Online Graduate Programs in Education
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CAGS-Ed./Curriculum and Teaching
Earning a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Teaching offers learners a comprehensive program of study aimed to improve their classroom performance and practice through the implementation of effective curricula and assessment strategies for learning improvement. The diverse needs of learners and their learning styles are assessed and possible pro-active changes are suggested using reflective practices and the insights of differentiated instruction. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU. -
CAGS-Ed./E-Learning
Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate program in E-Learning is for education professionals who want to develop leadership roles in the educational technology field. The program focuses on application of new technologies, current research in the field, and instruction through technology integration and instructional planning. Graduates will develop skills to advance instructional effectiveness in varied settings through the application of technology theory and practice.
Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU. -
CAGS-Ed./Early Childhood Education
Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Early Childhood Education teacher's instructions to enhance their professional competencies, improve their instructional practices, and expand their professional awareness to become more effective instructors with greater learning outcomes for their students. In this specialization, educators will learn to assess educational potential, create instructional programs, direct and coordinate learning activities, and manage early childhood classrooms. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.
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CAGS-Ed./Educational Leadership
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership program looks at the framework and practical applications of instructional leadership within the economic, political, social, and educational context of schooling. Courses are designed to help educators enhance their professional growth, yet still be sensitive to individual needs, as they learn supervision approaches and leadership strategies to increase their effectiveness. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.
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CAGS-Ed./English Second Language
Our Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in English Second Language program provides instruction in the assessment and development of curriculum content and practical information related to bilingual instructional methods that teachers can facilitate in directed classroom settings. Courses will examine age appropriate and culturally relevant materials that incorporate the needs and emphasize respect to learners from diverse backgrounds to adapt content curriculum for ESL/ESOL students.
Candidates should check with their respective state officials to determine if this CAGS meets applicable certification requirements and should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU. -
CAGS-Ed./International Education
Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in International Education provides teacher's instructions to enhance their professional competencies, improve their instructional practices, and expand their professional awareness to become more effective instructors with greater learning outcomes for their students. The program is designed to provide the skills and practical knowledge required to work effectively within the context of global economic, political, cultural, community influences in education. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.
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CAGS-Ed./Leadership in Higher Education
The Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies for Leadership in Higher Education program prepares individuals with the necessary skill set and competencies to assume diverse leadership roles in educational environments. Courses emphasize using the untapped attributes and contributions of teachers to strengthen student performance and increase student achievement. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.
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CAGS-Ed./Special Education
The Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Special Education program focuses on the need for educational reform using the most current research to prepare present and future educators with the skills to foster reform in this field. The need for professionals to become advocates for gifted and talented populations that can impact student's learning potentials will greatly enhance these individual's learning experience, helping them to achieve their highest potential. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.
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CAGS-Ed./Sports Management
Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Sports Management provides teacher's instructions to enhance their professional competencies, improve their instructional practices, and expand their professional awareness to become more effective instructors with greater learning outcomes for their students. Because this growing field requires scholar-practitioners with proficiency across a wide range of skills, the curriculum allows for a multifaceted exploration aligned with industry standards. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.
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Ed.D./Curriculum and Teaching
The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Teaching program provides teacher's instructions to enhance their professional competencies, improve their instructional practices, and expand their professional awareness to become more effective instructors. Courses will examine curricula design and development, how to implement and assess curricula, and how to evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ed.D./E-Learning
The Doctor of Education in E-Learning program focuses on understanding the unique needs of online learners, developing courses to effectively teach, and tracking student's progress as they complete assignments and tests. With the accessibility and convenience of online learning more students are looking to complete degrees this way, so the need for effective instructors will also likely increase.
Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call. -
Ed.D./Early Childhood Education
The Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education program allows learners to explore a broad spectrum of topics from growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment, and stakeholder partnerships. The specialization is designed with an emphasis on the development of skills in scientific inquiry and leadership. Learners enrolled in this program will develop an understanding of theory related to the study of education in early childhood. Learners will apply research findings in an informed manner and conduct applied research and program evaluation.
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Ed.D./Educational Leadership
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is a comprehensive program designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings. The program promotes a broad array of values, knowledge, and skills essential to renew and improve education in the 21st Century. Graduates should gain a coherent understanding of structured learning experiences to professionally share with colleagues to achieve maximum learning outcomes. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ed.D./English Second Language
Our Doctor of Education in English Second Language (ESOL) program provides instruction in the assessment and development of curriculum content and practical information related to bilingual instructional methods that teachers can facilitate in directed classroom settings. Courses will examine age appropriate and culturally relevant materials that incorporate the needs and emphasize respect to learners from diverse backgrounds and how to adapt content curriculum for ESL/ESOL students.
