Reach the next level and expand your horizons with a Master of Arts in Education. Designed for adult learners with either a bachelor’s degree or a 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.
This state-approved program is designed for the educator who holds a state teaching license and wishes to complete the requirements to be a principal, which may also be referred to as a building-level administrator or leader. Candidates who do not possess a current teaching license are not eligible for the Endorsement Concentration. Candidates who have an expired license will need to renew that license before starting this pathway.
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.
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
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.
Enhance your teaching, leadership, and classroom instruction skills with a master's degree in curriculum and instruction - instructional leadership. In this program, you will explore instructional theory and new approaches to curriculum design that meet the needs of today’s elementary and secondary schools. Through improved curriculum design, you’ll be able to improve student outcomes by helping your students learn more and understand better.
Master of Science in Education (MSE) - Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/Business & Information Technology Education.
This program is designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Nebraska. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, please check that state's licensing board to determine their licensing requirements. Authorization may be required from them prior to beginning a clinical or field experience in that state.
Every school needs a leader, and we're here to help you fulfill that role. With an online master's degree in school administration from Wayne State College, you'll be well prepared for a career in educational administration. Our online graduate courses for school administration will help prepare you for leadership roles such as principal, assistant principal, or director. Course concepts include administration and leadership, school law, finances and facilities, supervision and instruction, and school organization.