Under the Walker School of Education, Midland’s Master of Education in Leadership in Teaching and Learning graduate-level program is designed for full-time teachers who are ready to grow as educators in their school or district. Throughout the program, students will develop skills that they can take back to their classrooms immediately.

Midland University offers a Special Education Program that includes options for endorsements at the K-6, 7-12, or K-12 levels.

Program highlights

• Small class sizes
• Experienced, approachable faculty 
• Field-based experience during the first semester
• Partnerships with public and private schools across the area
• Observing and teaching in multiple schools/classrooms throughout the program

Midland University offers a Secondary Education Program. Students completing this program earn a Bachelor of Arts in Education with certification to teach in grades 6-12 or 7-12. This is a traditional, on-campus degree program.

Program highlights

• Small class sizes
• Experienced, approachable faculty 
• Field-based experience during the first semester
• Partnerships with public and private schools across the area
• Observing and teaching in multiple schools/classrooms throughout the program

Midland University offers an Elementary Education Program. Students completing this program earn a Bachelor of Arts in Education with certification to teach in grades K-6 (7-8 self-contained). This is a traditional, on-campus degree program. 

Program highlights

• Small class sizes
• Experienced, approachable faculty 
• Field-based experience during the first semester
• Partnerships with public and private schools across the area
• Observing and teaching in multiple schools/classrooms throughout the program

Looking to become an educator after working in another or related field? Our Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) graduate program at Hastings College is a perfect way to prepare you for classroom teaching in elementary and secondary schools!

Our MAT program is perfect for initial teacher certification for those with a baccalaureate degree but no professional education who would like to prepare to teach.

Majoring in Exercise Science at Hastings College opens doors! You’ll find our Exercise Science graduates serving as athletic trainers, personal trainers and strength and conditioning coaches; pursuing advanced degrees such as physical therapy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Des Moines University; and teaching and coaching at all levels, ages and abilities.

At Hastings College you can earn a Bachelor of Music or Music Education degree, or minor in Music, Musical Theatre and Music Performance. The Music Performance minor lets you focus your talents and interests in a wide variety of areas, including vocal, instrumental, piano pedagogy, music composition and more.

Hastings College is fully accredited and offers degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Special Education, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Add in 20 endorsement areas, from art to world language and physical education to music, and you’ll have a solid resume focused on areas you love.

Hastings College is fully accredited and offers degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Special Education, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Add in 20 endorsement areas, from art to world language and physical education to music, and you’ll have a solid resume focused on areas you love.