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Choose the Online Education Program That’s Right for You

Make a difference as a leader in your classroom, school, and beyond when you choose from North Park’s Illinois online education degrees or endorsement programs. Upgrade your teaching credentials with convenient, 100% online coursework, and prepare to transform student lives while studying on your schedule.

Master’s Degrees

Master of Arts in Education

  • Online
  • As few as 11 months
  • 30 Credit hours

Increase your earning potential with a customizable MAEd online program that enables you to choose six elective courses. 

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Master of Arts in Education with Early Childhood Education Licensure

  • Online
  • As few as 16 months
  • 39 Credit hours

With this online MAEd in ECE, you will be equipped to teach infants through second-grade students in Illinois schools.

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Master of Arts in Education with Elementary Education Licensure

  • Online
  • As few as 12 months
  • 30 Credit hours

Ready yourself to teach first- through sixth-grade classrooms in Illinois schools with North Park’s MAEd in Elementary Education online program.

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Master of Arts in Education with Middle Grades Education Licensure

  • Online
  • As few as 14 months
  • 33 Credit hours

Select your content pathway—math, science, social science, or literacy—and gain the credentials to educate fifth- through eighth-grade students.

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Master of Arts in Education with Senior High Education Licensure

  • Online
  • As few as 14 months
  • 33 Credit hours

The Master of Arts in Education – Senior High Education gives you the tools to teach ninth- through twelfth-grade students in a specific subject area.

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Master of Arts in Education with K-12 Education Licensure

  • Online
  • As few as 14 months
  • 36 Credit hours

Earn this versatile MAEd in K-12 Education and teach art, music, physical education, or Spanish in elementary, middle, or high schools.

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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with Principal Endorsement

  • Online
  • As few as 14 months
  • 33 Credit hours

If you’re a licensed Illinois teacher, you can become a principal with the MAEL – Principal Endorsement’s online coursework and in-person practicums.

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Master of Arts in Literacy, Language, and Culture

  • Online
  • As few as 10 months
  • 36 Credit hours

Help ESL and bilingual students thrive in the classroom with an online master’s degree program that includes pathways to two additional endorsements.

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Endorsements

Bilingual Endorsement

  • Online
  • As few as 6 months
  • 18 Credit hours

If you are fluent in an ISBE-approved language, this convenient online program will help you complete state requirements for a bilingual endorsement.

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English as a Second Language Endorsement

  • Online
  • As few as 6 months
  • 18 Credit hours

Enhance your ability to teach English Language Learners and prepare for the ISBE exam with an accelerated, online ESL Endorsement program from NPU.

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Combined Bilingual and English as a Second Language Endorsement

  • Online
  • As few as 8 months
  • 24 Credit hours

For those fluent in an ISBE-accredited language, this online program will qualify you to teach both bilingual students and English Language Learners.

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Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Endorsement (Special Education)

  • Online
  • As few as 4 months
  • 12 Credit hours

Gain practical experience educating students with disabilities when you finish this special education endorsement online in as few as four months.

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Middle School Endorsement

  • Online
  • As few as 2 months
  • 6 Credit hours

If you are pursuing a teaching career or have your license, this 100% online program will prepare you to teach sixth- through eighth-grade students.

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Education Career Opportunities

Meet the rising need for highly qualified teachers and school leaders in Illinois and beyond when you complete an online degree in education or endorsement program from North Park University. Whether you’re a current or aspiring educator, these teaching credentials can open the door to new career opportunities.

868,000 openings

Education instruction occupations are increasing, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting more than 800,000 openings each year from 2023 to 2033.1

$59,940 per year

On average, professionals working in education earn more than the median annual wage for all occupations, which is $48,060.1

Careers in Education

Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers

$62,310/year

Set children up for success early as a kindergarten or elementary school teacher who instructs young students in key foundational subjects.2

High School Teachers

$65,220/year

As a high school teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons to prepare ninth- through twelfth-grade students for the job market and college.3

Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals

$103,460/year

Elementary, middle, and high school principals oversee and optimize school operations for the benefit of students and staff.4

Expert Faculty Who Are Committed to Your Success

Our instructors have professional experience in their respective fields and are ready to form meaningful relationships with you as they guide and mentor you toward success. Our faculty are committed to the achievement of every student. 

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Educational Instruction and Library Occupations.” Retrieved February 21, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/home.htm. 
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers.” Retrieved April 28, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “High School Teachers.” Retrieved February 21, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals.” Retrieved February 21, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/elementary-middle-and-high-school-principals.htm.