Prepare for an Exciting New Career in Teaching

Drexel University Online Master’s of Science in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: Teacher Certification Track is designed for Bachelors-prepared students with work and life experience who wish to qualify for state teaching certification while simultaneously earning their Master's degree. Through Interstate Reciprocity Agreements among the states, graduates of this program can become certified to teach in almost any state in the nation.  

 Drexel University is a nationally-ranked comprehensive research university.  Building on its strengths in a variety of disciplines, including Mathematics and the Sciences, Drexel’s nationally-ranked School of Education offers this Master’s Degree in Education as a part-time program for working professionals seeking rewarding careers in teachers. 

Through this program, students can become certified to teach in the following areas: 

• Elementary Education (Grades PreK-4)  

A Special Education add-on certification is available by completing seven additional courses (EDUC 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, and 553) and a Praxis exam. Students must have an initial certification (listed above) to continue onto the Special Education Certificate.  

Drexel Online’s Master's Degree in Teaching Features:

• Convenience - A flexible off-site degree program that fits into the busy work and personal schedule of today’s professionals seeking career advancement
• Quality - Online courses are developed and taught by the nationally-recognized faculty of Drexel’s School of Education - the same faculty who teach Drexel's on-campus courses
• Interactivity - Drexel's highly interactive e-Learning method and small class size allows extensive interaction with faculty and fellow students
• Practicality - Participants will be provided with essential tools to lead curricular innovations and instructional improvements, especially in mathematics, science and technology
• Innovation - Utilizes the School of Education's unique research strengths in:
• Heuristic diagnostic learning
• Creativity
• Emotional intelligence
• Instructional leadership
• Use of technology in instruction

 Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Drexel's online teacher certification programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Students enrolled in Drexel's education and teacher certification programs are eligible to participate in Student Teaching at the Department of Defense Dependant Schools (DoDDS). Learn more about DoDDS here.

Click here to view the curriculum for our MS in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: Teacher Certification Track

Students that wish to limit their studies to the minimum requirements for teaching certification and are not interested in pursuing a teaching master's degree should consider the Post-Bachelor's Teaching Certificate, the Graduate Intern Teaching Certificate, or the Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate.

Students intending to become teachers outside of Pennsylvania:

This online teaching certification program will prepare you for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate. Through the operation of interstate reciprocity agreements, a Pennsylvania teaching certificate may be converted to an analogous teaching certificate in another state. We recommend prospective students contact their state’s Department of Education to find out these transfer procedures before enrolling. Learn more about interstate reciprocity policies and the requirements in your state.

Graduate Education Non-Matriculated Option
Do you need continuing education requirements, Act 48 credits, or just looking for professional development and only want to take a couple of classes? Learn more about our non-matriculated option. 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all four terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required.  

Learn about other Online Master's Degrees in Education at Drexel Online. 

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