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Education (M. Ed.)

For educators planning to take the next step in their careers, Grand View's Master of Education program is an excellent choice.

This program offers you the flexibility to design your graduate studies to fit your interests and goals. You can also select an endorsement area for graduate credit – it’s that easy. To earn a master's degree, you need a minimum of 33 credits.

Why Grand View?

Faculty members nurture individual students while holding them accountable on their path to becoming a professional educator.
We are uniquely positioned in Des Moines, Iowa, which allows students to experience urban, suburban and rural classrooms in practicum and student teaching.
Committed to developing teachers who are empowered to meet the diverse needs of today's students.
The Grand View teacher education program is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education.
Earn graduate credit: eligible undergrads can dual-enroll in up to six hours of graduate coursework to count toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Degree Level:

Graduate Programs

Program Type:

Major

Format:

Full Time/Part Time, Online

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Student Testimonial

Dr. Jaclyn Easter

“Dr. Easter has gone above and beyond for me on too many occasions to mention. She has encouraged me to present with her at a statewide teacher's conference, encouraged me to take multiple education practicum opportunities, and has overall pushed me to be the strong, confident student teacher I am today. She is truly an amazing woman. My Grand View experience simply would not have been nearly as remarkable without her. That is why Dr. Easter is absolutely deserving of the mentor appreciation award.” - Madison Green

Jacobson Fellowship Scholarship

Graduate students in the Master of Education program may be eligible for the Jacobson Fellowship, a scholarship of $400 per semester for a student who is enrolled in 3 credits or $800 for a student who is enrolled in 6 or more credits per semester. Recipients must be accepted into the program, have earned an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must be nominated/recommended by a school administrator. Renewal for a second year requires a 3.0 GPA in the master's program.

The nomination deadline is May 1.

ONLINE NOMINATION FORM

Program Details

Admission and Application Requirements (M.Ed.)

Admission Requirements

A baccalaureate degree earned from a regionally accredited institution, evidenced by a transcript.
Validated minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (Students below 3.0 will be considered for provisional acceptance.)
A current or pending license to teach.
Complete the application for admission.

Submit the following:

Include a statement of purpose with application that addresses: 1) the student’s interest in the program, including the identification of short-term and long-term career goals; 2) the skills and experiences the student will contribute to the program; 3) expectations the student has of the program
A professional resume
Provide two references, academic or professional, who complete an online recommendation form
Transcript from institution where bachelor's degree was earned
Dyslexia Endorsement requires Experience Verification Form
Online process to verify identity as required by federal regulations

Course Requirements (33 credits)

Students should take a minimum of 33 graduate-level credits including 15 credits in the Teacher Leadership Core and at least 18 additional credit of Grand View graduate-level coursework approved by the GV Education department. No more than six credits of transfer or six credits of EDEX coursework can be applied to the degree.

Culturally Responsive Teacher Leadership Core Courses (15 credits):

EDGR 521	Culturally Responsive Educational Leadership	3 credits
EDGR 526	Empowering the Community through Education	3 credits
EDGR 559	Educational Policy and Law	3 credits
EDGR 561	Improving Collaborative Culture through Coaching, Modeling, and Mentoring	3 credits
EDGR 591	Research in Education	3 credits

Take 18 additional graduate level credits from endorsement areas. Students may select one endorsement area to pair with the core or take courses from multiple endorsement areas.

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Admission and Application Requirements (Stand-Alone Endorsements)

Admission Requirements

A baccalaureate degree earned from a regionally accredited institution, evidenced by a transcript
Validated minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (Students below 3.0 will be considered for provisional acceptance.)
A current or pending license to teach
Complete the application for admission
Online process to verify identity as required by federal regulations

Additional Endorsement Requirements:

Dyslexia Endorsement requires Experience Verification Form
Professional School Counseling Endorsement requires transcripts from graduate and/or undergraduate institution

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Earn a Master's degree in Education in 5 years with Grand View's 4+1 program

Grand View University offers a 4+1 program where you can earn a Master of Education in just five years. Program participants begin taking graduate level courses while still working on their undergraduate degree. After obtaining a bachelor's degree, 4+1 program participants will complete the remaining courses within a year - each course running eight weeks. Participants are encouraged to begin teaching during this time.

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On-Site Opportunities Available!

If you have a cohort of at least six teachers interested in a graduate degree, we'll bring the program to you!

Contact Rick Eftink, Director of Graduate Admissions at reftink @ grandview.edu for more information on how to get started today!

Professional Development

Grand View University has partnered with VESi to provide you with affordable online courses. VESi offers online continuing education courses for professional development and salary advancement.