The Flexibility You Need. The Convenience You Want!
Dominican University's online Master of Arts in Education degree programs provide the easiest, most convenient way to balance family, work and school. In addition to innovative, interactive technology, there are many more reasons to consider Dominican University's online learning programs.

  • Benefit from an easy application process with no GRE, GMAT or MAT requirements
  • Complete your degree in as little as 18 months
  • Begin your studies sooner with six start times throughout the year
  • Take up to two courses at once
  • Convenient eight-week sessions
  • Study at your own pace
  • Learn from nationally recognized experts
  • Earn the same degree awarded to on-campus students

We've Educated Educators for More Than a Century
Providing rigorous and engaging academic programs since 1901, Dominican University offers a first-rate education on campus and online. Now you, as an active or certified teacher, can earn your Master's in Education 100% online from a top-ranked, accredited university with prestigious distinctions, including:

  • Consistently ranked a top-tier master's-level university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Named one of the best values in higher education in the Midwest for more than a decade by U.S. News & World Report.

Accreditation
Dominican University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting institution. The undergraduate and graduate programs of the School of Education are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. Both of these accrediting agencies recognize that the curriculum of Dominican University's School of Education is grounded in a firm theoretical foundation, exhibits the highest standards of scholarship and requires real-world application.
Choose from degrees that focus on the most
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Do you love helping young students discover their abilities and reach their potential? The Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Education from Dominican University gives you the advanced expertise to provide your students with the best start for the brightest future. You'll acquire effective learning strategies and gain the skills to utilize the latest age/grade/subject-matter-appropriate resources, games and learning models. With over 70% of elementary schools nationwide experiencing teaching vacancies*, you'll gain knowledge and credentials that are in high demand at school districts around the country.
* Source: 2003-2004 Schools and Staffing Survey, National Center for Education Statistics.
Are you interested in developing one of the most in-demand teaching skill sets available? With nearly 5 million English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in U.S. schools, now is an ideal time to earn your Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in English as a Second Language (ESL). You'll acquire the latest ESL techniques, learn to create an inclusive classroom climate, and develop the skills to help students overcome language barriers and achieve a solid command of the English language. With these skills, both you and your students can unlock new opportunities and achieve your full potential.
Want to instill in your students a love of reading that will last a lifetime? Dominican University's Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Reading gives you the latest literacy skills to help your students develop critical reading comprehension skills. Studies show that the percentage of American teenagers who read for enjoyment has dropped significantly over the past 20 years. And 38% of employers report that high school graduates are deficient in reading comprehension**. You can help reverse these trends and give your students the best chance to achieve success in their academic and career pursuits. Acquire the advanced skills to help your students expand their horizons and expand your own career possibilities with one of the most in-demand credentials in the teaching field.
** Source: To Read or Not to Read, National Endowment for the Arts, Nov. 2007.
 
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