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A master’s degree in education often means an increased salary (an average of $10,000 more per year), job security and retirement benefits. With our efficient advancement schedule and affordable tuition, getting your graduate degree in education from WGU is a smart investment that will pay dividends for the rest of your career.
WGU is the first and only completely online university to receive NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) accreditation and is a recognized leader in teacher education.
As a non-profit university founded by the governors of 19 U.S. states, WGU offers accredited, affordable, online degree programs using an innovative competency-based model. This unique structure allows you to use your professional experience to advance more quickly toward your degree completion.
WGU’s competency-based model continues to receive accolades, with our most recent recognition in a TIME magazine article, “Go Western, Young Man”. Read full article
Take a look at our online Education programs:
- M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)
- M.A. in Science Education (5-9)
- M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Biological Science)
- M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Chemistry)
- M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Geoscience)
- M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Physics)
- M.A. in English Language Learning (PK-12)
- M.Ed. -- Instructional Design
- M.Ed. -- Learning and Technology
- M.Ed. -- Measurement and Evaluation
- Endorsement Prep. Program in English Language Learning (PK-12)
- M.S. in Educational Leadership
- M.S. in Special Education
- Endorsement Prep. Program in Educational Leadership
M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 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.
M.A. in Science Education (5-9)
Advance your teaching career in science. 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 science, and advance their careers in this high-demand field.
M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Biological Science)
Enhance your career as a biology teacher. 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 biology, and advance their careers in this high-demand field.
M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Chemistry)
Make the most of your career as a chemistry teacher. This program prepares you for secondary science certification in chemistry.
M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Geoscience)
Make the most of your teaching career. 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 earth science, and advance their careers in this high-demand field.
M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Physics)
Take your career as a physics teacher to the next level. 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 physics, and advance their careers in this high-demand field.
M.A. in English Language Learning (PK-12) (ELL/ESL)
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),
M.Ed. -- Instructional Design
This program will enhance your teaching talents and increase your technology integration skills using instructional design principles.
M.Ed. -- 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.
M.Ed. -- Measurement and Evaluation
This program is a great fit for the already-licensed teacher who desires to incorporate sophisticated skills in measuring and evaluating instruction.
Endorsement Prep. Program in English Language Learning (PK-12) (ELL/ESL)
This program prepares you to effectively teach in ELL or ESL settings. This endorsement program will increase your career opportunities, allow you to earn re-licensure points and
M.S. in Educational Leadership
This program is specifically designed for already-licensed, practicing teachers aspiring to become school principals.
M.S. in Special Education (PK-12)
This program prepares you to certify in special education and effectively teach students with mild to moderate cross-categorical disabilities.
Endorsement Prep. Program in Educational Leadership
This program is specifically designed for already-licensed, practicing teachers who already possess a master’s degree and want to become a school principal.
WGU received the 2008
award for Best Practices in Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA).
Featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in their “What Works” segment, WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. TIME Magazine also called WGU “the best relatively cheap university you’ve never heard of”.
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only entirely online University to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)—the premier accrediting body for the education of teachers.
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Western Governors University is an online university that is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, one of the major accrediting commissions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
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