Positively Shape Education With an MA from Viterbo University
Created with the working teacher in mind, Viterbo University’s Master of Arts in Education motivates and inspires Wisconsin educators to be transformative agents in today’s educational arena.
Our Master of Arts in Education online core coursework intertwines concepts of servant leadership, social justice, and educational equity, enhancing your ability to interact with increasingly diverse populations and changing societal demands. You will develop an understanding of cutting-edge online instructional techniques and assessment while exploring the critical evaluation of new media literacies.
Our master’s degree also allows you to create your own emphasis or couple with a licensure or certificate to maximize your time and money.
How many credits is our master’s in education?
You will take a minimum of 30 credit hours, consisting of 15 core and required credit hours based on your emphasis area. Core courses are offered online, and your final course is a four-day, on-campus seminar culminating with commencement.
Master of Arts in Education Principal Licensure (WI 5051)
Our principal licensure program prepares educators to become school leaders at the dean, assistant, or principal level.
How many credits is a master’s in education principal licensure program?
If you choose this area of emphasis, you will take 36 credit hours (13 courses). Coursework includes:
- 12 credits of MA in Education online core coursework (5 courses)
- 21 credits of educational leadership core coursework (7 courses)
- 3 credits of required principal coursework (1 course)
To add a director of instruction (WI 5010) specialization, you will take an additional 6 credit hours.
Master of Arts in Education Director of Instruction (WI 5010)
Our director of instruction program provides school administrators with focused instruction and preparation in curriculum and instruction.
How many credits is a master’s in education director of instruction program?
This master’s degree includes 39 credit hours (14 courses), which include:
- 12 credits of Master of Arts in Education online core coursework (5 courses)
- 21 credits of educational leadership core coursework (7 courses)
- 6 credits of required director of instruction coursework (2 courses)
If you want to add principal licensure (WI 5051), you will take an additional 3 credit hours.
Master of Arts in Education Director of Special Education and Pupil Services (WI 5080)
Our director of special education and pupil services program offers school administrators focused instruction in special education and pupil services at the district and state levels.
How many credits is a master’s in education director of special education and pupil services program?
A specialization in special education and pupil services requires 45 credit hours (16 courses) divided among:
- 12 credits of MA in Education online 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)
To add principal licensure, you will take an additional 3 credit hours.
Master of Arts in Education Online Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching Certificate (Wisconsin/National)
Our online Master of Arts in Education Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching program reinforces interpersonal relationships among educators and builds their capacity to improve universal classroom instruction strategically and purposefully.
How many credits is a master’s in education innovative teacher leadership and instructional coaching certificate?
This MA in Education online emphasis requires 31 credit hours (12 courses) that include:
- 15 credits of core coursework (6 courses)
- 10 credits of coursework specific to the Innovative Teacher Leadership certificate (4 courses)
- 6 credits of approved elective credits (2 courses; some offerings may be on campus)
Master of Arts in Education Online Reading Specialist (WI 5017)
Our reading specialist program prepares educators to lead and supervise district-wide reading initiatives. You will increase your knowledge of assessment tools and diagnostic practices to plan and develop reading programs that improve student learning and achievement.
How many credits is a master’s in education reading specialist program?
The reading specialist MA in Education online program includes 31 credit hours (11 courses):
- 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; some offerings may be on campus)
Master of Arts in Education Online Reading Teacher (WI 1316)
Our reading teacher emphasis is designed for practicing educators who wish to increase their instructional skills and expand their knowledge and expertise in literacy and reading. Coursework prepares you to utilize research-based practices to assess, diagnose, and remediate struggling readers.
How many credits is a master’s in education reading teacher program?
The Master of Arts in Education Online Reading Teacher program is made up of 30 credit hours (10 courses), including:
- 15 credits of MA core coursework (5 courses)
- 15 credits of coursework specific to the Reading Teacher 1316 license (5 courses)
Master of Arts in Education Online Cross-Categorical Special Education (WI 2801)
Our cross-categorical special education emphasis brings together educators from across the state to learn best practices in the field of special education. Our classes view individuals with disabilities from a strengths-based model and help you work toward the successful inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
How many credits is a master’s in education cross-categorical special education program?
When chosen as your area of emphasis, your MA in education online degree will be 34-37 credit hours (13 courses) and include:
- 15 credits of core coursework (6 courses)
- 19-21 credits of coursework specific to the cross-categorical special education (7 courses)
Master of Arts in Education Program Highlights
No matter the emphasis you choose, our Master of Arts in Education provides courses that are practical, relevant, and dynamic. You will gain a strong repertoire of strategies and methods to empower students to learn deeply.
Specific benefits of our programs include:
- Relevant. We regularly evaluate our curriculum to remain current on educational changes and needs.
- Convenient. Courses are offered in a variety of modalities, depending on your area of focus. These include online, face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous.
To apply, you must hold a teaching or administrator license.
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