Online Master’s in Education Degrees for Working Teachers

If you are a certified teacher or are currently teaching in a private institution, earn your Master of Arts in Education online from a leading private university that has been serving educators for more than a century. Located just outside Chicago, Dominican University is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top-tier master’s-level university in the Midwest, and as one of the best values in higher education.

Enroll in Dominican University’s master’s degree program and you’ll learn from nationally recognized instructors who are at the forefront of education research. You'll follow the same curriculum, use the same textbooks, and earn the same degree awarded to on-campus students. You can attend class whenever it’s most convenient and earn your degree without giving up your position in the classroom. Begin the program during any one of six sessions throughout the year to earn your master’s degree in as little as 18 months!

Master of Arts in Education Degrees

• MA in Education: Elementary Education
• MA in Education: English as a Second Language (ESL)
• MA in Education: Reading

Master of Arts in Education: Elementary Education
Do you love helping young students discover their abilities and reach their potential?
The Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Education from Dominican University gives you the advanced expertise to provide your students with the best start for the brightest future. You’ll acquire effective learning strategies and gain the skills to utilize the latest age/grade/subject-matter-appropriate resources, games and learning models. With over 70% of elementary schools nationwide experiencing teaching vacancies*, you’ll gain knowledge and credentials that are in high demand at school districts around the country.

Master of Arts in Education: English as a Second Language
Are you interested in developing one of the most in-demand teaching skill sets available? With nearly 5 million English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in U.S. schools, now is an ideal time to earn your Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in English as a Second Language (ESL). You’ll acquire the latest ESL techniques, learn to create an inclusive classroom climate, and develop the skills to help students overcome language barriers and achieve a solid command of the English language. With these skills, both you and your students can unlock new opportunities and achieve your full potential.

Master of Arts in Education: Reading
Want to instill in your students a love of reading that will last a lifetime? Dominican University’s Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Reading gives you the latest literacy skills to help your students develop critical reading comprehension skills.
Studies show that the percentage of American teenagers who read for enjoyment has dropped significantly over the past 20 years. And 38% of employers report that high school graduates are deficient in reading comprehension**. You can help reverse these trends and give your students the best chance to achieve success in their academic and career pursuits. Acquire the advanced skills to help your students expand their horizons and expand your own career possibilities with one of the most in-demand credentials in the teaching field.

* Source: 2003-2004 Schools and Staffing Survey, National Center for Education Statistics.
** Source: To Read or Not to Read, National Endowment for the Arts, Nov. 2007.

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