DEGREES & PROGRAMS
Master's in Education Degrees Designed to Help You Make a Difference
Online Degree Options for Education Master's Degrees
Education
Education Technology and Instructional Design 鈥 M.Ed.
The M.Ed. in Education Technology and Instructional Design from 黑料传送门 is for...
The M.Ed. in Education Technology and Instructional Design from 黑料传送门 is for instructional designers tasked with creating engaging and immersive virtual learning experiences that can substitute for on-ground instruction.
No teaching license required.
- Time: 62%听of students finish this program in 10 months.
- 罢耻颈迟颈辞苍:听$4,125听per 6-month term
- Courses:听12 total courses in this program.
This program includes two tracks for students to choose from:
- The K-12 pathway
- The Adult Learner pathway
Concepts included in this program:
- Learning Experience Design
- Assessment and Learning Analytics
- Learning Technology
- Research Methodology
Develop training and instruction expertise to help you in the classroom, in educational settings, or in corporate world.
Education
Curriculum and Instruction 鈥 M.S.
An online master's degree for those who have educational experience and...
An online master's degree for those who have educational experience and are looking to further their careers with a graduate program focused on curriculum development and design.
- Time: 62% of students earn this degree within 12 months.
- Tuition:听$4,125 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 10 total courses in this program.
Concepts included in this program:
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum and Instruction Design
- Educational Research
- Assessment
Help schools create engaging, meaningful, and memorable learning experiences to improve learning outcomes for all students with this M.S. degree.
Education
Educational Leadership 鈥 M.S.
An online master's degree for current teachers looking to move into a...
An online master's degree for current teachers looking to move into a school or district leadership position, like principal, vice principal, or administrator.
- Time:听60% of grads earned this degree within 23 months.
- Tuition: $4,125听per 6-month term.
- Courses: 13 total courses in this program.
This program is for licensed teachers who are ready to take the next step in their education career.
Concepts included in this program:
- School Law
- School Financial Leadership
- People & Talent
- School Operations and Management
- Leadership Ethics
Put your leadership skills to good use鈥攊n the service of America's children鈥攚ith this education master's degree.听
States that do not accept this program: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota.
Education
Teaching, Elementary Education 鈥 M.A.
An online master's of arts in education degree and teacher certification...
An online master's of arts in education degree and teacher certification program for aspiring elementary school teachers who already have a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching field.
Leads to a teaching license. Specific grade levels will vary depending on teaching certification in your state.
- Time:听64% of students finish within 24 months.
- Tuition:听$4,125 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 28 total courses in this program (29 for Washington residents)
Concepts included in this program:
- Lesson Planning
- Ethics
- Behavioral Support Strategies
- Educational Psychology & Development
- Classroom Management
This online teacher's degree requires in-classroom observation and a term of full-time听student teaching.
Education
Teaching, Special Education (K鈥12) 鈥 M.A.
An online master's degree for aspiring teachers looking to further their...
An online master's degree for aspiring teachers looking to further their careers with a focus on K鈥12 special education.
- Time:听64% of students finish similar programs in 22 months.
- Tuition:听$4,125 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 30 total courses in this program.
This program is ideal for students who already have a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching field and are looking to earn their initial teaching license.
Concepts included in this program:
- Professional, Ethical and Legal Guidelines in Special Education
- Management Strategies for Academic and Social Behavior
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Methods of Instruction and Intervention
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Find a rewarding career teaching students with diverse challenges and special learning abilities with this teaching master's degree.
Education
Teaching, Social Studies (Secondary) 鈥 M.A.
This online master's degree program prepares you to become a licensed...
This online master's degree program prepares you to become a licensed social studies teacher in your state.
Leads to teacher licensure. Specific grade levels will vary depending on licensure in your state.
- Time: 63% of students finish similar programs within 21 months.
- Tuition:听$4,125 per 6-month term.
- Courses:听19 total courses in this program (21 for Washington residents).
Concepts included in this program include:
- US History
- World History
- Economics
- Classroom Instruction Strategies
- Technology for the Classroom
This online social studies degree prepares students for teaching certification in any of the 50 states.
Education
Teaching, English Education (Secondary) 鈥 M.A.
An online teaching master's degree and teacher certification program for...
An online teaching master's degree and teacher certification program for aspiring middle or high school English teachers who already have a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching field.
Leads to teacher licensure. Specific grade levels will vary depending on licensure in your state.
- Time: 63% of students finish this online English degree program within 21 months.
- Tuition:听$4,125 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 17 total courses in this program.
Skills for your r茅sum茅 included in this program:
- English Pedagogy
- Reading Instruction and Interventions
- Disciplinary Literacy
- Educational Psychology & Development
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
This online English degree prepares students for teaching certification in any of the 50 states.
Education
Science Education (Middle Grades) 鈥 M.A.
