Online Master's in Education (MA.Ed)
Advance Your Career in Teaching, Administration, or Coaching
Develop valuable skills for the classroom and beyond with this flexible, customizable program. Choose from four career-focused concentrations to specialize your studies and meet your professional goals.
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- Duration As few as 2 Yrs
- Cost per Credit $488
- Credit Hours 30-33
Program Benefits
- Earn a degree from an ISBE-approved continuing education provider
- Choose from 4 concentrations
- No application fee or GMAT/GRE scores required
- Attend class when and where it’s convenient
Take the Next Step in Your Education Career
The online Master of Arts in Education from Greenville University is designed for working educators who are ready to advance their careers in a specialized area. It features four concentration options in Coaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). When you graduate, you will be an experienced educator with the knowledge and skills you need to improve learning outcomes and create meaningful educational opportunities for your students. Students who may be looking to obtain Illinois licensure may be interested in our Master of Arts in Teaching-Elementary Education.
The program takes a faith-based approach to education and is grounded in Christian values. Through a specialized curriculum, you will complete courses that are most relevant to your career goals and pursue advanced study for professional development.
Greenville University is an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved continuing education provider, so you can be confident you’re earning a valuable credential for continued success. Courses in the master’s in education online program are delivered in a flexible format so you can study while maintaining your daily teaching responsibilities.
Master’s in Education Curriculum
Greenville University’s M.A. in Education curriculum is based on four concentrations: Coaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and TESL. As a student, you will complete focused education coursework that aligns with your career goals while earning an online education degree that prepares you for continued success. Each concentration is designed to include the skills and competencies you need for professional development in your chosen area.
Curriculum DetailsProgram Outcomes
When you complete this program, you’ll be able to:
- Successfully pursue a career in coaching, curriculum and instruction, special education, or TESL.
- Coaching students: Run an athletic program as a head coach, understand all elements of sports leadership, use Christian values to coach for character building.
- Curriculum and Instruction students: Build opportunities for your students, improve learning outcomes, develop the latest educational research, methods, techniques, and delivery opportunities.
- Special Education students: Help students with special needs achieve their full learning potential, broaden your qualifications as a professional working with students who have varied abilities.
- TESL students: Teach students for whom English is not their first language, learn to effectively communicate cross-culturally in diverse contexts.
Career Outlook
When you earn your master’s in education online from Greenville University, you will be prepared for a specific career path in either coaching, curriculum and instruction, special education, or TESL. The median annual salary for high school teachers is $60,320, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Whether you are interested in classroom teaching or administration, you can advance your career with this flexible program.
Explore Career OutlookChoose a Career-Focused Concentration
Greenville University’s online master’s in education degree features four concentration options, delivering a customizable learning experience for educators like you. Whether you are interested in professional development as a coach, administrator, curriculum expert, special education teacher, or in TESL, we have the program for you.
Admission Requirements
To apply for the M.A. in education from Greenville University, you’ll need:
- Completed online application
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or recognized institution from another country.
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
- Copies of all currently held Illinois teaching certificates for TESL and SPED programs
- An up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae is required for the coaching program
Tuition Details
This program is $488 per credit hour and includes 30-33 credits, depending on your chosen concentration. To finish your degree faster and for a lower cost, you can transfer up to 6 credits into the master’s in education online degree.
Greenville University is proud to offer high-quality online programs with competitive tuition. We will work with you to ensure that your educational dreams are within reach.
Tuition and FeesFaculty Spotlight
Dr. Doug Faulkner, PhD, Dean of Professional Studies
Doug Faulkner is in his 12th year as director of athletics at Greenville College. He also serves as a professor of health, physical education, and recreation as well as an assistant women’s basketball coach. Now in his 22nd year at Greenville College, Faulkner previously coached men’s and women’s basketball as an assistant men’s basketball coach, head women’s basketball coach, and head men’s basketball coach. He graduated from Greenville College in 1986 before earning master’s degrees at Bethel College and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He completed a doctorate at Saint Louis University in 2005.
Learn From Education Experts
Greenville University’s experienced faculty bring years of relevant teaching, administration, and coaching knowledge to the online classroom so you learn valuable skills for your chosen career path. They are here to offer one-on-one support, encouragement, and guidance as you complete your degree.
Study in a format that fits your life with our flexible and convenient online programs. Online learners receive personal support from application to graduation and experience the same academic rigor as on-campus students.
Online Learning BenefitsYour education is an investment in your future. With our competitive tuition and transfer credit options, you can make your degree affordable. Learn more about federal aid, military benefits, and scholarships to fund your studies.
Tuition and AidFrequently Asked Questions
Our dedicated admissions team is here to help. If you have additional questions that aren’t covered here, contact us or call (855) 582-1233.
Total tuition is $14,640-$16,104 and only covers the expenses related to course enrollment.
If you are looking for total costs related to earning your degree, you will need to account for textbook purchases or rentals, as well as any application or technology fees. Read more about tuition and costs.
Greenville University is an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved continuing education provider, so you can be confident you’re earning a valuable credential for continued success. Courses in the master’s in education online program are delivered in a flexible format so you can study while maintaining your daily teaching responsibilities.
Yes, the M.A. in Education is based on four concentrations: Coaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). Read more about the curriculum for the M.A. in Education on the courses page.
Yes! You can save time and money by transferring up to 6 credits to the online M.A. in Education program. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.