About the Master of Arts in Education

Designed for the working teacher, our program prepares Wisconsin educators to become transformative leaders in today’s evolving classrooms.

Coursework integrates servant leadership, social justice, and educational equity while exploring innovative instructional techniques, classroom management strategies, and assessment. Flexible options allow you to customize your emphasis or pair your degree with a licensure or certificate to maximize your time and investment.

Option 1: Master of Arts in Education Generalist

Earn a master's degree and have considerable choice in selecting courses that will meet your individual needs and interests.

15 credits of MA core coursework (6 courses)
15 credits of elective courses

**Option 2 (recommended): Pair your master's degree with a licensure or certificate**

Earn both a master’s degree and a licensure in one program to maximize your time and money.

12-16 credits of MA Core coursework
16-33 credits of licensure/certificate specific coursework

Master of Arts in Education (Generalist)

15 credits of MA core coursework (6 courses)
15 credits of elective courses

Masters

Master of Arts with Principal Licensure (WI 5051)

12 credits of MA in Education core coursework (5 courses)
21 credits of educational leadership core coursework (7 courses)
3 credits of required principal coursework (1 course)

Masters Licensure

Master of Arts with Director of Instruction (WI 5010)

12 credits of Master of Arts in Education core coursework (5 courses)
21 credits of educational leadership core coursework (7 courses)
6 credits of required director of instruction coursework (2 courses)

Masters Licensure

Master of Arts with Director of Special Education and Pupil Services (WI 5080)

12 credits of MA in Education core coursework (5 courses)
21 credits of educational leadership core coursework (7 courses)
12 credits of required director of special education and pupil services coursework (4 courses)

Masters Licensure

Master of Arts with Reading Specialist (WI 5017)

15 credits of core coursework (6 courses)
10 credits of coursework specific to the Reading Specialist 5017 license (3 courses)
6 credits of approved elective credits (2 courses)

Masters Licensure

Master of Arts with Reading Teacher (WI 1316)

15 credits of MA core coursework (5 courses)
15 credits of coursework specific to the Reading Teacher 1316 license (5 courses)

Masters Licensure

Master of Arts with Cross-categorical Special Education (WI 2801)

15 credits of core coursework (6 courses)
19-21 credits of coursework specific to the cross-categorical special education (7 courses)

Masters Licensure

Why study this program at Viterbo?

Designed to Maximize Your Time and Money

With Viterbo's MAE program, you can customize your degree by adding a licensure or certificate pathway. Although these options require additional credits, completing them alongside your master's degree can be more efficient than returning to complete a separate program later. The result: a streamlined educational experience and multiple credentials that help you advance your career.