Master of Science in Education

The Master of Science in Education is an online degree program that contributes to the professional growth of teachers and encourages them to be reflective, competent, and dedicated educators of children. It is designed for persons who have an undergraduate degree in education from an accredited college or university. Upon successfully completing the graduate program, students are awarded the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degree.

Students in the program choose to focus their studies in one of four areas of emphasis – Educational Technology, Instruction, Leadership, and Special Education, including MN Learning Disabilities Licensure. Students may also choose to complete a double emphasis or earn a master’s degree and post-baccalaureate licensure simultaneously.

The Master of Science in Education (MS Ed) degree enables you to follow a suggested program or create a customized plan that fits your unique teaching position or career goals. Focus your studies in Educational Technology, Instruction, Leadership, or Special Education around a set of core courses. Then either delve more deeply into your area of focus or explore other emphases.

For those passionate about special education, we have created an additional program plan you can follow to earn an MN learning disabilities license with your MS in Education–Special Education degree.

The MLC Master of Science in Education program is for educators who want a program that is . . .

Relevant– Learn new, high-impact strategies that work in Lutheran schools.

Practical– Experience coursework that is instantly applicable and complete projects that can be tailored to your own school setting.

Flexible – Decide when, where, and how to get your degree. All courses are online, and you can take them on your schedule, not ours.

Affordable– Pay for your degree and not to support undergraduate programs. We seek to serve our graduate students and not profit from them, so our tuition is lower than most other reputable, accredited graduate programs.

Christ-Centered – Discuss the latest educational issues and ideas with like-minded educators, where God’s word is the guide, and every thought is taken captive to Christ.

Matched to Your Ministry– Choose from four emphases – instruction, leadership, special education, or educational technology – or take courses from all four. MLC’s master of science in education program is not a one-size-fits-all experience because getting a degree is about learning, not jumping through hoops.