UNK’s online graduate education degree programs are consistently ranked as some of the best in the nation. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current teaching skills, earn endorsements in new areas, or learn pedagogical practices unique to your subject area, UNK has a M.A.Ed. or M.S.Ed. program for you and your goals. All programs can be completed fully online, with asynchronous classes so you can easily balance your teaching career with your student journey.  

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Explore our program offerings:

  • Curriculum and InstructionDegree: M.A.Ed. | Credit Hours: 36 (Fully Online)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    With 11 concentration areas, this degree program is designed for K-12 teachers in all areas who are interested in becoming better classroom teachers, whether you are looking to expand within your discipline or address specific instructional concerns. Concentrations available in: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English as a Second Language, Instructional Effectiveness, Montessori – Early Childhood, Montessori – Elementary, Reading/Special Education, School Librarian, Secondary Education, STEM, or Transitional Certification.
  • Special EducationDegree: M.A.Ed. | Credit Hours: 36 (Fully Online)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    Gain skills and expertise in special education based on the students you teach or the endorsements you need. Choose from a Generalist or Advanced Practitioner track, which has emphases in: Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS), Inclusion and Collaboration Specialist (ICS), and Functional Academic Skills and Independent Living Specialist (FASILS).
  • Learning Design and Technology Degree: M.S.Ed. | Credit Hours: 30-36 (Fully Online)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    This Master of Science in Education degree sets you up to empower learners through technology, whether you’re working in a school or in an organization outside of the educational field. Four concentration areas allow you to choose your path toward managing technology resources and effectively instructing students, teachers, and other professionals. Choose from Information Technology, Instructional Technology, Leadership in Instructional Technology, and School Librarian emphases.
  • Reading PK-12Degree: M.A.Ed. | Credit Hours: 36 (Fully Online)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    Gain the knowledge, methods, strategies, and skills to facilitate instructional intervention for students struggling in reading/literacy. This program satisfies the academic requirements for professional certification and an additional endorsement in reading in Nebraska. The current reading endorsement track is PK-12. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their state Department of Education for certification requirements.
  • Art EducationDegree: M.A.Ed. | Credit Hours: 36 (Fully Online)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    This Master of Arts in Education program will prepare you with practical approaches to incorporating art into a curriculum, whether you work in a museum or classroom setting. The Classroom Education emphasis is designed to help current teachers better blend art and pedagogy into the K-12 setting, while the Museum Education emphasis will equip you to implement effective and engaging art programs, activities and exhibits.
  • Kinesiology and Sports Sciences Degree: M.A.Ed. | Credit Hours: 36 (Fully Online or Blended)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    This master’s degree is designed for current and aspiring professionals working in the sports administration, recreation or coaching fields. Of these three specialization track options, coaching is offered fully online, and sports administration and recreation and leisure are offered in a blended format. No matter your emphasis, as a graduate of this program you’ll have the expertise to provide strong leadership in your chosen career.
  • Physical EducationDegree: M.A.Ed. | Credit Hours: 30 (Fully Online)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    Become a master physical education teacher with this program designed for K-12 educators who want to improve student learning and inclusion in the PE classroom. This degree is offered in a fully online format, with options of a pedagogy emphasis or special populations emphasis, which leads to an endorsement in Adapted Physical Education issued by the Nebraska Department of Education.
  • Music EducationDegree: M.A.Ed. | Credit Hours: 36 (Fully Online)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    Combine your passion for music and teaching to create effective and meaningful learning experiences for students. This online master’s program will equip you with advanced concepts, research, and methods from faculty who have extensive backgrounds in both education and musical performance.
  • Spanish EducationDegree: M.A.Ed. | Credit Hours: 36 (Fully Online)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    Enhance your own cultural competency and Spanish fluency while also taking classes in language acquisition in order to better teach a new language to your students. This program will qualify you to teach AP-level Spanish classes and provide opportunities to travel via summer study abroad courses.
  • STEM EducationDegree: M.S.Ed. | Credit Hours: 36 (Fully Online)
    In-State: $337/cr | Out-of-State: $476/cr
    Become a more effective STEM teacher in the 7-12 classroom no matter what classes you teach. Specialize your program with a Chemistry option or an Integrated option that allows you to choose a major emphasis in: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics/Physical Science.

Affordable and flexible online program

$354

In-state Tuition per credit hour

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$500

Out-of-state Tuition per credit hour

Hear from a recent M.A.Ed. program graduate

"You learn a lot, even in the Spanish language just for yourself, not even to be a teacher, but to be somebody who speaks and has a certain level of proficiency in Spanish. I also learned how to be a more effective educator when it comes to foreign language. My experience has been incredible, and I feel like a much better and more well-equipped educator because of the program."

Danielle Turner

Spanish Education M.A.Ed.

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