Is an Online Master of Arts in Education the Right Fit for You?
If you're passionate about education, creativity, and community change but also balancing a full-time job or family commitments, an online Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) could be the ideal next step in your career.
At Maine College of Art & Design, our online MAEd is designed for educators and professionals seeking more flexibility, deeper impact, and greater opportunity, all without hitting pause on their lives.
Whether you’re already working in the classroom, leading arts programs, or finding ways to use creativity to serve your community, the MAEd offers the tools and structure to help you grow.
So, how do you know if this program is the right fit for you?
You Want to Advance Your Career Without Putting It on Hold
Our 30-credit online Master of Arts in Education is built for working professionals. The program is fully online and asynchronous, which means you can access lectures, readings, and assignments at any time that works for your schedule.
With a program length of 10 to 18 months, you can finish your degree in under two years, even while balancing full-time work and studying.
This level of flexibility is ideal for:
- Classroom educators who want to enhance their practice or pursue leadership roles
- Museum educators and curators looking to deepen their impact
- Nonprofit professionals and community organizers using art in civic and educational spaces
- Artists and creatives aiming to design or lead arts-based learning programs
Each of these paths can benefit from an MAEd degree that blends educational theory, creative leadership, and community-focused learning.
You’re Looking for a Program That Combines Art, Education, and Social Impact
Unlike traditional education degrees, Maine College of Art & Design’s program is rooted in the power of contemporary art and creative advocacy. It’s designed to prepare students to lead with intention and use education as a tool for inclusion, equity, and social change.
Throughout the online Master of Arts in Education, you’ll discover how to:
- Apply culturally responsive, student-centered teaching methods
- Integrate contemporary art and socio-political topics into a curriculum
- Promote emotional intelligence through social-emotional learning (SEL)
- Lead and advocate for arts education across different sectors
- Build community-based art projects that encourage participation and belonging
These outcomes help graduates create inclusive, forward-thinking learning experiences in formal and informal educational environments.
You Want a Meaningful Learning Experience, Not Just a Credential
Our online Master of Arts in Education isn’t a one-size-fits-all degree.
It brings together a diverse cohort of educators, artists, and advocates who are passionate about creative change. You’ll learn in small class settings that foster dialogue, peer connection, and individualized attention from instructors.
Courses are taught by Maine College of Art & Design faculty and experts working in the field, offering a unique blend of academic depth and real-world insight.
Whether you’re interested in educational leadership, nonprofit innovation, or creative program development, the program provides space to explore your passions and apply them to your work. This collaborative, high-touch environment ensures that every student has the support they need to succeed, during the program and beyond.
You’re Ready to Use Your Creativity to Make an Impact
Graduates of our online Master of Arts in Education are equipped to lead across industries.
While the program doesn’t result in a teaching license, it opens doors to new career paths and leadership opportunities in education, community outreach, and cultural programming.
Possible careers and advancement opportunities include:
- Museum manager or museum educator
- Nonprofit education program manager
- Municipal employee or recreation director
- Adjunct faculty or training specialist
- Educational consultant or arts-based entrepreneur
No matter where your path leads, this program empowers you to use creativity and education to unite communities and inspire lasting change.
Earn Your Online Master of Arts in Education
If you’re ready to advance your career, deepen your impact, and bring people together through creative education, Maine College of Art & Design’s online Master of Arts in Education offers the flexibility, community, and curriculum to help you get there.
With small class sizes, asynchronous courses, and a faculty of practicing artists and educators, you’ll be supported at every stage, from your first assignment to your final project.
Earn your degree in as little as 10 months without sacrificing your daily commitments.
Learn more about applying to the online MAEd today.
