Online Master of Science in Education Programs

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!

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.

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 informal processes in responding.

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.

*The maximum grant amount can vary by year. TEACH Grants are available to qualified applicants and require approved recipients to sign a service agreement for certain teaching service obligations for four academic years. If obligations are not met within eight years after graduation, the grant will turn into a direct unsubsidized loan that must be repaid with all accrued interest from the date of disbursement. For more information, please visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/teach or contact the Northwest Missouri State University Financial Aid Office.

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.

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.

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.

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.

*The maximum grant amount can vary by year. TEACH Grants are available to qualified applicants and require approved recipients to sign a service agreement for certain teaching service obligations for four academic years. If obligations are not met within eight years after graduation, the grant will turn into a direct unsubsidized loan that must be repaid with all accrued interest from the date of disbursement. For more information, please visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/teach or contact the Northwest Missouri State University Financial Aid Office.

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.

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.