Masters In Education

College of Education

Master's in Education Degrees at Grand Canyon University

Why earn a Master's in Education Degree? 

As a professional educator, or someone considering becoming an administrator or school counselor, you understand the importance of education and the role it plays in a student's life. Earning a master's in education may open additional doors in your career, leading to new opportunities and earning potential.

Masters in EducationWhile it varies from state to state, most states require a master's degree or higher for those who seek a school counselor, principal or administrator position. Two states now require a master's degree in education for an individual to earn their professional teaching license.

Many teachers currently working in the classroom seek a master's in education to qualify for endorsements, promotions or pay increases within their school or district. Other individuals desire to re-career into the education profession, and choose to earn a master's in education in order to become licensed as teachers.
 

"For anyone interested in pursuing their degree in education, I'd tell them it's one simple formula.  Grand Canyon University + The Rodel Foundation of Arizona = 100% Success!

GCU was very supportive in my endeavors and the 
College of Education has a strong and rigorous curriculum in place to ensure students are ready for the 21st century classroom. Couple that with the high standards and support Rodel has to offer and it's any educator's dream come true."

  ANTHONY PEREZ, 2nd GRADE ELD TEACHER
Master of Education in Elementary Education, 2011
2011 Rodel Promising Student Teacher 

 


Why Grand Canyon University? 

Founded in 1949, GCU has built a strong reputation as a quality teacher's college. As a private Christian university, GCU is regionally accredited and recognized as offering some of the best online education programs in the nation by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small business, Online Education Database (OEDb) and more.

At GCU, our master's in education programs provide teachers with the skills necessary to meet the diverse demand of today's classrooms or to shift into an educational administration role. Earning your master's degree in education may be daunting; however GCU has tailored the programs to meet the needs of the adult learner. The online master's in education programs allow students to attend class around their busy schedule so they don't have to take time away from teaching to earn their degree. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in the areas of reading strategies, teaching methods and curriculum development.

On average, students are able to earn their master's in education degree in 15-18 months. Grand Canyon University offers a variety of master's degrees in education that focus on areas including special education, teaching English to speakers of other languages, early childhood, elementary or secondary education, leadership and administration.

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