The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program at WLU is a 30-credit-hour program that includes 12 credit hours of required education common core courses and 18 credit hours of courses in the student’s area of emphasis. Courses are scheduled in two eight-week terms during the fall and spring semesters, and two six-week terms during the summer. Our personal-touch program maximizes flexibility and connection, offering both online and face-to-face courses that meet once a week at 5:00 p.m.

Become a licensed K–12 teacher in Minnesota and pursue a specialty with your master's degree. Seven emphasis options include technology, reading, TESL, sports leadership, English, mathematics, and teaching, learning, and leadership. With Southwest Minnesota State University's online MS in Education, you can finish your program in two to three years and study a curriculum aligned with the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

Professionals interested in advancing their careers in literacy education at the early childhood, elementary school, middle school, high school or higher education level can earn their master’s and doctorate through the College of Education.

Our Master of Education Program will prepare you to transform society by motivating, challenging, and assisting children in all educational settings.

The Master of Education (MEd), a 30 credit hour program, has two specializations: Educational Leadership (EL) and Integrated Curriculum and Instruction (ICI).

The M.S. in Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6) provides a pathway for initial /professional certification in Special Education in New York State.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) prepares practicing educators for Christian school administrative, instructional leadership, and teaching positions in the United States and around the world.

Master of Education degree candidates must complete a minimum of 14 SH in specialized electives, for a total minimum of 30 SH in the overall M.Ed. degree. Electives may exceed the minimum 14 credits. Elective course options are chosen by the student with their advisor depending on whether they wish to study in early childhood, elementary, middle level, high school content areas, or specializations such as special education, reading, or cognitive science.

Here you will find online programs designed for education professionals such as yourself who seek career growth and greater challenges. Our rigorous, relevant courses are packaged within a dynamic, flexible atmosphere where students and professors can engage in collaboration and dialogues of ideas —all to make our online graduate education courses among the best on the market.

This program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and are currently certified to teach in grades pre-K-12— responds to the growing need for special education teachers.

The master of education program offers all of its classes online and has rolling entry dates every eight weeks throughout the year. Students will be provided with an elevated level of educational theory and methods to further develop their teaching skills for implementation in classroom environments.

The Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) program is for active educators who want to improve their abilities in the classroom and provide leadership to the education profession. The program is designed to provide the opportunity for current teachers and educators to complete the requirements for the degree in two years while maintaining full-time employment. This program consists of 30 graduate credit hours and is delivered online.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Literacy Education is designed as a pathway to professional certification in Literacy at either the childhood (B-6) or adolescence (5-12) levels, or both.

The Master of Science in Education is an online degree program that contributes to the professional growth of teachers and encourages them to be reflective, competent, and dedicated educators of children.

In the Counselor Education graduate program, AUM College of Education offers a master’s degree and an Education Specialist (EdS) in two specialty tracks: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.