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Master of Science in Education

Lead with Purpose. Enhance Student Outcomes

Equips practicing educators with advanced strategies in teaching, administration, and learning facilitation through a Christ-centered framework. Designed to support professional growth and leadership development. Prepares graduates to serve as servant leaders in schools and communities while increasing marketability and recognition among peers and employers. Emphases in Instructional Leadership for roles such as school principals and superintendents and Literacy Education to strengthen student communication, reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills.

Program Highlights

  • 33 credits, fully online
  • Completed in approximately two years of full-time study
  • Part-time options available for working professionals
  • Emphasizes Christian-based leadership, current learning trends, and instructional excellence
  • Prepares graduates for administrative and leadership roles
  • Emphases in Instructional Leadership and Literacy Education
  • Experienced faculty with backgrounds in public and private education
  • Integrates educational technology and real-world application

Admissions Process

Important Dates
Our deadlines are flexibleand we accept applications year-round. When in doubt, please reach out to an enrollment adviser.

Program's Entry Terms: Fall, Winter, and Summer

Semester Starts USA Deadlines International Deadlines
Fall: August 24
Winter: January 11
Summer: May 11		 Fall: August 1
Winter: Nov 15
Summer: April 1		 Fall: N/A
Winter: N/A
Summer: N/A
Admissions Requirements
For comprehensive information regarding the MSEd program, visit the Program's Catalog Page.

Program Admissions Requirements Admissions Process
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
  • Bachelor's degree: A four-year degree in any field from an accredited institution.
  • GPA requirement: A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00.
  • Instructional Leadership emphasis: Applicants must have two years of teaching experience.
  1. Graduate application: Submit a graduate application with non-refundable fee of $50.
  2. Transcripts: Submit official college and university transcripts.
  3. Recommendations: Submit two recommendation forms completed by work supervisors or professors.
  4. Submit a statement of purpose.
  5. Résumé: Submit your current résumé through your Application Status page.
  6. Background check: Successfully complete an approved background check.
  7. Criminal-Record Release and Declaration: Submit the Criminal-Record Release and Declaration.
Admissions Requirements for International Students
U.S. visa regulations require international students to enroll full-time in programs delivered in person. Fully online degrees do not meet F-1 student visa requirements; therefore, international applicants who wish to pursue an online program must do so from their country of residence.

All of our graduate education degrees are delivered either fully online or in hybrid formats that include brief in-person components. Due to program-specific requirements, only the following graduate education programs are available to students residing outside the United States:
  • Doctor of Education (EdD) - Innovation in Leadership and Learning
  • Master of Science in Education (MSEd) - Literacy Education

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