Master of Science in Education, Option in Online Teaching and Learning
Frequently Asked Questions
Included below are answers to questions we typically receive about the M.S. in Education with an Option in Online Teaching and Learning degree program. Please also see our general FAQ's for answers to questions about registration and other departmental policies.
Is the Online Teaching and Learning master's degree program accredited?
Yes. Not only is Cal State East Bay a fully accredited University, our Masters program has also been independently accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In order to be recognized by other institutions, online degree programs should have similar regional accreditation.
Is the program cohort-based?
No. For maximum convenience, you can begin in any one of our four academic quarters and you can also fit your academic timeline to your work or family schedule by taking only one class per quarter or skipping a quarter. So while you may start out with the same classmates, you are not locked into an inflexible timeline.
How quickly can I earn my M.S. in Education with an Option in Online Teaching and Learning degree?
Our courses are delivered entirely online and in 5 to 10 week modules, enabling you to complete your master's degree in only 15 months if you take two courses per quarter for five consecutive quarters.
Do I need to come to Cal State East Bay's campus to complete the program?
No, courses in the Online Teaching and Learning master's program are offered completely online and campus attendance is never required or needed to complete the program.
Will this program help me obtain a K-12 teaching credential in California?
No. Coursework in the Online Teaching and Learning master's degree program does not meet the requirements for a California K-12 teaching credential. For more information about Cal State East Bay's teacher certification program, visit the Department of Teacher Education.
Can the Online Teaching and Learning certificate program courses be applied to the Master's program?
Yes. The 4 required courses in the Online Teaching and Learning certificate program are fully transferable if you are accepted into the M.S. of Science in Education with an option in Online Teaching and Learning degree program. The master's program requires 6 additional, 4.5 unit courses.
How much does each course cost?
For non-residents, each course costs $995. (Subject to change without notice.)
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