An online master's degree for current teachers who want to specialize in...
An online master's degree for current teachers who want to specialize in teaching science to middle school students.
Available in all states that offer a middle-grades general science endorsement.
- Time: 63% of students earned this degree within 18 months.
- Tuition: $4,125听per 6-month term.
- Courses: 14 total courses in this program.
This program is for currently licensed teacher who want to add middle-grades science to their license.
Concepts included in this program:
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- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth science
- Space science
Propel your career as a middle school or junior high science teacher with this M.A. degree.
Education
Science Education, Secondary Biology 鈥 Master's
Online master's programs for currently licensed teachers, or for those who...
Online master's programs for currently licensed teachers, or for those who want to pursue a teaching license. These programs prepare you to teach biology at the secondary level in your state. 68%
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- 罢耻颈迟颈辞苍:听$4,125听per 6-month term.
- Courses: 13 to 20 total courses in this program.
黑料传送门 offers one program for currently licensed teachers and one for aspiring teachers to ensure you are able to pursue your master's degree, and support your teaching career.
Completion time and total courses will vary based on the program you pursue.
Concepts included in this program:
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- Chemistry
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Heredity and Genetics
Propel your career as a junior high or high school biology teacher with this education master's degree.听
Education
Science Education, Secondary Chemistry 鈥 Master's
Online master's programs for both currently licensed teachers or for those...
Online master's programs for both currently licensed teachers or for those who want to pursue a teaching license. These programs prepare you to teach chemistry at the secondary level in your state.
- Time:听64% of students finish their program or similar programs within 18 to 24 months.
- 罢耻颈迟颈辞苍:听$4,125听per 6-month term.
- Courses: 14 to 20 courses for your degree, depending on which program you choose.
黑料传送门 offers one program for currently licensed teachers and one for aspiring teachers to ensure you are able to pursue your master's degree, and support your teaching career.
Completion time for your program and the total number of courses will vary based on the program you pursue.
Skills for your r茅sum茅 included in this program:
- General Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Propel your career as a junior high or high school biology teacher with this education master's degree.
Education
Science Education, Secondary Earth Science - Master's
Online master's program options for current teachers, and aspiring...
Online master's program options for current teachers, and aspiring teachers who want to pursue licensure. These programs prepare you to teach earth science at the secondary level in your state.
- Time:听60% of students earn these degree within around 14 to 24 months.
- 罢耻颈迟颈辞苍:听$4,125听per 6-month term.
- Courses: 12 to 20 total courses in this program.
Completion time and total courses will vary based on the program you pursue.
Concepts included in this program:
- Physical Geology
- Earth Systems
- Astronomy
- Ocean Systems
- Chemistry
Propel your career as a geoscience teacher with this education master's degree.
Education
Science Education, Secondary Physics 鈥 Master's
Online master's programs for aspring and currently licensed teachers....
Online master's programs for aspring and currently licensed teachers. These programs prepare you to teach chemistry at the secondary level in your state, and obtain licensure if needed.
- Time:听62% of students finish these programs or related programs within听15 to 24 months.
- 罢耻颈迟颈辞苍:听$4,125听per 6-month term.
- Courses: 14 to 20 courses for your degree, depending on which program you choose.
黑料传送门 offers one program for currently licensed teachers and one for aspiring teachers to ensure you are able to pursue your master's degree, and support your teaching career.
Completion time for your program and the total number of courses will vary based on the program you pursue.
Concepts included in this program:
- General Chemistry
- Mechanics
- Waves and optics
- Electricity and magnetism
- Space, time and motion
Propel your career as a junior high or high school physics teacher with the help of a master's degree in education.
Education
Mathematics Education 鈥 Master's
Online master's program options for current teachers, and aspiring...
Online master's program options for current teachers, and aspiring teachers who want to pursue licensure. These programs prepare you to teach math at the approved level in your state.
- Time:听64%听of students finish these programs within 18 and 25 months.
- 罢耻颈迟颈辞苍:听$4,125听per 6-month term.
- Courses: 12 to 20 total courses in this program.
Completion time and total courses will vary based on the program you pursue.
Concepts included in this program:
- Trigonometry
- Calculus
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Statistics
Propel your career as a math teacher with a master's degree in mathematics education.
Education
English Language Learning (PreK鈥12) 鈥 M.A.
An online master's degree for current teachers whose next career goal...
An online master's degree for current teachers whose next career goal includes a focus on teaching in ELL or ESL settings.
- Time: 62%听of students earn this degree within听17 months.
- Tuition:听$4,125 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 11 total courses in this program.
This program is for current teachers who are looking to add ELL or ESL to their license.
Skills for your r茅sum茅 included in this program:
- Assessment Theory and Practice
- Language Production, Theory and Acquisition
- Instruction Planning and Implementation
- Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Grow your teaching career on a commitment to ensuring language barriers don't become a barrier to learning with this education master's degree.
