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Imagine having a professional career you are proud of and look forward to each day. Choosing the right academic program could be the first step toward pursuing that goal.*

Education is the foundation upon which future generations are built. Pursuing a career in the field of education could be both personally and professionally satisfying. At Kaplan University, our online master’s degree and certificate programs are designed to provide you with the education to pursue a teaching career or opportunities in the fields of instructional technology or educational psychology.* Use the program comparison chart below to explore your options and determine which Kaplan University program is right for you.†
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Master's Degrees

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Master of Arts in Teaching-Iowa Certification

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18 months to 2 years (full-time)

If you are a career-changer or work-at-home individual with a bachelor's degree, a substitute teacher, or a teacher assistant/paraprofessional, and you want to become a licensed secondary education teacher in the state of Iowa, this is the program for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Public schools
  • Private schools
  • Enrichment programs

Master of Arts in Teaching—Nationwide (Outside Iowa), Noncertification

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18 months to 2 years (full-time)

If you are a career changer interested in developing a fundamental understanding of secondary teaching practices (grades 5-12), this may be the program for you. While this program will not lead to certification, it is designed to provide you with a solid foundation to pursue alternative routes to teacher certification, if state certification is your goal.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Public schools
  • Private schools
  • Enrichment programs

Master of Science in Education

Teaching Literacy and Language, Teaching with Technology, Teaching Students with Special Needs, Teaching Mathematics-Middle and Secondary, Teaching Science- Grades 6–12, Educational Leadership

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18 months or less (full-time)

Currently practicing K-12 teachers who may need a master's degree to advance their education career should consider this program. You may have prior course credits that can be transferred toward your degree.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Elementary or secondary education
  • Curriculum development
  • Technology instruction
  • Special education
  • Science
  • Math
  • Literacy and Language
  • Educational Leadership

Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology

K–12, Adult Learning—Higher Education, Adult Learning—Organizations

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18 months to 2 years (full-time)

Individuals interested in pursuing or advancing a high-level career in the instructional technology field should consider this degree. You can focus your studies on learning environments appropriate to K-12 contexts, higher education, or corporate, nonprofit, government, and military education and training environments.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Instructional Technologist/Instructional Designer
  • Instructional Technology Manager/Administrator
  • Corporate Trainer

Master of Science in Educational Psychology

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18 months to 2 years (full-time)

Whether you are interested in pursuing a new career or an advanced position, a master’s degree from Kaplan University could help you keep pace with the fascinating field of educational psychology. Explore the latest instructional techniques, technologies, educational trends, and learning behaviors.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Psychometrician (one who measures psychological attributes)
  • Program evaluator
  • Psychological consultant in educational/instructional/governmental institutions
  • Positions in educational administration
  • Operations research analyst in educational/instructional/governmental institutions
  • Instructional coordinator

Master of Science in Higher Education

Assessment and Evaluation, College Administration and Leadership, Online College Teaching, College Teaching and Learning, Student Affairs

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Minimum of 18 months (full-time), Program length depends on the student’s choice of specialization and track of study

If you have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and wish to earn an advanced degree to help further your career in higher education, this degree may be for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Universities and colleges
  • Community colleges
  • Vocational and technical schools

Professional Certificates

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Organizations

Emphasis Areas

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Minimum of 2 terms (full-time)

If you are interested in developing skills related to the design, development, and evaluation of instructional programs in business, nonprofit, or military settings, this may be the program for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Positions in:
  • Training program designCourse design
  • Course development
  • Curriculum development

Graduate Certificate in K-12 Educational Leadership

Emphasis Areas

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Minimum of 2 terms (full-time)

If you are a practicing teacher interested in pursuing site-based leadership positions, consider this certificate program.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Department Chair
  • Teacher Leader
  • Assistant Principal
  • School Mentor

Graduate Certificate in Literacy and Language Teaching

Emphasis Areas

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Minimum of 2 terms (full-time)

Practicing teachers interested in developing skills related to teaching reading and writing to students at varying ability levels and teaching literacy across the curriculum should consider this certificate program. Choose to focus on either grades K through 6 or grades 6 through 12.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Teaching

Emphasis Areas

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Minimum of 2 terms (full-time)

Practicing teachers interested in studying innovative approaches for teaching mathematics should consider this certificate program. Focus on teaching mathematics to secondary students.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Graduate Certificate in Online College Teaching

Emphasis Areas

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Minimum of 2 terms (full-time)

Postsecondary educators interested in developing skills to work with adult learners, facilitate effective online instruction, and assess learning in the online context should consider this program.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Online postsecondary teaching positions

Graduate Certificate in Teaching with Technology

Emphasis Areas

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Minimum of 2 terms (full time)

If you are a practicing K-12 teacher interested in exploring how to integrate technology into the curriculum to improve student learning, this may be the program for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

Individual state licensing requirements for teachers vary and may change from time to time. Thus, Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as to whether the programs meet the specific licensing requirements for any individual state. Kaplan University encourages its students to independently research the licensing requirements in any state in which they intend to seek licensure.

†Some Kaplan University programs are not 100 percent online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment.

‡This program is not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
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