MS Educational Studies at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Develop research skills and learn the foundational ideas to prepare for a dynamic career in the diverse field of education. Develop research expertise to examine educational issues from the interdisciplinary perspectives of history, sociology, anthropology and psychology in order to develop practical solutions to today’s educational challenges. With an M.S. in Educational Studies from UND, you will become an informed leader, reflective practitioner and successful communicator well suited for schools, higher education, industry and education doctoral programs.

What you will study

Required for all students, regardless of thesis or non-thesis: The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April. Required courses include EFR 501 Psychological Foundations of Education; EFR 502 Issues and Trends in Education; EFR 503 History of American Education Policy and Reform; EFR 505 Educational Equity and Social Change in Schooling; EFR 506 Multicultural Education; EFR 507 Gender, Education and the Environment.

Career pathways

The demand for education professionals with advanced degrees is growing nationwide across a variety of industries. An M.S. in Educational Studies prepares you for rewarding careers in settings such as: Research analysis, Higher education, Education consulting, Federal and state agencies, Nongovernmental organizations, Curricular and program evaluation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Personal Statement – One typed page per question: What have you already done professionally or personally of which you are proud? Please include a chronological history of all professional teaching and administration experience, as well as academic honors or achievements you have earned. What are the characteristics, attitudes, values, and/or skills that you think will make you a good candidate for your professional role? Describe several personal and professional goals you would like to achieve in the next five years. Include in your description reasons why these goals are important to you. Admission Requirements The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Education'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17,070. Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Education'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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