Master of Education in Leadership in Teaching and Learning
The Walker School of Education graduate program’s mission is to prepare culturally responsive educators and leaders who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to build a culture of learning; implement principles of effective instruction and leadership; apply data-driven decision-making to inform continuous school improvement; demonstrate professionalism and respect; and foster inclusive and equitable learning environments for all stakeholders of the school community.
About the MEd program:
Under the Walker School of Education, Midland’s Master of Education in Leadership in Teaching and Learning graduate-level program is designed for full-time teachers who are ready to grow as educators in their school or district. Throughout the program, students will develop skills that they can take back to their classrooms immediately.
36-45
Credit
Hours*
2
Years
(Average)
Class Type:
100% Online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits:
Transfer up to 40% of the degree total
*Number of credit hours depends on the Area of Emphasis
Connect with an Enrollment Specialist
Meghan Christensen
Enrollment Specialist
Email Address: christensenm@midlandu.edu
Phone Number: 402-941-6079
Program Goals
The Master of Education in Leadership in Teaching and Learning offers a unique opportunity to earn a master’s degree while also pursuing an area of emphasis.
Students complete 18 credits of core coursework plus an additional 18 credits related to the specific area of emphasis, concluding with a capstone experience. To complete an area of emphasis, students will work with their advisor to determine when they will take their graduate-level endorsement or certificate courses.
Credits for the area of emphasis vary slightly, but all Master of Education in Leadership in Teaching and Learning students will complete 36 to 45 credits.
Please note: Endorsements offered at the graduate level are based on the Rule 24 Standards for the State of Nebraska. Nebraska endorsements may or may not be eligible to be added to out-of-state teaching certificates. Teachers seeking to add an endorsement to their out-of-state teaching certificate must consult with their state’s Department of Education to confirm endorsement and certification requirements in their state.
Partners
Midland’s Master of Education in Leadership in Teaching and Learning program is proud to partner with these organizations to promote higher education for teachers and paraprofessionals, providing endorsements and other training opportunities to improve student achievement.
Accreditation
Midland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois, 60604-1411, (800) 621-7440, and the Department of Higher Education of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Individual programs are accredited by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, and the Nebraska State Department of Education. Documentation of accreditation may be viewed upon request in the Office of the President.
Midland University’s Master of Education in Leadership in Teaching and Learning and endorsement programs are approved by the Nebraska State Department of Education, 500 S. 84th St., 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 94987, Lincoln, NE 68510-2611, (402) 471-2295.
State Authorization and Reciprocity
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is a nationwide effort designed to enhance student access to online education courses and programs, ensuring they meet state regulations. It involves member states, districts, and territories agreeing on consistent national standards for offering postsecondary online education across state lines. For more information, you can visit the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
While Midland University does accept out-of-state students into its distance education programs related to licensure or certification, this acceptance does not guarantee recognition, equivalency, or transfer to another state. If you are a student seeking an endorsement outside of the state of Nebraska but wish to pursue one of our online programs, please inquire with your enrollment specialist about whether or not your desired program will meet requirements outside of the state of Nebraska. Note that licensing requirements across states frequently change, and it is strongly advised that you contact the licensing board in the state where to plan to obtain licensure to verify that your chosen program fulfills the licensing or certification requirements of that state.