GRADUATE DEGREE
Engage diverse secondary and post-secondary students and inspire them to share your passion for history and lifelong learning. Designed for working educators, the online MSEd. in Teaching History program prepares you to teach more effectively, applying advanced knowledge of pedagogical theories, curriculum development, educational technology and multicultural historical perspectives. Tailor this education master’s in teaching history program to your interests with a wide choice of electives. Completion of this degree allows you to teach dual-credit courses, which can increase job placement opportunities and salary rates offered.
GRADUATE DEGREE
The online Master of Science in Education in Special Education with Certification gives you everything you need to become a certified SPED educator. You will learn how to diagnose students, plan for their achievement and assess their growth. Upon program completion, you will receive your Special Education Initial Professional Certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and be qualified for leadership opportunities, such as Intervention Specialist. No other program offers a master's degree plus certification as part of graduation; ours is the first of its kind!
GRADUATE DEGREE
Our online MSEd. in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology puts you at the forefront of integrating technology in the classroom. In this graduate C&I program, you will develop relevant, up-to-date teaching strategies to engage and motivate K-12 students. Practical, hands-on coursework means you can make an immediate impact on student outcomes.
Northwest is renowned for exceptional education programs and online courses are taught by the same respected faculty who teach on campus. Affordably priced, this 30-hour program can be completed in as few as 12 months.
GRADUATE DEGREE
Prepare to give young children a solid foundation for lifelong learning that intertwines the areas of emotional, social, cognitive and physical development. In the MSEd. in Early Childhood Education program, you will learn to evaluate and plan ECE programs, develop skills to implement and analyze program assessment strategies, reflect on your own individual leadership proficiencies, and more.
This online program uses a curriculum anchored in instruction that responds to the curiosity of children, stressing critical reflection and a teacher-as-researcher approach. The curriculum is relevant and evolving in response to ECE trends. For example, courses on trauma and the role of culture in child development are specifically integrated into the curriculum, guiding your knowledge of how to work with vulnerable populations and utilize trauma-informed processes in responding.
GRADUATE DEGREE
Cultivate your students' reading skills with the literacy expertise you will gain in the Master of Science in Education in Reading online program. Designed for K-12 educators, the MSEd. in Reading offers you the tools and resources you need to support students with diverse learning styles and reading levels.
In this TEACH Grant eligible program, you will learn how to best apply instructional approaches, learning materials, and a comprehensive and balanced curriculum to support student achievement in reading and writing.
GRADUATE DEGREE
In the MSEd. in Educational Diagnostician program, prepare for a diagnostic role in supporting student success in which you will evaluate and apply research methods, analyze student behaviors, and design effective educational plans. Enrich your learning with embedded field experiences and a supportive mentor to guide your applied learnings.
This online program uses an experiential curriculum covering such vital topics as literacy-based assessments, academic interventions, theories of applied learning and individual cognition, and more. A capstone project ensures your readiness to design and implement an evidence-based educational diagnostic program.
GRADUATE DEGREE
Promote student growth with the expanded educational skillset you will gain in the online Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction – General with an emphasis in Engagement, Learning and Achievement online program. Learn the best instructional strategies for student success in our master's-level courses, emphasizing technology, change management and student engagement.
In this MSEd. program, you will apply your critical-thinking skills to plan improvement practices, manage information and analyze data, implement brain science research to effectively design curriculum and instruction, and integrate diversity, equity and inclusion as a method to reach and engage all students.
GRADUATE DEGREE
Analyze, assess, and determine eligibility for students with exceptionalities, such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, when you become a certified school psychological examiner through this educational diagnostician master's degree. You will develop effective learning plans, conduct formal evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services, create multifaceted approaches for student success.
Through an experiential curriculum developed based on feedback from teachers and administrators, you will explore literacy-based assessments, theories of applied learning, theories of individual cognition and academic interventions. Field experiences and supportive mentors are purposefully integrated into the program to ensure a meaningful learning experience.
GRADUATE DEGREE
Prepare to teach students with mild or moderate learning and/or physical disabilities in the Master of Science in Education in Special Education online program. This MSEd. offers field experiences embedded throughout the coursework and effectively prepares you for teaching certification in Missouri.
In this TEACH Grant eligible program, you will learn to collaborate with stakeholders in culturally responsible ways to address the needs of students with disabilities. You will learn to apply evidence-based instructional strategies suited to fit students' individualized educational goals and apply multiple methods of assessment and data-gathering to measure their progress.
GRADUATE DEGREE
Inspire a more active and fit lifestyle among your students with the present-day exercise routines you will learn in the Master of Science in Education in Health and Physical Education online program. Taught by award-winning faculty, this MSEd. online program transforms your passion for fitness into a specialized instructional strength that supports students' physical development.
As part of the curriculum, you will study contemporary teaching approaches pertaining to health, physical education and recreation; delve into the role of adaptive P.E. as a way to differentiate instruction among students with diverse needs; learn to develop and implement a comprehensive school health program from the ground up and much more.
GRADUATE DEGREE
Lead students, faculty and staff to success with the knowledge and skills you will gain in the Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership online program. This MSEd. offers you a holistic approach to leadership, equipping you with the tools and disposition you need to help all students learn in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.
As part of the curriculum, you will learn how to design quality educational experiences by partnering with community stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with students and personnel, and implementing new systems for effective communication and engagement. You will also gain a thorough understanding of curriculum planning, research-based instructional practice, data literacy and assessment. Depending upon your program—prepare for certification in as few as 12 months.
*See individual program information for more details.
