Online Education Programs 

100% Online Coursework

No GRE Required

Small Class Sizes

Affordable Tuition

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See Why North Park’s Online Education Programs Stand Out

For more than 40 years, the NPU School of Education has helped educators make a difference in student lives. Now, it’s your turn. Gain high-level expertise and hands-on experience as you earn a master’s degree or certificate online from North Park.

Designed with a teacher’s busy schedule in mind, these online education programs will save you time and money. Continue working full-time with NPU’s convenient online learning format and finish faster with accelerated, seven-week courses.

  • Field experiences directly related to your goals
  • 1:1 admission counseling and program advising
  • Christian values-based university that welcomes all faith backgrounds
  • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1926

Shape Your Future with an Online North Park Program

Transform student lives with an NPU online education program designed to prepare, challenge, and support you. With accelerated coursework and multiple start dates, you can begin your online program sooner and finish faster.

Master’s Degrees

Master’s Degrees

If you are a current or aspiring teacher, the Master of Arts in Education; MA in Educational Leadership – Principal Endorsement; and MA – Literacy, Language, and Culture online programs will provide the pedagogical theory and practical skills needed to improve student learning outcomes.

Top-Tier Programs Enhance Your Education Expertise

Become a leader in the classroom, school, and beyond when you earn your Master of Arts online from North Park University. Upgrade your credentials and succeed as a top-tier teacher, department head, administrator, or specialist.

  • Master of Arts in Education
    • Master of Arts in Education with Early Childhood Education Licensure
    • Master of Arts in Education with Elementary Education Licensure
    • Master of Arts in Education with K-12 Education Licensure
    • Master of Arts in Education with Middle Grades Education Licensure
    • Master of Arts in Education with Senior High Education Licensure
  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with Principal Endorsement
  • Master of Arts in Literacy, Language, and Culture

Endorsements

Endorsements

Choose the North Park online endorsement program that’s right for you and increase your marketability as a highly qualified teacher.

Develop Your Teaching Skills with Accelerated Courses

Take your education career to the next level with an online endorsement program from North Park. No teaching license is required; undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.

  • Bilingual Endorsement
  • English as a Second Language Endorsement
  • Combined Bilingual and English as a Second Language Endorsement
  • Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Endorsement (Special Education)
  • Middle School Endorsement

Career-Ready Coursework Taught by Practitioners

North Park University is committed to nurturing you as a whole person — mind, body, and spirit — with engaging 100% online coursework delivered by experienced faculty and built within a rich tradition of academic excellence. Your chosen program’s in-person practicum(s) can likely be completed at your place of employment. Request information to receive program-specific details.

Future-Proof Your Education Career with NPU

Whether you’re switching careers or specializing in your existing education knowledge, the online education programs from North Park are highly respected. Make a smart investment in your future with NPU’s affordable tuition and benefit from each program’s various networking opportunities.

Graduates of North Park’s education program teach in a wide variety of school settings, including Chicago Public Schools and districts in Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Northbrook, Crystal Lake, and Arlington Heights. NPU alumni also thrive internationally at schools in Egypt, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, and Costa Rica.  

Median Annual Pay for Education Roles

Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers $63,670 per year1

Middle School Teachers $64,290 per year2

High School Teachers $65,220 per year3

Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals $103,460 per year4

About North Park University

Founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st-century America. As a collaborative learning community that celebrates the richness of cultural differences, North Park welcomes individuals from all faiths. Located in Chicago, the private university is proud to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Online Learning Experience

At North Park University, we’re here for you — even when you aren’t here. Our online programs are delivered through Canvas and taught by responsive faculty, so you’ll feel supported and benefit from a convenient online learning format. If you need additional assistance, the NPU Center for Online Education help desk is here to answer your questions and keep you on track.

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Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers.” Retrieved February 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Middle School Teachers.” Retrieved February 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “High School Teachers.” Retrieved February 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals.” Retrieved February 10, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.