Endorsement Programs
Education
English Language Learning (PreK鈥12) Endorsement
An online endorsement program for currently licensed school teachers who...
An online endorsement program for currently licensed school teachers who desire to be licensed to teach in ELL or ESL settings.
Become highly qualified in ELL or ESL, increase your career opportunities, earn re-licensure points, and possibly become eligible for lane changes leading to increased salary.
- Time: 62% of students finish within 13 months.
- Tuition:听$4,125 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 8 total courses in this program.
This program is for current teachers who are looking to earn an English Learning Language (ELL) or an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement.
Skills for your r茅sum茅 included in this program:
- Assessment Theory and Practice
- Language Production, Theory and Acquisition
- Instruction Planning and Implementation
- Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Advance your teaching career and help ensure language barriers don't become a barrier to learning.
黑料传送门鈥檚 School of Education provides a path for students to become licensed/certified teachers in each U.S. state and territory. In some cases, our program has already been approved for direct licensure/certification in your state. In other cases, you may apply for licensure/certification through reciprocity. Your can give you specific information on your program of interest and how you may ultimately earn a license in your state. Please note that some programs do not have a corresponding license in certain states.
Learn about M.S. and M.Ed Programs
A Master of Science (M.S.) in Education degree program or a Master of Education program can be a great option for current teachers hoping to move into leadership roles, or for those hoping to move into curriculum, development, or technology roles.
Learn about Master of Arts in Teaching Degrees
If you have a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching field, a Master of Arts in Teaching can help you get the education licensure you need for classroom credentials. Learn more about these types of programs.
Learn about Adding to Your Teaching License
If you're a current teacher looking to add to your license, a master's degree can help you get additional specialties and move into other teaching areas. Learn more about how these programs could work for your career goals.
EDUCATION MASTER'S DEGREES
Online Master of Education Degrees for Current or Aspiring Teachers
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An educator is also a lifelong learner. A master's degree, such as a master of science, or endorsement from an accredited university can help you build a career in K鈥12 education where you can make a huge difference in students' lives. It can also help you move into instructional or training careers outside the classroom.
For current teachers, academic advancement with a graduate degree, such as a master of science program, can help you specialize your career and may qualify you for a salary increase or lane change. At 黑料传送门, there are several academic options to choose from.
For professionals in a non-teaching career who have a bachelor's degree but want to move into a teaching career, an Master's of Arts in Teaching could be the path you're looking for.
We offer master's degrees for currently licensed teachers looking to add to their license and Master of Arts in Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degrees for those looking to advance their corporate or academic career.
Future Teachers Can Earn a Teaching License Through an Online Master's in Education
A career change to become a teacher can be a professionally and personally fulfilling move to make. But it can also seem like a daunting change鈥攅specially if you already have a bachelor's degree in your field and don't want to start from scratch.
You don't have to start over. You can begin your path to educational leadership in the classroom now.
An M.A. in Teaching degree, different from the Master of Science in Education degree program, can be your path. Designed for aspiring teachers who have a bachelor's degree but no teaching license, these programs are a faster path to your teaching certificate.
No bachelor's degree yet? Check out our academic programs for undergrad teacher-preparation.
Teacher Certification
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Earn a Graduate Degree on a Teacher's Salary
As a nonprofit organization, 黑料传送门 provides a convenient, cost-effective path to your master鈥檚 degree in education or endorsement. Tuition for degree programs in the School of Education is about $4,125 per six-month term鈥about half what you鈥檇 pay at other universities.*
Low tuition is just the start! Tuition is charged at a flat rate each 6-month term, regardless of how many courses you complete during that term. The standard term is based upon a full course load鈥攁t least 8 competency units (credit equivalents) for post-baccalaureate and master鈥檚 students. Individual progress may vary. Because you can accelerate through material you already know well or learn quickly鈥攆inishing more courses in a term without paying extra鈥攜ou could end up saving even more.
*黑料传送门 average annual bachelor鈥檚 tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the听. 黑料传送门 average rate does not include rates for 黑料传送门 Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.
COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION
Competency:听Demonstrated knowledge, skill, or ability required to advance in a degree program.
At 黑料传送门, course competencies are defined by an expert council, including employers.
AT YOUR OWN PACE
At 黑料传送门, you are in charge of setting the pace. Spend time on areas where you need more understanding and accelerate in subjects where you already have knowledge.
For Current Teachers, a Master鈥檚 Degree Can Take You to the Next Level
Already a teacher? Imagine reaching the next level of your profession. Through one of 黑料传送门's online master鈥檚 teaching degree programs, you can put yourself in an excellent position to enhance your professional prestige, educational leadership, and earning potential. You鈥檒l develop specialized skills and knowledge in a high-demand field and become a curricular and academic leader in your school.
