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Get Ready to Make Your Mark

Students deserve teachers who can help them reach their full potential. That teacher could be you. If you dream of stepping into the classroom or advancing your career, now’s the time to save on your degree with an opportunity to make your education even more affordable. WGU has millions in scholarships waiting for students like you, including:

But That's Not All. WGU Also Offers:

Low tuition. Because investing in your future shouldn't mean sacrificing your savings. Six-month tuition for a WGU teaching degree is about half of the national average.
Unparalleled flexibility. Complete your coursework and ace those tests when it works best for you. No rigid schedules, no rush—just your pace.
National accreditation. The School of Education’s teacher preparation programs that lead to licensure meet National educational standards having earned both CAEP and AAQEP accreditation. Western Governors University is institutionally accredited by the NWCCU recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Ongoing support. You won't be navigating this journey alone. Our dedicated Program Mentor are there for you from enrollment to graduation.

Now’s the time to fulfill your dream of becoming a teacher or earning your graduate degree in education. Apply free!

WGU Loves Teachers Scholarship
(worth up to $4,000)

For current educators ready to advance their careers and prospective teachers who want to earn their teacher certification.

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Education

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Elementary Education – B.A.

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An online teacher certification program for aspiring elementary teachers....

An online teacher certification program for aspiring elementary teachers.

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Leads to teacher licensure. Specific grade levels will vary depending on teaching certification in your state.

Time: 68% of students finish this degree within 36 months.
Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.
Courses: 37 total courses in this program (38 for Washington residents)

Skills for your résumé included in this program:

Elementary Reading Methods
Language Arts Instruction
Elementary Mathematics Methods
Elementary Disciplinary Literacy
Children’s Literature

This elementary education degree program requires in-classroom observation and a term of full-time student teaching. This online teaching degree program helps you to be eligible for teaching certification in any of the 50 states.

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Special Ed and Elementary Ed (Dual Licensure) – B.A.

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An online teaching degree and teacher certification program for aspiring...

An online teaching degree and teacher certification program for aspiring K–12 special education teachers. Leads to dual licensure—elementary education teaching license and special education teaching license.

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Time: 60% of students finish this degree within 38 months.
Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.
Courses: 45 total courses in this program (46 for Washington residents).

(Specific grade levels will vary depending on licensure in your state.) If your state offers a single K–12 special education teaching license and you are interested in focusing on teaching students with mild to moderate exceptionalities, consider the B.A. Special Education (Mild to Moderate) online teaching degree.

Skills for your résumé included in this program:

Elementary Reading Methods
Elementary Mathematics Methods
Elementary Social Studies Methods
Elementary Science Methods
Language Arts Instruction and Intervention

This special education teaching online degree program requires in-classroom observation and a term of full-time student teaching.

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Educational Studies – B.A.

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These online, non-licensure educational studies degrees prepare you to...

These online, non-licensure educational studies degrees prepare you to make a difference in a field that interests you.

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Based on your career goals and interests, you can choose an educational studies program in one of 10 content areas that meets your needs while working toward employment in school settings, corporate training, or instructional design. These programs do not lead to a teaching license.

Time: Completion time varies depending on the specialty track you choose.
Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.
This bachelor's degree allows students to learn about education but does not include student teaching and it does not lead to a teaching license.

Focus areas of this educational studies degree program include:

Elementary Education
Elementary and Special Education
Mild to Moderate Special Education
Secondary Biology Science Education
Secondary Chemistry Science Education
Secondary Earth Science Education
Secondary Physics Education
Middle Grades Science Education
Secondary Mathematics Education
Middle Grade Mathematics Education

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Education Technology and Instructional Design – M.Ed.

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The M.Ed. in Education Technology and Instructional Design from WGU is for...

The M.Ed. in Education Technology and Instructional Design from WGU is for instructional designers tasked with creating engaging and immersive virtual learning experiences that can substitute for on-ground instruction.

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No teaching license required.

Time: 62% of students finish this program in 10 months.
Tuition: $4,125 per 6-month term
Courses: 12 total courses in this program.

This program includes two tracks for students to choose from:

The K-12 pathway
The Adult Learner pathway

Skills for your résumé included in this program:

Learning Experience Design
Assessment and Learning Analytics
Learning Technology
Research Methodology

Develop training and instruction expertise to help you in the classroom, in educational settings, or in corporate world.

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Curriculum and Instruction – M.S.

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An online master's degree for those who have educational experience and...

An online master's degree for those who have educational experience and are looking to further their careers with a graduate program focused on curriculum development and design.

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Time: 62% of students earn this degree within 12 months.
Tuition: $4,125 per 6-month term.
Courses: 10 total courses in this program.

Skills for your résumé included in this program:

Differentiated Instruction
Curriculum and Instruction Design
Educational Research
Assessment

Help schools create engaging, meaningful, and memorable learning experiences to improve learning outcomes for all students with this M.S. degree.

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Educational Leadership – M.S.

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An online master's degree for current teachers looking to move into a...

An online master's degree for current teachers looking to move into a school or district leadership position, like principal, vice principal, or administrator.

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Time: 60% of grads earned this degree within 23 months.
Tuition: $4,125 per 6-month term.
Courses: 13 total courses in this program.

This program is for licensed teachers who are ready to take the next step in their education career.

Skills for your résumé included in this program:

School Law
School Financial Leadership
People & Talent
School Operations and Management
Leadership Ethics

Put your leadership skills to good use—in the service of America's children—with this education master's degree.

States that do not accept this program: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota.

Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™

One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

Earn Your Degree for about Half the Cost of Other Universities*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

WGU students pay about half the tuition,* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**

Low, flat-rate tuition.
Graduate faster and with less debt.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
Online education with supportive faculty.
VA and military benefits accepted.
Great return on investment.
All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 47% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.

**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).