Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), one of the oldest regional accrediting bodies in the United States. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, NECHE ensures that institutions meet rigorous standards of academic quality, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering students and employers confidence in the value and credibility of their degree.

Master of Education in Higher Education Administration

Provides the foundation to understand the structure, governance, and operation of various higher education organizations, integrating opportunities for students to discuss current trends and issues in higher education. The program follows a scholar-practitioner model and has been developed from inputs by senior higher education leaders to ensure the curriculum is aligned with current industry demands and has real-world application of skills graduates need to excel in mid-level and leadership roles.

Master of Education in Learning and Instruction

Emphasizes designing engaging, inclusive instruction, implementing research-based assessment practices, and adapting to dynamic educational contexts influenced by social and institutional change. Graduates gain the expertise to lead meaningful educational transformations that support diverse learners and foster equitable, future-ready classrooms.

Master of Education in Special Education

Equips educators with the skills to support students with moderate disabilities through evidence-based instructional strategies, inclusive classroom practices, and effective implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The program also explores the broader policy and systemic factors shaping special education, preparing graduates to advocate for equitable access and drive positive change within schools and communities

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create a worldwide impact.

Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our 13 campuses worldwide. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions-oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

The Global Educators for Change Scholarship reflects Northeastern University's commitment to expanding access to high-quality educator preparation in regions where the demand for skilled professionals is rapidly increasing.

Eligible candidates can receive up to 65% tuition funding to pursue one of three fully online Master of Education programs: Special Education, Learning and Instruction, or Higher Education Administration.

This initiative is designed to support educators who are positioned to make a meaningful difference in their local and global communities by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and credentials needed to lead effectively in today’s complex educational environments.