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Teaching & Learning, M.Ed.

Discover the best practices in curriculum and instruction as you customize your master's degree program to fit your individual needs and professional growth plans. Whitworth's M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning allows you to explore your passion in education with help from faculty who bring years of expertise and knowledge into the classroom.

  • Customize a schedule that fits your needs and goals for professional growth.
  • Complete the program in as little as two years.
  • Add an endorsement to improve your employment potential.

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Degree Snapshot
Credits 34
Completion Time 2-3 years
Class Format Online (Special Needs and SEL thematic courses in evenings)
Cost Per Credit $685* per credit (financial aid & scholarships available)
Application Deadline Applications are due four weeks prior to the start of the semester in which you plan to enroll.
Fall Term Start | Apply by Aug. 1
Jan Term Start | Apply by Dec. 1
Spring Term Start | Apply by Jan. 3
Summer Term Start | Apply by May 6
Later applications will be considered as program space allows.

*Tuition for the 2025-26 academic year

Convenient Schedule for Working Adults

Earn your degree in as few as two years and attend classes online or on campus in the evening, depending on your chosen track. On-campus classes meet just once weekly in the evening during the fall and spring semesters; during the summer, courses meet twice weekly in the evening.

Program Curriculum

The M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning is a 34-credit program designed to enhance your teaching capabilities and your ability to have a positive influence on those around you. As you gain the skills to promote healthy learning and maximize learning potential in children, you'll also gain an understanding of how to integrate faith with learning. In the required courses, you'll discuss and research childhood personality development, best practices in curriculum design, and a philosophical exploration of pressing issues that influence the delivery of education.

Explore Topics That Interest You

Tailor your degree to fit your interests by taking 12 credits of elective courses or by taking electives within different thematic tracks. For course descriptions and learning outcomes of this major, please view the course catalog. Note: Applicants for the M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning must hold a teaching certificate or have completed a teacher preparation program/AMI Diploma.

Designated tracks for this degree include:

  • Gifted Education
  • Special Needs
  • Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
  • Social Emotional Learning - upon approval
  • Montessori (see below)

    Whitworth recognizes the Association Montessori International (AMI) Diploma or a Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)- approved program diploma for eight (8) credits of graduate coursework toward the completion of the Montessori Track in the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning degree. Students selecting this option will need to take the remaining 26 credits of coursework for the degree. See Teaching & Learning Degree Plan, Montessori Concentration.

    For those who are interested in Montessori but don’t already have an AMI diploma or teacher certification, please see Whitworth's M.Ed. in Montessori page for other options.

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Program Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take or submit a GRE score?

Whitworth will waive the entrance-exam requirement for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. (If your cumulative GPA is lower than 3.0 due to first- or second-year grades, we will consider the last 90 quarter/60 semester credits of your calculated GPA). If your undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, you will be required to complete one of two options, explained here.

Can I transfer credits?

A combination of transfer, waived and alternative credits can meet up to 25% of the required credits for the M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning degree. However, a student must complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits to receive this master’s degree. Credits will be evaluated by program faculty for approval.