Each course in the accelerated Master of Education degree program takes just six weeks to complete, allowing students to earn their degree in 18 months to two years. All coursework must be completed within six years of a student’s start date.

WPU’s online master’s degree program in education is designed for working teachers, with one accelerated course every six weeks, allowing students to earn their degree in as few as 18 months. 

Students in the Professional and Graduate Studies (PGS) programs complete one course at a time, and all online MEd courses use an asynchronous format to accommodate working professionals across the state.

The program’s learning cohort model allows students to benefit from greater interaction with their instructors and encourages students to connect with their peers in the classroom.

If you’re ready to apply to the accelerated Master of Education program, please review WPU’s admissions requirements. Individuals who are interested in enrolling in WPU’s accelerated MEd program must:

• Complete an application for admission

• Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; if admission GPA is under 3.0, applicant may supply a letter explaining any mitigating circumstances that affected their undergraduate GPA

• Include official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended

• Have an active teaching license

• Submit three letters of recommendation

• Have at least one year of teaching experience

Learn more about our admissions requirements, program requirements, and start dates in our course catalog.

Students in the online MEd program have the opportunity to add one or more endorsements to their Oregon Teaching License.

To receive an endorsement:

• A candidate must complete a preparation program approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), such as the WPU MEd program.

• When the candidate finishes the program, WPU will submit a program completion report (PCR) to the TSPC office.

• The candidate must also submit an application, a fee, and their official transcripts.

• In applying for an endorsement, the candidate must take a subject test through one of TSPC’s partnering centers.

Review the full process for earning an endorsement.

Warner Pacific University is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). WPU’s education programs are approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) and accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

Earning an online master’s degree in education opens doors to a wide range of career possibilities, especially when the degree is coupled with a specialized track that aligns with a SPED, ESOL, or Reading Interventionist endorsement. 

Graduates can pursue advanced teaching positions that require the specific endorsement they have earned, which allows them to work with diverse student populations, such as those with functional needs or nonnative English speakers. 

An MEd program can also help prepare educators for roles in curriculum development or departmental leadership, allowing graduates to pursue roles in which they can influence a school district’s teaching strategies and educational policy. It can also provide a pathway into higher education or corporate training roles, where graduates can apply their expertise in adult education or professional development settings.

WPU strives to provide students with a valuable education at an affordable cost, with tuition rates that are more than 40% lower than the average private university tuition in the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, most WPU students receive some form of financial aid. To explore your financial aid options, please visit our Financial Aid page.

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