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Master of Science in Education in Teaching History
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
Engage diverse secondary and post-secondary students and inspire them to share your passion for history and lifelong learning. Designed for working educators, the online MSEd. in Teaching History program prepares you to teach more effectively, applying advanced knowledge of pedagogical theories, curriculum development, educational technology and multicultural historical perspectives. Tailor this education master’s in teaching history program to your interests with a wide choice of electives. Completion of this degree allows you to teach dual-credit courses, which can increase job placement opportunities and salary rates offered.
Master of Science in Education in Special Education with Certification
Duration: 18 months Credit Hours: 60 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
The online Master of Science in Education in Special Education with Certification gives you everything you need to become a certified SPED educator. You will learn how to diagnose students, plan for their achievement and assess their growth. Upon program completion, you will receive your Special Education Initial Professional Certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and be qualified for leadership opportunities, such as Intervention Specialist. No other program offers a master's degree plus certification as part of graduation; ours is the first of its kind!
Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
Our online MSEd. in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology puts you at the forefront of integrating technology in the classroom. In this graduate C&I program, you will develop relevant, up-to-date teaching strategies to engage and motivate K-12 students. Practical, hands-on coursework means you can make an immediate impact on student outcomes.
Northwest is renowned for exceptional education programs and online courses are taught by the same respected faculty who teach on campus. Affordably priced, this 30-hour program can be completed in as few as 12 months.
Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
Prepare to give young children a solid foundation for lifelong learning that intertwines the areas of emotional, social, cognitive and physical development. In the MSEd. in Early Childhood Education program, you will learn to evaluate and plan ECE programs, develop skills to implement and analyze program assessment strategies, reflect on your own individual leadership proficiencies, and more.
This online program uses a curriculum anchored in instruction that responds to the curiosity of children, stressing critical reflection and a teacher-as-researcher approach. The curriculum is relevant and evolving in response to ECE trends. For example, courses on trauma and the role of culture in child development are specifically integrated into the curriculum, guiding your knowledge of how to work with vulnerable populations and utilize trauma-informed processes in responding.
Master of Science in Education in Reading
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
Cultivate your students' reading skills with the literacy expertise you will gain in the Master of Science in Education in Reading online program. Designed for K-12 educators, the MSEd. in Reading offers you the tools and resources you need to support students with diverse learning styles and reading levels.
In this TEACH Grant eligible program, you will learn how to best apply instructional approaches, learning materials, and a comprehensive and balanced curriculum to support student achievement in reading and writing.
Master of Science in Education in Educational Diagnostician
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
In the MSEd. in Educational Diagnostician program, prepare for a diagnostic role in supporting student success in which you will evaluate and apply research methods, analyze student behaviors, and design effective educational plans. Enrich your learning with embedded field experiences and a supportive mentor to guide your applied learnings.
This online program uses an experiential curriculum covering such vital topics as literacy-based assessments, academic interventions, theories of applied learning and individual cognition, and more. A capstone project ensures your readiness to design and implement an evidence-based educational diagnostic program.
Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction – General
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
Promote student growth with the expanded educational skillset you will gain in the online Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction – General with an emphasis in Engagement, Learning and Achievement online program. Learn the best instructional strategies for student success in our master's-level courses, emphasizing technology, change management and student engagement.
In this MSEd. program, you will apply your critical-thinking skills to plan improvement practices, manage information and analyze data, implement brain science research to effectively design curriculum and instruction, and integrate diversity, equity and inclusion as a method to reach and engage all students.
Master of Science in Education in Educational Diagnostician with School Psychological Examiner Certification
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
Analyze, assess, and determine eligibility for students with exceptionalities, such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, when you become a certified school psychological examiner through this educational diagnostician master's degree. You will develop effective learning plans, conduct formal evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services, create multifaceted approaches for student success.
Through an experiential curriculum developed based on feedback from teachers and administrators, you will explore literacy-based assessments, theories of applied learning, theories of individual cognition and academic interventions. Field experiences and supportive mentors are purposefully integrated into the program to ensure a meaningful learning experience.
Master of Science in Education in Special Education
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
Prepare to teach students with mild or moderate learning and/or physical disabilities in the Master of Science in Education in Special Education online program. This MSEd. offers field experiences embedded throughout the coursework and effectively prepares you for teaching certification in Missouri.
In this TEACH Grant eligible program, you will learn to collaborate with stakeholders in culturally responsible ways to address the needs of students with disabilities. You will learn to apply evidence-based instructional strategies suited to fit students' individualized educational goals and apply multiple methods of assessment and data-gathering to measure their progress.
Master of Science in Education in Health and Physical Education
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
Inspire a more active and fit lifestyle among your students with the present-day exercise routines you will learn in the Master of Science in Education in Health and Physical Education online program. Taught by award-winning faculty, this MSEd. online program transforms your passion for fitness into a specialized instructional strength that supports students' physical development.
As part of the curriculum, you will study contemporary teaching approaches pertaining to health, physical education and recreation; delve into the role of adaptive P.E. as a way to differentiate instruction among students with diverse needs; learn to develop and implement a comprehensive school health program from the ground up and much more.
Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership
Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $391 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 4/21/25 Start class: 5/5/25
Lead students, faculty and staff to success with the knowledge and skills you will gain in the Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership online program. This MSEd. offers you a holistic approach to leadership, equipping you with the tools and disposition you need to help all students learn in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.
As part of the curriculum, you will learn how to design quality educational experiences by partnering with community stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with students and personnel, and implementing new systems for effective communication and engagement. You will also gain a thorough understanding of curriculum planning, research-based instructional practice, data literacy and assessment. Depending upon your program—prepare for certification in as few as 12 months.
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