Master Degree Programs

  M.S. Educational Leadership
This program is specifically designed for already–licensed, practicing teachers aspiring to become school principals. If you can devote 15–20 hours per week to your studies, you‘ll be prepared to serve as a highly effective, instruction–based, certified principal. You will learn, for example, how to design and implement effective, standards–based educational improvement plans. The course of study integrates best practices in educational leadership into a case–study approach that culminates in an integrated practicum and capstone project.

The M.S. in Educational Leadership is based on multiple national standards, including the standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium “ISLLC” and the principles of the Baldrige National Quality Program′s Education Criteria for Performance Excellence in Schools. Get Started Today!

  M.S. in Special Education
This program is appropriate for master‘s candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15–20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in special education, and advance their careers in this high–demand field. The M.S. in Special Education (PK–12) prepares you to certify in special education and effectively teach students with mild to moderate cross–categorical disabilities. Graduates become better special education teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate–level abilities in research fundamentals and instructional design principles. Get Started Today!

  M.A. English Language Learning (PK–12)
This program is for master‘s candidates who already have a teaching license and a bachelor‘s degree, can devote 15–20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in English language learning (ELL) also known as English as a second language (ESL), and advance their careers in this high–demand field. The M.A. in English Language Learning prepares you to teach core subjects to non–English speakers. Graduates enhance their curricular development skills, teaching skills, and leadership abilities.

This program is not for those who want to learn to speak and write the English language, nor for those interested in becoming English teachers or teaching English in a foreign country. Get Started Today!

  Master of Education–Instructional Design
This program is specifically designed for already–licensed teachers who are currently using technology for instructional purposes and who wish to focus on larger curricular or year–long development plans. If you can devote 15–20 hours per week to your studies, you′ll develop your curriculum and instructional expertise. The competency–based M.Ed. in Instructional Design will enhance your teaching talents and increase your technology integration skills using instructional design principles. The course of study integrates best practices in instructional design, technology integration, measurement and evaluation, and development of graduate–level research abilities.

Teachers with a master′s degree earn on average over $10,000 more per year than those with only a bachelor′s degree. This M.Ed. program is a great investment in your future. Get Started Today!

  Master of Education—Learning and Technology
This program is specifically designed for already–licensed teachers who are currently using technology in the classroom and are committed to discovering new and better ways to teach. If you can devote 15–20 hours per week to your studies, you′ll become a technology and instruction expert, and have the potential to earn more, too. The competency–based M.Ed. in Learning and Technology will enhance your teaching talents and increase your technology integration skills using instructional design principles to make you more in demand than ever before. The course of study integrates best practices in instructional design, technology, measurement and evaluation, and development of graduate–level research abilities.

Teachers with a master′s degree earn on average over $10,000 more per year than those with only a bachelor′s degree. This M.Ed. program is a great investment in your future. Get Started Today!

  Master of Education—Measurement and Evaluation
The competency–based M.Ed. Measurement and Evaluation is a great fit for the already licensed teacher who desires to incorporate sophisticated skills in measuring and evaluating instruction. Perfect for those who can devote 15–20 hours per week to their studies, the program integrates best practices in measurement and evaluation, instructional design, technology integration, and development of graduate–level research abilities.

You will have the potential to earn more, too. Teachers with a master′s degree earn on average over $10,000 more per year than those with only a bachelor′s degree. By taking advantage of WGU′s competency–based approach and affordable tuition, this M.Ed. program is a great investment in your future. Get Started Today!

  M.A. Mathematics Education (K–6, 5–9, 5–12)
This program is appropriate for master′s candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15–20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in mathematics, and advance their careers in this high–demand field.

The M.A. in Mathematics Education (K–6, 5–9, or 5–12) prepares you to certify in secondary mathematics or complete a professional development program in K–6 mathematics. Graduates become better mathematics teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduatelevel abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master′s degree in a high–demand field! Get Started Today!

  M.A. Science Education (5–9)
This program is appropriate for master′ candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15–20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in science, and advance their careers in this high–demand field. The M.A. in Science Education (5–9 or 5–12) prepares you to certify in secondary science. Graduates become better science teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate–level abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master′ degree in a high–demand field! Get Started Today!

  M.A. in Science Education (5–12, Biological Science)
The program is appropriate for master's candidates who wish to earn a secondary certification in biology and advance their careers in this high-demand field.

The M.A. in Science Education (5–12, Biological Science) prepares you to certify in the secondary science field of biology. Graduates become better biology teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate–level abilities in instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master′ degree in a high–demand field! Get Started Today!

  M.A. in Science Education (5–12, Chemistry)
The program is appropriate for master's candidates who wish to earn a secondary certification in chemistry and advance their careers in this high-demand field.

The M.A. in Science Education (5–12, Chemistry) prepares you to certify in the secondary science field of chemistry. In this program, you will learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced chemistry, science teaching methods, and educational research necessary to become a highly-qualified high school chemistry teacher.Get Started Today!

  M.A. in Science Education (5–12, Geosciences)
The program is appropriate for master's candidates who wish to earn a secondary certification in earth science and advance their careers in this high-demand field.

The M.A. in Science Education (5–12, Geosciences) prepares you to certify in the secondary science field of geosciences or earth science. In this program, you will learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced geoscience, science teaching methods, and educational research necessary to become a highly-qualified high school earth science or geosciences teacher.Get Started Today!

  M.A. in Science Education (5–12, Physics)
The program is appropriate for master's candidates who wish to earn a secondary certification in physics and advance their careers in this high-demand field.

The M.A. in Science Education (5–12, Physics) prepares you to certify in the secondary science field of physics. In this program, you will learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced physics, science teaching methods, and educational research necessary to become a highly-qualified high school physics teacher.Get Started Today!

  Endorsement Prep. Program in ELL (PK-12)
This program is for master′s candidates who already have a teaching license and a bachelor′s degree, can devote 15–20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in English language learning (ELL) also known as English as a second language (ESL), and advance their careers in this high–demand field. The M.A. in English Language Learning prepares you to teach core subjects to non–English speakers. Graduates enhance their curricular development skills, teaching skills, and leadership abilities.

This program is not for those who want to learn to speak and write the English language, nor for those interested in becoming English teachers or teaching English in a foreign country. Get Started Today!