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Already a teacher? Imagine reaching the next level of your profession. With an online master's teaching degree from WGU, you'll enjoy an increased salary (an average of $10,000 more per year), job security, and retirement benefits. You'll appreciate WGU's flexible approach. And you'll like how our competency-based academic approach lets you take advantage of what you already know. Click on the program that interests you.

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Master's Degree Programs
M.S. Educational Leadership
An online master's degree in education leadership specifically designed for already-licensed, practicing teachers aspiring to become principals. This program integrates a case-study approach that enables you to design and implement standards-based educational improvement plans. Others with significant leadership experience may also be eligible for this degree program.
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M.S. Special Education (PK-12)
This online master's degree in special education prepares you to effectively teach special education in classrooms with students who have mild to moderate disabilities. Perfect for already-licensed teachers seeking endorsement in special education who also want to improve instructional design skills.
Learn more about the online special education master's degree
M.A. English Language Learning/English as a Second Language (PK-12)
This online master's degree in ELL education prepares you to teach in a PK-12 English Language Learning/English as a Second Language setting and to qualify for a high-demand endorsement in ELL or ESL. Includes content to earn a master's degree.
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Master of Education—Instructional Design
This online master's degree in education prepares you to effectively develop curricula utilizing technology integration standards to improve instruction and student learning. Perfect for curriculum teachers, including specialists in art, music, and literature. Business leaders who are involved in training and development would also greatly benefit from this degree program.
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Master of Education—Learning and Technology
This online master's degree in teaching with technology prepares you to effectively use technology to improve instruction and student learning. A master's degree for all educators and trainers.
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Master of Education—Measurement and Evaluation
This online master's degree in education and evaluation develops your expertise in designing, measuring, and evaluating instruction. A program for curriculum leaders, teachers, and trainers.
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M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, 5-12)
This online master's in math education prepares you to certify in mathematics, a high-demand second teaching field, or, at the elementary level, to complete a professional development mathematics program. Includes content to earn a master's degree.
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M.A. Science Education (5-9)
This online graduate degree in science education prepares you for secondary science certification to teach middle school science. Includes content to earn a master's degree.
Learn more about the online master's in science education degree
M.A. Science Education (5-12, Chemistry)
This online master's degree in chemistry prepares you for secondary science certification in chemistry. Includes content to earn a master's degree.
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M.A. Science Education (5-12, Physics)
This online master's degree in physics prepares you for secondary science certification in physics. Includes content to earn a master's degree.
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M.A. Science Education (5-12, Biological Science)
This online master's degree in biology prepares you for secondary science certification in biology. Includes content to earn a master's degree.
Learn more about the online master's degree in biology
M.A. Science Education (5-12, Geosciences)
This online geoscience degree prepares you for secondary science certification in earth science or geosciences. Includes content to earn a master's degree.
Learn more about the online master's in geoscience education degree
Endorsement Preparation Program in English Language Learning/English as a Second Language (PK-12)
This ELL endorsement program prepares you to teach in a PK-12 English Language/English as a Second Language setting and to qualify for a high-demand endorsement in ELL or ESL.
Learn more about the ELL endorsement program
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