M.S. in Education (for Existing Teachers K-12)

Today's K–12 classrooms come in all shapes and sizes, accommodating students in public and private schools, vocational programs, and even homeschooling environments. If you are interested in honing your skills and knowledge to better position yourself for career advancement, Purdue Global offers a convenient, flexible solution for earning your master's degree online.* The program offers three concentrations designed to help you achieve academic competencies in a specific area of teaching: teaching literacy and language, teaching students with special needs, and educational leadership.

Curriculum is updated regularly, and faculty members all have PhDs and bring years of educational and practical experience to the classroom, ensuring your knowledge is both current and engaging. Additionally, teachers who received National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) status through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) may receive credit for three courses within the Master of Science of Education.† This could save you money on your graduate investment and shorten the time spent pursuing your degree.

This program may not be available in all states. Speak with an Admissions Advisor for more information.

* Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. This program is not state approved for teacher certification or endorsements of any kind. Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet the requirements for any specific state or school system for pay increase or job advancement purposes, or licensure or certification. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information.

† Purdue Global does not guarantee the transferability of credit. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment policy.