NEXT START DATE
Apr 13, 2026
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COMPLETION TIME
12-16 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
31
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Customize Your Program, Gain the Skills You Need
If you’re interested in an interdisciplinary approach to learning with maximum flexibility, look no further than the M.Ed. in Advanced Studies at ACE, where you can customize your program for your specific needs. You can choose an 18-credit hour major, a nine-credit hour focus of study or a general track.
The major options are Psychology Education and Interdisciplinary Leadership, and the focuses of study options are Adult and Continuing Education, Educational Technology, Higher Education and Instructional Coaching.
However you decide to customize your program, you’ll be equipped with data-driven decision making, problem solving, leadership and research skills. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through integrated content that prepares you for real-world scenarios. ACE’s master’s of advanced studies program is a solid pathway to becoming the relevant and knowledgeable leader and educator you aspire to be.
Why ACE?
Low-Cost, High Quality
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $10,000. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.
Quality You Expect
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Flexibility You Need
Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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Tuition
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Total Cost M.Ed. in Advanced Studies | |||
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Total Tuition 31 semester credits x $235 per credit | $7,285 | ||
Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $1674 Technology and Library Fee (31 Semester Credits X $54 per Credit) | $1,824 | ||
| Total Program Cost | $9,109* | ||
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Program Details
Access to information continues to expand each year, providing an unprecedented bank of shared knowledge. The M.Ed. in Advanced Studies program examines the major tenets of a selected discipline, to understand the traditions of thought essential to the given field through the examination of perspectives across time, peoples, and places. The courses are crafted to integrate content while modeling intellectual processes essential for solving real-world problems. The program pursues ways information is designed, displayed, and delivered to impact behavior from various perspectives. By generating critical analysis skills, learners examine the rationale and emergent patterns beneath issues, tracing the cause and effect of cognitive, emotional, social, and physical elements to blend creativity with the practical. Attention is given to strategies to support personal change in thinking, reasoning, and decision making as they influence content, community, and cultural aspects of society.
Focus of Study
Adult and Continuing Education
Higher Education
Instructional Coaching
K-12 Educational Technology
Program Outcomes
- Assess contributions in the field by applying cognitive and psychological foundations to improve personal and corporate productivity. (AO1)
- Analyze theories and principles to develop methods for research and enhance the documentation and organization of critical elements within a discipline. (AO1)
- Demonstrate knowledge of organization or industry standards and collaborative strategies by incorporating multiple resources and technological solutions to ensure the application of viewpoints and ethical reasoning. (AO4)
- Analyze how experts consider evidence to generate new options and foster a climate of mutual respect and support. (AO2)
- Identify critical issues in a field and explain their impact on communities, regions, and global concerns. (AO3)
- Promote skills in leadership through collaborative, data-driven decision-making to improve organizational function, contribute to the field, or engage in meaningful and relevant endeavors. (AO5)
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
April 13, 2026 Term
Apr 10, 2026
Payment Due
Apr 10, 2026
Application Due
Apr 13, 2026
Term Start
Apr 17, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
May 17, 2026
Term End
May 25, 2026 Term
June 15, 2026 Term
July 13, 2026 Term
August 24, 2026 Term
September 14, 2026 Term
October 05, 2026 Term
November 16, 2026 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.