Reach the next level and expand your horizon with a Master of Arts in Education. Designed for adult learners with either a bachelor’s degree or background in education, this fully accredited, affordable graduate degree is offered 100% online. Advance your career and skill set while maintaining balance in other areas of your life.
Graduates of York University who study secondary education are certified to teach in 6th through 12th grade classrooms.
Students can increase their skills and workplace marketability by adding up to two areas of endorsement with this major:
Business, Marketing & Information Technology
English
Mathematics
History
Social Sciences
Speech (supplemental add on)
Theatre (supplemental add on)
Coaching (supplemental add on)
Graduates of the elementary education program are certified to teach in kindergarten through 8th grade classrooms. Prior to student teaching, elementary education majors complete more than 100 hours of field experience, observing local elementary classrooms. York University works closely with area schools and afterschool programs to offer our students the best real-world experience possible. The elementary education program is the largest program offered by the York University Department of Education.
Are you passionate about teaching and ready to make a difference in Nebraska's classrooms? Wayne State College is excited to offer a new Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) graduate degree, specifically designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and are looking to transition into a fulfilling career in education through Nebraska Department of Education’s Alternative Program Teaching Permit pathways.
Program options:
Master of Science in Education (MSE) - Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/Reading Specialist PK-12
Reading Specialist PK-12 subject endorsement
Completing the online Ed.S. degree in school administration from Wayne State College may certify you to work as a school administrator at any level in in a P-12 school system.
The Nebraska Department of Education requires successful completion of the Praxis II School Superintendent Assessment. Our program of study is designed to prepare you for such a test, but your performance may depend on many issues beyond the control of our department, including prior educational knowledge, teaching and administrative experiences, test-taking skills, and your retention of course material.
The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program prepares students for district-level administrative positions and an endorsement for Superintendent but requires less time and money than pursuing a doctoral degree in education (Ed.D.). Students entering the Ed.S. program must have completed a 36-credit hour MSE degree or 36-hour endorsement program in School Administration for Principal. The Ed.S. degree offers a chance to become more proficient in educational administration, while advancing your career and enhancing your credentials.
The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program prepares students for district-level administrative positions and an endorsement for Superintendent but requires less time and money than pursuing a doctoral degree in education (Ed.D.). Students entering the Ed.S. program must have completed a 36-credit hour MSE degree or 36-hour endorsement program in School Administration for Principal. The Ed.S. degree offers a chance to become more proficient in educational administration, while advancing your career and enhancing your credentials.
School counselors combine their desire to help others with an interest in an educational setting. Endorsement as a school counselor is accomplished through the Department of Education in the state where a school counselor is employed. The master's in school counseling program will prepare you well on the path to become a school counselor in Nebraska. If you are hoping to use your degree in a different state, we recommend reviewing the educational requirements for that state.
Wayne State's online graduate studies in special education with field experience options is designed to help professionals and districts meet the needs of students with exceptionalities and their families. Our special education master's program is designed to help you meet current workforce needs while allowing you to develop culturally sustaining pedagogies and advocate for the needs of diverse learners.