If you’re a Pennsylvania-certified teacher, here is a proven way to advance your career while you continue to work in the field of education. Earn your master’s in Advanced Study in Education (M.Ed.) degree online at PennWest University.
You’ll have the opportunity to select from eight concentrations that could lead to careers in high-demand jobs in the areas of curriculum development, technology education, online teaching, teacher leadership and more.
PennWest’s informed and practiced faculty members bring decades of experience and research to each course, ensuring that all classes include best practices in the classroom. Our expert professors will serve as your mentors and guides as you explore learning theory, curriculum design, trauma-sensitive teaching and educational research. With your M.Ed. in Advanced Study in Education, you can continue to grow as a lifelong learner while you add value to your role in your classroom, content area or school district.
This program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), which promotes excellence through quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Asynchronous online coursework allows you to earn your master’s without taking time off from your job.
PennWest’s legacy of excellence in teacher education spans more than 165 years.
Eight master’s-level concentrations designed for working educators.
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As every educator knows, learning doesn’t just happen. There’s an intentional effort to organize and define content, materials, learning strategies, experiences and processes in order to achieve certain performance outcomes. That effort is curriculum design, and it plays an increasingly large role in every school and district in the U.S.
Enroll in this concentration of PennWest’s Master’s in Advanced Study in Education, and prepare to advance your career in the development and evaluation of curriculum and instruction.
Let our experienced professors bring you up to speed on advanced curriculum theory, how applied educational research comes into play in curriculum development, and how educational computer applications can help. The program culminates in a supervisory field experience in which your theoretical learning is put to work in a real-world environment.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Admission Requirements: 3.0 transcript and teacher certification
PennWest’s Master of Education in Early Childhood Education is ranked #1 in the nation by Top Education Degrees. It has also received national recognition by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Delivered 100% online, this program is designed for individuals who are already certified teachers, such as those who work with PreKindergarten, Kindergarten and first and second grade students, or who serve as child care teachers or directors or early intervention specialists. It aligns your work to best practices and evidence-based research, which you can readily apply in the classroom or in administrative roles in a variety of early childhood settings.
As you navigate the coursework in this program, count on our accomplished faculty to instruct, guide and inspire you to achieve and lead. Among other things, they will deepen your understanding of developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families, and teach you new ways to observe, assess and document a child’s development and learning.
Because you will have access to all the resources of PennWest’s nationally recognized School of Education as well as the School of Graduate Studies, you will graduate ready to make the biggest impact on our smallest students.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Admission Requirements: 3.0 transcript/teacher certification Prek-4
The COVID epidemic and the rise of cyber schools have greatly impacted how teachers teach and students learn. Understanding how to use technology and create meaningful online lessons has never been more important.
When you enroll in PennWest’s online Master’s in Advanced Study in Education with a concentration in Educational Technology and Online Teaching, you will be prepared for whatever the future brings.
Built on WestPenn’s legacy of excellence in teacher education, this concentration recognizes that the world is changing and educators must step up to meet new challenges. Coursework teaches you how to most effectively integrate the latest technology into your virtual classroom, how to make mobile learning more engaging for students, and how to utilize technology standards to become an educational leader.
PennWest is one of a few universities in Pennsylvania with a concentration in Educational Technology and Online Teaching. Because it is offered 100% online, it can propel you into the future while you continue to work as an educator in your current position.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Admission Requirements: 3.0 transcript and teacher certification
If you are a Pennsylvania-certified secondary school Mathematics teacher, now’s the time to multiply your potential for career success. Enroll in the PennWest master’s in Advanced Study in Education program and specialize in Mathematics Education.
This M.Ed. degree will provide you with the qualifications you need to become a leader in your classroom or content area.
With guidance from our expert faculty, you will take a deep dive into topics such as advanced algebraic theory and numbers, mathematical analysis for teachers, and geometric and statistical reasoning.
As a result, will graduate with the skills to meet the growing demand for top-quality Mathematics teachers in Pennsylvania. And the ability to empower students in grades 7-12 with life-long problem-solving skills.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Admission Requirements: 3.0 transcript and teacher certification
Learn innovative, relevant and engaging practices for incorporating STEM principles across disciplines in grades K-12 with an online master’s degree in Integrative STEM Education from PennWest Global Online.
This fully online graduate program will provide you with the tools you need to grow your teaching abilities in STEM disciplines. You’ll learn to:
STEM graduate degree program with teacher leadership skills that enable you to mentor colleagues, design high-quality professional development experiences, and guide school-wide implementation of STEM initiatives that deliver high-quality STEM education to all students. Students who select the certificate-only option also gain valuable skills in STEM education.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Admission Requirements:
Teacher leaders play a vital role in today’s educational landscape. Now you can earn the additional credentials you need to make good pedagogy even better with PennWest’s online master’s degree in Teacher Leadership.
Ranked among the top universities in Pennsylvania for teacher education, PennWest offers courses and activities that let you use data from your own teaching practice as you reflect on your work and the work of your students to develop a deeper understanding of student learning.
You will deepen your understanding of peer mentoring, and the role of educational change in an era of accountability. You will explore how school functions as both a cultural and political entity, and how you can enhance instructional effectiveness by honing your own skills as a teacher leader. With this degree in hand, you will graduate ready to take your career to the next level.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Admission Requirements: 3.0 transcript and teacher certification
Are you passionate about helping students succeed? Are you ready to learn strategies for teaching non-English-language-speaking students? Now’s the time to earn an M.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Lanage (ESL) from PennWest.
Students who are learning English as an additional language comprise the fastest-growing student population in the U.S. Yet, less than one percent of public school teachers are ESL-certified. This 100% online degree from PennWest helps you gain skills necessary to meet the needs of today’s multi-cultural school environment.
ESL professors are actively engaged with international ESL professional development associations and bring years of real-world experience in teaching ESL in the U.S. and abroad. They will deepen your understanding of how culture impacts teaching and learning and teach you how to assess English Language Learners and use their assessments to guide future instruction.
With a concentration in Teaching ESL, you will be prepared to support students and their families and serve as an advocate for diversity and multi-cultural inclusion in our schools.
This graduate program is aligned with the Pennsylvania Department of Education ESL Program Specialist standards and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) standards.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer (cert summer only)
Admission Requirements: 3.0 transcript and teacher certification
Promote the development of technologically literate citizens with this Technology Education master’s degree from PennWest Global Online. It is designed for licensed teachers like yourself who want to deepen their knowledge of applied research in science, technology, engineering principles and math, and learn how to integrate these disciplines into their curriculum.
In addition to core courses in learning theory, curriculum design and research, you will deepen your understanding of technology and sustainable development, current issues in technology education, and technology program development, among other topics.
This program was the first in the nation to be accredited by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education. Upon completion, you’ll have a master’s degree that is rewarding, both professionally and financially. In fact, 97% of Technology Education graduates are employed soon after graduation.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Admission Requirements: 3.0 transcript and teacher certification
What’s the difference between an M.Ed. and an MAT degree?
Both are graduate level degrees that can prepare you for teacher certification and advance your career in the field of education. An M.Ed. degree may delve into more theoretical coursework that could eventually lead to careers in curriculum development, administration and leadership. On the other hand, a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) provides more practical hands-on experience in classroom teaching and working more directly with students. It is ideal if you do not have an undergraduate degree in teaching but would like to make a career change or become licensed to teach.
PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.