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Online Master’s in Education with Licensure Programs

Earn a High-Value Teaching Credential with an MAEd Degree

100% Online Coursework

Five Concentrations

As Few as 12-28 Months

30-39 Credit Hours

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Prepare to Become a Qualified Teacher Faster Online

Earn a classroom-ready Master of Arts in Education with licensure online and obtain your teaching license sooner. Whether you want to guide younger or older students, NPU’s online degree programs will specialize your teaching expertise quickly with accelerated, seven-week courses taught by dedicated faculty.

Through 100% online coursework paired with in-person teaching experiences, you’ll gain innovative teaching strategies to help you lead your classroom with confidence and inspire student success.

Concentration Details

  • No GRE required
  • Small class sizes
  • Networking opportunities
  • Experienced faculty
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Online Master of Arts in Education with Licensure Options

Discover the online MAEd with licensure option that matches your goals and enter the classroom ready to improve student learning outcomes.

Master of Arts in Education with Early Childhood Education Licensure

  • 16 Months | 39 Credits

Ready yourself for roles such as preschool director and kindergarten teacher while you develop your ability to teach infants and young children.

Master of Arts in Education with Elementary Education Licensure

  • 12 Months | 30 Credits

Prepare to teach first- through sixth-grade classrooms in Illinois schools as a classroom educator, instructional specialist, or academic coach.

Master of Arts in Education with Middle Grades Education Licensure

  • 14 Months | 33 Credits

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

Master of Arts in Education with Senior High Education Licensure

  • 14 Months | 33 Credits

Learn the pedagogical methods and instructional strategies essential for teaching ninth- through twelfth-grade students and qualify for a variety of education roles.

Master of Arts in Education with K-12 Education Licensure

  • 14 Months | 36 Credits

Teach art, music, physical education, or Spanish to students in elementary, middle, or high schools as a licensed educator with this convenient online program.

Gain the Skills to Improve Student Learning

Acquire the tools and resources that today’s teachers need to thrive in the modern classroom. Our engaging curriculum is designed by North Park’s expert faculty and strategically combines online coursework, a 35-hour mini-teaching experience, and a 60-day student teaching practicum. Prepare to shape future generations as a licensed Illinois educator.

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Upgrade Your Resume and Your Salary

Become a sought-after educator with an online master’s in education with licensure program in your desired area. North Park MAEd alumni teach in a variety of schools, including Chicago Public Schools and districts in Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Northbrook, Crystal Lake, and Arlington Heights. NPU graduates also teach internationally at schools in Egypt, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, and Costa Rica.

  • MAEd – Elementary Education Licensure: Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers $63,670 per year1
  • MAEd – Middle Grades Education Licensure: Middle School Teachers $64,290 per year2
  • MAEd – Senior High Education Licensure: High School Teachers $65,220 per year3
  • MAEd – K-12 Education Licensure: Art Teachers $50,914 per year4
  • MAEd – K-12 Education Licensure: Music Teachers $50,098 per year5
  • MAEd – K-12 Education Licensure: Physical Education Teachers $53,425 per year6

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers.” Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Middle School Teachers.” Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/middle-school-teachers.htm.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “High School Teachers.” Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm.
  4. Payscale. “Art Teachers.” Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Art_Teacher/Salary.
  5. Payscale. “Music Teachers.” Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Music_Teacher/Salary.
  6. Payscale. “Physical Education Teachers.” Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Physical_Education_Teacher/Salary.