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Master's in Teaching Online

Master in Science (M.S.)

Develop your teaching, leading and research skills to make your mark as a teacher, school/district leader, or instructional support staff.

With UND’s 100% online master’s degree in Teaching & Leadership, you’ll be prepared to meet the needs of modern K-12 schools and ensure classroom success.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
30

Why earn a teaching master's degree online?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1

Our K-12 schools need transformative teachers, school leaders, and instructional staff whose passion for quality and equity is matched by:

  • A firsthand knowledge of learning and development.
  • A firm grasp of instructional and assessment issues.
  • The organizational management skills to translate visionary ideas into real-world success.

UND's online Teaching & Leadership master's degree will prepare you to serve high need and rapidly-changing school environments—and make a lasting, positive impact on students’ well-being and success. And we know how to get you job ready!

Teaching Master's Details

  • 100% online with no on-campus travel required
  • Faculty equipped with vast K-12 experience as former teachers, school- and district-leaders, superintendents, and more
  • Consistent course offerings for timely graduation
  • Ongoing, individualized advising
  • Multiple, innovative specializations to choose from

Master’s in Teaching Specializations

  • K-12 Leadership/ Principalship
  • Elementary Education
  • Middle/ Secondary Education
  • Instructional Coaching
  • STEM Education
  • Behavioral Support
  • Generalist

 Master's in Teaching Online

  • Gain vital school-based and classroom experience through fieldwork placements.

  • Learn how to implement innovative strategies to meet diverse students' needs.

  • Complete an optional minor.

  • Acquire best practices in leadership, literacy, math, science, social studies, assessment, grading, peer coaching, and more.

  • Experienced faculty are available to answer questions and guide you toward meeting your goals.

  • Learn how to create the school conditions necessary for teacher and student success.

What can you do with a teaching master's?

8%

Anticipated job growth for principals

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

98k

Median salary for principals

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Our graduates are equipped to teach in K-12 classrooms or serve in various leadership roles within school settings. They also are prepared to work in curriculum design and coordination in school systems and in oversight and governmental agencies.

Graduates of the program readily obtain jobs in a variety of positions, including:

  • Assessment Coordinator
  • Assistant Principal
  • Behavioral Support Specialist
  • Content Specialist
  • Curriculum Director
  • Department Chair
  • Evaluation Specialist
  • Instructional Coach
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Lead Teacher
  • Master Teacher
  • Principal
  • Student Support Specialist
  • Technology Specialist

Master's in Teaching Online Courses

T&L 542. Models of Teaching. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on various models of teaching: social interaction, information-processing, inquiry and behavioral. The purpose of the course is to provide teachers with a variety of instructional models related to meaningful learning experiences for students.

T&L 577. Assessment of Learning. 3 Credits.

This course addresses the theory and practice of assessment, specifically the process of gathering and discussing information from multiple and diverse sources in order to develop a deep understanding of what students know, understand, and can do with their knowledge as a result of educational experiences.

T&L 569. Action Research. 3 Credits.

The study of the philosophy and methods of action research. Emphasis is focused on analysis of and reflection on one's teaching for the purpose of improvements in student learning. Prerequisite: Graduate status. S.

T&L 579. Classroom Based Inquiry. 3 Credits.

The purpose of this course is to explore the process of practitioner inquiry research which refers to a systematic, intentional study by educators of their own professional practice. Students will apply their learning about the inquiry process to their own contexts through deep reflection on their current practice as the basis for the development of an improvement plan for their own school-based inquiry. Prerequisites: T&L graduate status. S.

T&L 521. Differentiated Instruction. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the principles of differentiated instruction. Topics of study include: brain-based learning, responsive instructional and assessment strategies, linking curriculum standards to learner needs, organizing and managing a differentiated classroom, and relevant resources for implementation.

EFR 506. Multicultural Education. 3 Credits.

A review of the conceptual, historical and theoretical aspects of multicultural education. A major goal will be to provide educators with processes for incorporating multicultural education into educational environments; to meet the needs of culturally diverse students and to increase the cultural awareness and sensitivity of all students. North Dakota/Native American issues are primary elements of this course. On demand.

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Dr. Laura Link
Graduate Director
P 701.777.5825
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