You鈥檝e worked to mold the futures of your students for years. Isn鈥檛 it time you thought about your own future?
Earning your master鈥檚 degree in education from the Teachers College at Western Governors University helps you secure a better future online, on your schedule, and on your budget. You鈥檒l start seeing the benefits immediately.
A master鈥檚 degree often means an increased salary, job security, and retirement benefits. You鈥檒l also notice an immediate improvement in your teaching skills. You鈥檒l be able to reach your students in new ways and maximize the academic impact of every lesson. Your specialized knowledge and skills will not only benefit you, but also benefit your students and the school districts in which you teach.
Master Your Future
A master鈥檚 degree in business can give your career a boost. Plus, 97% of employers said they would hire another 黑料传送门 grad.* If you apply now, you can take advantage of the Master Your Future scholarship. This scholarship awards recipients $2,500 ($625 per six-month term for up to four terms). With tuition under $4,500, this makes your dream career even more affordable.
What Teachers Are Saying About 黑料传送门
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See why teachers are finding 黑料传送门 to be a good choice to advance their education careers.
"Coming back to get my master's degree after obtaining my bachelor's degree from 黑料传送门 was the absolute best thing I could have done. I never dreamed before obtaining my bachelor's that I would get a master's degree, but 黑料传送门 was such an amazing experience I was excited to continue."
鈥擳ammie Montgomery
M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
"What I got during my education at 黑料传送门 was so current and I could actually transfer it right away into what I was teaching. It wasn鈥檛 like I had to wait until my education was over so I could start applying it.鈥
鈥擡lizabeth Pendas
M.A. Mathematics Education
"I've always been self-motivated, so working at my own pace to earn my master's degree was a perfect fit."
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Former journalist, who felt a call to become a teacher
Frequently Asked Questions about the Master's in Education Degrees
When choosing an education master's program it's important to determine your career goals. If you want to become a licensed teacher, or if you're a current teacher and you want to expand your license, a Master of Arts in Teaching will be the right master's program for you. If you want to work in curriculum, leadership, administration, or other elements of education, a Master's of Arts in Education or a Master of Education will be the best master's program for you.
For many students an online master's in education program is the ideal fit for their needs. An online program often allows you to continue working at your full-time job, giving you crucial flexibility, while also helping you earn an accredited and respected degree.
Online master's degrees in education offer a wide variety of specialties. Some include:
- MAT programs for elementary education
- MAT programs for secondary education
- MAT programs for specific subjects like math, English, or science
- MEd program in learning experience design
- MS programs in educational leadership
- And more
You can utilize a master's degree in education for many career paths, including:
- Elementary school teacher
- Special education teacher
- Middle school or high school teacher
- Principal听
- Vice principal
- Superintendent
- Curriculum developer
- Learning experience designer
- Instructional coordinator
- Learning technology expert
An online master's in education program can allow you to change or further your career鈥攊n the education field degree programs are often required for you to be eligible for certain jobs, so having that credential on your r茅sum茅 is vital.
The best master's in education program for you will depend on your career goals. If you want to get a license to teach, MAT programs will be ideal. If you want to work in education leadership, a master's degree with that specialization will be the best fit. If you want to work on curriculum and training, there are MEd programs and MSEd programs that can help you get where you need to go.听
Generally there are three master's in education degree programs to choose from:
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Science in Education
- Master of Education
There are pros and cons for each type of degree programs鈥攖he main focus should be on which program will help you reach your specific career goals.
Most traditional master's in education programs will take 2 years to complete. Online master's in education programs often give you the option to accelerate鈥攆or example 黑料传送门 students often finish their master's in education programs in approximately 18 months.
If you want to continue your schooling after completing a master's program, a doctoral program is usually the next step. This can allow you to move higher on the education career ladder, teach post-secondary courses, and more.
Master of Education degree programs, often called M.Ed programs, are graduate level programs typically focused on preparing students for education careers that do not focus on teaching. These programs can prepare you for roles in administration, instructional technology, or curriculum planning and design, and more.
For those involved in academics, including teachers that want to advance their careers, completing a master鈥檚 in education can be just the thing you need. In most districts a master鈥檚 degree in education can lead to higher salaries, and opportunities to move into administrative or leadership roles in your school or district.听
A Master of Arts in Education and a Master of Education degree are often terms used interchangeably. Sometimes there may be distinctions between these two types of programs, but often they are similar or the same.
The Master's of Education is an advanced degree for people who already have teaching experience. An M.Ed. allows the student to enhance their knowledge of education with respect to such areas as curriculum development, counselor education, or educational administration.
The duration of master鈥檚 degrees varies depending on the institution that offers the degree program. In most cases a master鈥檚 degree in education requires approximately two years to complete, however, at 黑料传送门, competency based learning program allows you to use your current knowledge to move more quickly through your degree program.