Candidates should check with their respective state officials to determine if this program meets applicable certification requirements and should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling. -
Ed.D./General Education
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Ed.D./Global Training and Development
The Doctor of Education/Global Training and Development addresses the dynamic and integrative approach to prepare consultants, human resource directors, and program developers in how to identify global workplace/workforce issues and then design an action-oriented plan to tackle the issues. Courses will combine organizational leadership, adult education, and human resource techniques and practices to apply the practical aspects of these fields towards this specialization. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ed.D./International Education
The Doctor of Education in International Education program focuses on the global trends and issues in the field of education. The need for leaders with the knowledge and practical skills to analyze and implement educational interventions that address economic, political, cultural, and community influences in education for all students will likely continue to grow. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ed.D./Special Education
The Doctor of Education in Special Education program prepares graduates to teach and work with individuals with various types of disabilities. Courses will cover a wide spectrum of issues relating to individuals with disabilities, including the development and characteristics of learners, individual learning differences, instructional strategies, social development, and language development. The curriculum will prepare graduates to work in a variety of educational settings that enhance the learning process for exceptional individuals. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ed.D./Sports Management
The Doctor of Education degree with a specialization in Sports Management provides educators with leadership expertise in this growing field. The program is designed to allow learners the ability to increase their understanding of the field of Sports Management through practical application and doctoral research on the influences that impact sports and athletics. The program includes a combination of science-based academics, research methods, and real-world experience with an emphasis on the ever-changing financial, legal, political, and marketing concerns within the sports industry.
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M.Ed./Adult Learning and Workforce Education
The Master's of Education degree in Adult Learning and Workplace Education is designed for individuals interested in the growing fields of career development, human resource management, and adult learning. This integrative program seeks to prepare professionals to develop, implement, and manage systems to improved individual and organizational performance. These skills translate across a wide range of industries including higher education settings, workforce development agencies, and adult career centers. In addition, the program is designed to promote skills that will allow graduates to influence public policy and organizational decision-making. This specialization will provide educators with the tools and competencies required to critically reflect on workplace issues, solve organization problems, and anticipate and respond to change.
Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years. -
M.Ed./Curriculum and Teaching
The Master's of Education in Curriculum and Teaching program provides teacher's instructions to enhance their professional competencies, improve their instructional practices, and expand their professional awareness to become more effective instructors with greater learning outcomes for their students. Courses will examine curricula design and development, how to implement and assess curricula, and how to evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./E-Learning
The Master's of Education/E-Learning program focuses on understanding the unique needs of online learners, developing courses to effectively teach, and tracking student's progress as they complete assignments and tests. With the accessibility and convenience of online learning more students are looking to complete degrees this way, so the need for effective instructors will also likely increase.
Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years. -
M.Ed./Early Childhood Education
This program is tailored for Master's degree learners who desire to model, coach, and guide young children through the first years of life when social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development occur. Skilled educators create an environment that serves as a foundation for a Child's health and well being. In this specialization, educators will learn to assess educational potential, create instructional programs, direct and coordinate learning activities, and manage early childhood classrooms.
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M.Ed./Educational Leadership
The Master's of Education/Educational Leadership is a comprehensive program designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings. The program promotes a broad array of values, knowledge, and skills essential to renew and improve education in the 21st Century. Graduates should gain a coherent understanding of structured learning experiences to professionally share with colleagues to achieve maximum learning outcomes. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./English Second Language
Our Master of Education in English Second Language (ESOL) program provides instruction in the assessment and development of curriculum content and practical information related to bilingual instructional methods that teachers can facilitate in directed classroom settings. Courses will examine age appropriate and culturally relevant materials that incorporate the needs and emphasize respect to learners from diverse backgrounds and how to adapt content curriculum for ESL/ESOL students.
Candidates should check with their respective state officials to determine if this program meets applicable certification requirements and should hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrolling. -
M.Ed./General Education
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M.Ed./Instructional Leadership
The Master's of Education/Instructional Leadership program provides a solid foundation for educators who desire to improve the instructional capacity of schools and increase student achievement. Instructional leadership, not just by the principal, but by others in both formal and informal leadership roles play a pivotal role in leading instructional improvements to enhance student learning and achievement. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./International Education
The Master of Education degree with an International Education specialization program allows learners to focus on issues of educational development, comparative systems, and international policy. The program promotes an understanding of global perspectives which impact education in the United States. Skills will be developed in areas of cultural awareness, international education theory, and global trends. Learners will develop the practical knowledge required to work within the context of complex global challenges influencing education around the world. The program provides a strong foundation for further study and prepares learners for careers in international and community-based organizations. Prospective students should currently have attained a bachelor's degree prior to enrolling.
