Graduate Degrees in Education
Complete Your Masters In Less Than Two Years - Weekend Classes Only
Complete Your Masters In Less Than Two Years - Weekend Classes Only.
With an M.S. Ed. from Dominican University, you can teach elementary or high school.
90%+ Employment
Over 90% of our MS Ed grads have jobs after graduation.
Great Salary
Average salary with fringes is over $80k to start.
Student Loan Waiver
You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness.
Rewarding Career
Teach the next generation and change the world.
Childhood Education
Get ready to provide research-driven and evidence-based teaching to students in grades 1 to 6. Be prepared to embark on the educational adventures of our youngest learners, guiding them into the world of knowledge.
Adolescence Education
Equip yourself to instruct students in grades 7 through 12. As young minds transition towards adulthood, you have the opportunity to assist them in developing their knowledge and comprehension of subjects that will serve as guiding principles throughout their lives.
The Most Rewarding Thing You’ll Do
It would be dishonest to claim that being a teacher is effortless. In reality, it's quite the opposite. Every day, young individuals will push you to become a stronger and better version of yourself. However...
If you reflect on your life, aside from your family, you can likely recall the influential adults who played significant roles. Many of us can name multiple teachers who profoundly impacted our lives.
Now, you have the opportunity to become that influential teacher for today's students.
At Dominican University, you can earn your MS in Education in less than two years, providing you with the necessary tools and knowledge to make a lasting difference in the lives of your students.
― Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 124,300 openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force through retirement.
According to the BLS, about 200,000 job openings will exist EVERY year for the next decade. This is a career that’s not subject to economic changes.
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The professors in the Teacher Education department are committed to helping you succeed in a new and rewarding career.
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Employment of high school teachers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 77,400 openings for high school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force through retirement.
― High School Teachers
Teachers Are The Backbone Of A Nation.
You Can Be Part Of It!
Graduate Degrees in Education
Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities: Dual Program
Enroll in the M.S. in Education dual program, which offers impactful instructional techniques for children in grades 1-6. Gain essential skills and strategies to effectively educate students in both general and special education settings, catering to the diverse needs of all learners.
Adolescence Education and Students with Disabilities: Dual Program
Enroll in the M.S. in Education dual program and unlock a wealth of powerful instructional techniques designed for children in grades 1-6. Acquire indispensable skills and strategies to deliver effective education in both general and special education environments, ensuring that every learner's diverse needs are met with excellence.
Teacher of Students with Disabilities (SWD)
36-39 M.S. Ed. Students with Disabilities
- Graduates are recommended for certification as a Teacher of SWD as well as the annotation/extension in Severe/Multiple Disabilities.
12-15 Credit Certification
- For those who are seeking certification in SWD and currently hold a certification in another area.
9-12 Credit Pathway
- For those who already hold certification in SWD and wish to pursue the extension/annotation in Severe/Multiple Disabilities.
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At Dominican University, you can Complete your Master’s Degree in Less than Two Years
At Dominican University, you can Complete your Master’s Degree in Less than Two Years
At Dominican University, you can Complete your Master’s Degree in Less than Two Years