Online Master Degrees in Teaching at Western Governors University
Western Governors University offers top-quality Teaching Master Degrees. These programs ensure that students gain a strong foundation in Education in general before specializing in Teaching. This prepares students to succeed as Teaching experts in the real world.
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M.A. in English Language Learning (PK-12)
This program is for master's candidates who already have a teaching license and a bachelor's degree, can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in English language learning (ELL) also known as English as a Second Language (ESL), and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The M.A. in English Language Learning prepares you to teach core subjects to non-English speakers. Graduates enhance their curricular development skills, teaching skills, and leadership abilities.
This program is not for those who want to learn to speak and write the English language, nor for those interested in becoming English teachers or teaching English in a foreign country.
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)
This program is appropriate for master's candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in mathematics, and advance their careers in this high-demand field.
The M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12) prepares you to certify in secondary mathematics or complete a professional development program in K-6 mathematics. Graduates become better mathematics teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field!
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Biological Science)
Enhance your career as a biology teacher. This program is appropriate for master's candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in biology, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Biological Sciences) prepares you for secondary science certification in biology. Graduates become better biology teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field!
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Chemistry)
This program is appropriate for master's candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in chemistry, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Chemistry) prepares you for secondary science certification in chemistry. Graduates become better chemistry teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field!
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Geosciences)
Make the most of your teaching career. This program is appropriate for master's candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in earth science, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Geosciences) prepares you for secondary science certification in earth science. Graduates become better earth science teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field!
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Physics)
This program is appropriate for master's candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in physics, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The M.A. in Science Education (5-12, Physics) prepares you for secondary science certification in physics. Graduates become better physics teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field!
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Science Education (5-9)
This program is appropriate for master's candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn a secondary certification in science, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The M.A. in Science Education (5-9) prepares you to certify in secondary science. Graduates become better science teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in technology integration, instruction, measurement, and management and innovation. Earn more with a master's degree in a high-demand field!
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Teaching (K-8)
This program is appropriate for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor's degree with an extensive interdisciplinary studies background, (2) wants to become a certified elementary teacher or middle school generalist, and (3) desires to earn a master's degree. The program is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candidates include unlicensed substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel the call to teach.
The M.A. in Teaching (K-8) combines teacher licensure and a master's degree in a program that educates you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. As a master's degree, the program also includes additional training in research as well as instructional design and performance improvement.
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Teaching --Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
The program is ideal for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor's degree in math, science, or engineering, (2) wants to become a certified and licensed middle or high school math teacher, and (3) desires to earn a master's degree. It is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candidates include unlicensed mathematics substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel the call to teach.
If you already have a mathematics background, you can become a licensed teacher and earn a master's degree. The M.A. in Teaching, Mathematics, combines teacher licensure and a master's degree in a program that trains you to become a highly qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. As a master's program, it includes additional training in research and your choice of instructional design, management and innovation, measurement, or technology integration.
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Teaching --Science (5-9 or 5-12)
The program is ideal for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor's degree in math, science, or engineering, (2) wants to become a certified and licensed middle or high school science teacher, and (3) desires to earn a master's degree. It is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candidates include unlicensed science substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel the call to teach.
Perfect for someone who already has a science background, you can become a licensed teacher and earn a master's degree. The M.A. in Teaching, Science, combines teacher licensure and a master's degree in a program that trains you to become a highly qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. As a master's program, it includes additional training in research and your choice of instructional design, management and innovation, measurement, or technology integration.
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). -
M.A. in Teaching --Social Science (5-12)
The program is ideal for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor's degree in social science, (2) wants to become a certified and licensed middle or high school social science teacher, and (3) desires to earn a master's degree. It is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candidates include unlicensed social science substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel the call to teach.
If you already have a social science background, you can become a licensed teacher and earn a master's degree. The M.A. in Teaching, Social Science, combines teacher licensure and a master's degree in a program that trains you to become a highly qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. As a master's program, it includes additional training in research, instructional design, and performance improvement.
The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).





