Master of Education
Master Teacher
Master of Education
Master of Education
Stand Out in your calling.
NEXT START May 12 Classes begin every 8 weeks
FLEXIBLE Finish in less than 2 years Take one course every 8 weeks to finish in just 5 semesters
ONLINE 100% online coursework Learn on your schedule, wherever you are
AFFORDABLE $360 per credit Affordable tuition + 30 credit program

Expertise Enhancement

Expertise Enhancement

Expertise Enhancement

Position yourself for promotions and lane changes while shaping a program that fits your strengths, interests, and professional goals. With Northwestern College's online Master of Education Master Teacher program, you can design your M.Ed. experience around what matters most to you with our extensive elective options. 




Why Northwestern?

Why Northwestern?

Why Northwestern?

Why Northwestern?

Whether you want to elevate your teaching, expand your instructional expertise, or step into a leadership role, this flexible, supportive program empowers you to grow as an educator—without stepping away from the classroom. Shape your future and make a lasting impact on your students and your school community.

It's more than a lane change.

It's more than a lane change.

It's more than a lane change.

It's more than a lane change.

Earning a graduate degree doesn't have to cost you time away from your other responsibilities. Log into class each week and complete your coursework, whenever it's most convenient for you. Take one online 8 week class at a time, completing two classes each semester, and you'll finish your M.Ed. in 5 semesters and be eligible for financial aid. Our flexible program allows up to 6 transfer credits from another graduate program (completed within the last 7 years). 




"I am more confident in being a teacher leader for my peers and the students I teach. I have so much more to
bring to my school and colleagues from what I have learned while attending Northwestern College."

-Heather, M.Ed. Student

"I am more confident in being a teacher leader for my peers and the students I teach. I have so much more to
bring to my school and colleagues from what I have learned while attending Northwestern College."

-Heather, M.Ed. Student

"I am more confident in being a teacher leader for my peers and the students I teach. I have so much more to
bring to my school and colleagues from what I have learned while attending Northwestern College."

-Heather, M.Ed. Student




M.Ed. FAQs

Click the link below to access frequently asked questions. 

M.Ed. FAQs

Department of Education

Accredited through the Iowa Department of Education.

Tuition + fees

Continuing your education is more than a time investment. Learn more about our tuition, fees, and financial aid resources and discover  resources that may help you finance your bachelor's degree, master's degree, endorsement or certificate with Northwestern College. We strive to offer our quality programs at an affordable cost.

Financial aid information

Alumni Grant

The Education Alumni Grant is available to Northwestern College alumni who completed their undergraduate education degree through Northwestern. Alumni wishing to pursue their Master of Education degree online at NWC will receive their first class tuition-free. Students can choose from any of the M.Ed. program track offerings and are eligible if they meet the following criteria:

  • Graduated from Northwestern College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood, elementary education or a secondary education endorsement.
  • Pursuing a Master of Education degree (graduate-level endorsement programs or individual courses do not qualify).

TEACH Grant

The TEACH Grant may be available to help pay for your master's if you teach or plan to become a teacher in a high-need field in a low-income area. For more information visit the TEACH Grant website. 

TEACH Grant

Additional resources

Click the link below to access a variety of additional resources designed to support your educational journey. Here, you'll find helpful tools to provide further assistance as you move forward. 

Additional Resources

Click the link below to access frequently asked questions. 

M.Ed. FAQs

Accredited through the Iowa Department of Education.

Continuing your education is more than a time investment. Learn more about our tuition, fees, and financial aid resources and discover  resources that may help you finance your bachelor's degree, master's degree, endorsement or certificate with Northwestern College. We strive to offer our quality programs at an affordable cost.

Financial aid information

The Education Alumni Grant is available to Northwestern College alumni who completed their undergraduate education degree through Northwestern. Alumni wishing to pursue their Master of Education degree online at NWC will receive their first class tuition-free. Students can choose from any of the M.Ed. program track offerings and are eligible if they meet the following criteria:

  • Graduated from Northwestern College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood, elementary education or a secondary education endorsement.
  • Pursuing a Master of Education degree (graduate-level endorsement programs or individual courses do not qualify).

The TEACH Grant may be available to help pay for your master's if you teach or plan to become a teacher in a high-need field in a low-income area. For more information visit the TEACH Grant website. 

TEACH Grant

Click the link below to access a variety of additional resources designed to support your educational journey. Here, you'll find helpful tools to provide further assistance as you move forward. 

Additional Resources




Application Requirements

Application Requirements

Application Requirements

No GRE required. No application fee.

No GRE required. No application fee.

No GRE required. No application fee.

Application materials reviewed on a rolling basis. They will be evaluated as they are received. 

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Baccalaureate degree

Official transcripts showing a degree from an accredited institution.

  • Official transcripts are needed from your bachelor's degree institution. 
  • No undergraduate transcripts are required of NWC alumni. 

Degrees from colleges accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education [ABHE] or affiliated with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges & Universities [TRACS] will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Send official transcripts to onlineadmissions@nwciowa.edu or Northwestern College, Graduate & Professional Studies, 101 7th St SW, Orange City, IA 51041. 

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GPA requirements

Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants with a GPA under 3.0 may be eligible for conditional admission on a case-by-case basis.

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Teaching license

Documentation of valid teaching license.

  • A digital or scanned copy from your state's Department of Education website is sufficient.



Program Specifics

Program Specifics

Program Specifics

30 credit program

30 credit program

30 credit program

Core curriculum:

Core curriculum:

Core curriculum:

The required 6 courses below provide a comprehensive foundation in strengthening your skills as an educator (18 credits). 

The required 6 courses below provide a comprehensive foundation in strengthening your skills as an educator (18 credits). 

The required 6 courses below provide a comprehensive foundation in strengthening your skills as an educator (18 credits). 

EDU555 - Trends and Issues in K-12 Education
EDU560 - Curriculum and Assessment for Student Learning
EDU570 - Teaching and Learning with Technology
EDU610 - Educational Research Methods and Design
EDU635 - Capstone

Choose 1 course below focusing on diverse student needs: 

Choose 1 course below focusing on diverse student needs: 

Choose 1 course below focusing on diverse student needs: 

EDU540 - Teaching Young Children with Diverse Needs
EDU565 - Instructional strategies for Diverse Students and Settings

Choose at least 4 electives (12 credits): 

Choose at least 4 electives (12 credits): 

Choose at least 4 electives (12 credits): 

Elective courses can also be chosen from any of our other M.Ed. or endorsement track offerings. Connect with your enrollment counselor to learn more. 

Elective courses can also be chosen from any of our other M.Ed. or endorsement track offerings. Connect with your enrollment counselor to learn more. 

Elective courses can also be chosen from any of our other M.Ed. or endorsement track offerings. Connect with your enrollment counselor to learn more. 

EDU505 - Collaboration and Advocacy in the Early Childhood Community
EDU525 - Advanced Child Development
EDU530 - Leadership of Early Childhood Programs
EDU535 - Strategies for Early Literature Development
EDU575 - Science and Math in Early Childhood
EDU585 - Instructional Strategies for Traumatized Students
EDU615 - Peer Assessment and Instructional Coaching
EDU620 - Professional Learning Communities for School Improvement
EDU625 - Teacher as Leader
EDU630 - Technology Coaching and Leadership



  • Faculty + Staff

    Brilliant scholars. Committed Christians. Invested in you. That’s Northwestern’s faculty.

  •  DeJong Dr. Angila DeJong Program Director, Master of Education Programs
    Assistant Professor in Education
  •  Thonstad Dr. Carrie Thonstad Assistant Professor of Education; Licensure Official; Department Chair

STAFF