Explore our MS in Education Self-Designed (Non-Licensure) specialization
Whether you want to teach in additional subject areas or gain new skills in areas such as technology or leadership, the MSEd Self-Designed (Non-Licensure) specialization allows you to customize your online degree program with the courses that best prepare you to achieve your professional goals.
By individualizing your studies in this self-designed master’s program, you can expand your teaching skills and knowledge across multiple content areas and prepare to meet the specific needs of your students and school.
For those interested in reducing their tuition costs and time to degree completion, the MSEd Self-Designed (Non-Licensure) specialization may be completed in as little as 12 months.* These educators should be:
- Disciplined and self-motivated.
- Comfortable working in self-directed courses.
- Able to take two courses concurrently (Progress at Your Pace) while completing major assessments at certain points in the program.
- Prepared to meet stringent deadlines.
*While the MSEd Self-Designed (Non-Licensure) specialization may be completed in 12-months, time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion and costs, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-529-2352.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for this master’s program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, teaching experience, and meet the general admission requirements. All applicants must submit a completed online application and transcripts. Depending on program specialization, additional requirements may apply.
More information for international applicants.
The progress you make now pays you back. You’ll receive your final courses tuition-free, depending on your program.
We believe you can achieve your goals—and we’re here to support you along your journey.
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*Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 30 semester credit hours |
Traditional courses: $615 per semester hour Accelerating courses: $130 per semester hour (maximum of five) |
$18,450** |
| Program Fee | Per semester | $230 | $1,150 |
| $19,600*** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION |
-$3,690 $15,910* |
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*Represents specialization other than Educational Leadership and Administration (International Non-Licensure), Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation; Licensure), and STEM Education, Traditional option, minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information..
**Total tuition could potentially be lower based on the number of accelerating courses selected, if any.
***Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 15 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,000 and $1,400.
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