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M.Ed./Leadership in Higher Education
The Master's of Education/Leadership in Higher Education is designed to develop educator's leadership skills and possibly advance to faculty positions at the higher education level. Courses will focus on developing professional leadership skills for job advancement at the college or university level. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./Special Education
The Master's of Education/Special Education program prepares graduates to teach and work with individuals with various types of disabilities. Courses will cover a wide spectrum of issues relating to individuals with disabilities, including the development and characteristics of learners, individual learning differences, instructional strategies, social development, and language development. The curriculum will prepare graduates to work in a variety of educational settings that enhance the learning process for exceptional individuals. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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M.Ed./Sports Management
The Master's of Education in Sports Management degree was created to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding and changing multi-billion dollar sports industry. Our online courses allow the flexibility to complete the program for today's busy educators and administrators. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.
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Ph.D.Ed/Curriculum and Teaching
A Ph.D. in Education/Curriculum and Teaching program provides teacher's instructions to enhance their professional competencies, improve their instructional practices, and expand their professional awareness to become more effective instructors. Courses will examine curricula design and development, how to implement and assess curricula, and how to evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ph.D.Ed/E-Learning
Our Ph.D. in Education/E-Learning degree program focuses on understanding the unique needs of online learners, developing courses to effectively teach, and tracking student's progress as they complete assignments and tests. With the accessibility and convenience of online learning more students are looking to complete degrees this way, so the need for effective instructors will also likely increase.
Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call. -
Ph.D.Ed/Early Childhood Education
Our Ph.D. in Education/Early Childhood Education degree program is designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings so candidates will develop an understanding of theory related to the study of education in early childhood. The program allows learners to explore a broad spectrum of topics from growth and development, childhood literature, program administration, curriculum and assessment, and stakeholder partnerships, and apply research findings in an informed manner. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ph.D.Ed/Educational Leadership
A Ph.D. in Education/Educational Leadership is a comprehensive degree program designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings. The program promotes a broad array of values, knowledge, and skills essential to renew and improve education in the 21st Century. Graduates should gain a coherent understanding of structured learning experiences to professionally share with colleagues to achieve maximum learning outcomes. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ph.D.Ed/English Second Language
Our Ph.D. in Education/Ph.D.Ed/English Second Language program provides instruction in the assessment and development of curriculum content and practical information related to bilingual instructional methods that teachers can facilitate in directed classroom settings. Courses will examine age appropriate and culturally relevant materials that incorporate the needs and emphasize respect to learners from diverse backgrounds to adapt content curriculum for ESL/ESOL students.
Candidates should check with their respective state officials to determine if this program meets applicable certification requirements, and they should also hold a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. -
Ph.D.Ed/Instructional Leadership
A Ph.D. in Education/Instructional Leadership program provides a solid foundation for educators who desire to improve the instructional capacity of schools and increase student achievement. Instructional leadership, not just by the principal, but by others in both formal and informal leadership roles, play a pivotal role in leading instructional improvements to enhance individual student learning and achievement. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ph.D.Ed/International Education
International Education is designed to offer learners the chance to advance in the important field of global educational inquiry. Today, leaders are needed who are trained with the skills and practical knowledge required to work effectively within the context of global economic, political, cultural, community influences in education. These same leaders must be aware of global trends and issues in the field of education, recognize the various dimensions of educational interventions and be able to analyze the implications for students nationally and internationally. Learners in this specialization analyze the roles and approaches of international, comparative, and educational practices. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ph.D.Ed/Leadership in Higher Education
A Ph.D. in Education/Leadership in Higher Education degree is designed to develop educator's leadership skills and possibly advance to middle-and senior-level administrator positions including presidents and deans. Graduates can also work as faculty members in colleges and universities around the world. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ph.D.Ed/Special Education
A Ph.D. in Education/Special Education program prepares graduates to teach and work with individuals with various types of disabilities. Courses will cover a wide spectrum of issues relating to individuals with disabilities, including the development and characteristics of learners, individual learning differences, instructional strategies, social development, and language development.Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.
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Ph.D.Ed/Sports Management
Our Ph.D. in Education/Sports Management degree program is designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings and how to apply educational concepts and management principles in the planning, organizing, leading, and directing of sports and athletics. In this program, learners will further their knowledge of competencies in athletic administration and coaching; explore working problems within the profession to discern solutions; and build an understanding of educational theories related to this field. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.