Online Education Specialist  Programs

Combining higher education, sport management and athletic administration, the unique MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs with a Specialization in Athletics online program prepares you for a broad range of leadership careers within college athletics and sports organizations. Examine compliance, finance and athletic experiences through an inclusive and equity-focused lens. This master’s in student affairs – athletics focus program is aligned with NCAA and campus-based roles and includes networking opportunities.

Lead initiatives that drive student and institutional success. The MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs online program will empower you to create nurturing, inclusive learning environments. Aligned with standards set by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, this master’s in student affairs program prepares you for a variety of leadership roles. Learn how to support and advise students, and conduct research to measure and evaluate learning, equity and institutional advancement.

Develop your ability to use cutting-edge education technology tools to produce data-informed instructional materials when you earn your Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology with a Specialization in Educational Technology online. Prepare to help other educators navigate technology when you gain sought-after soft skills in professional development, communication, integration, management and leadership.

Prepare for a variety of building-level leadership roles while completing the requirements for a Teacher Leader Endorsement on your Illinois Professional Educator license. This online program broadens your credentials inside and outside the classroom by empowering you with a diverse background in teacher mentorship and coaching, instructional and curriculum leadership, professional development, and more.

Our innovative Leadership in Educational Technology course builds on your expertise for integrating technology to enhance student experiences, including mastery of remote learning techniques. Plus, the curriculum includes nine hours (three courses) directly applicable upon graduation toward earning a Professional Development Certificate in Emerging Technologies in Illinois.

Broaden your expertise in the challenges of today’s diverse education environment, with direct applications toward influencing and improving student outcomes. This dynamic program gives you the tools to communicate more effectively and build relationships inside and outside the classroom.

Explore teaching pedagogy in depth while earning credentials toward professional development credit or a potential salary increase. Gain expertise in sociocultural foundations and strategic curriculum development, with a focus on differentiated instruction including technology integration to meet the needs of all students.

Become an agent for change in PK-12 education while completing the requirements for a Principal Endorsement on your Illinois Professional Educator license. This online program prepares you to transition into a broad range of school administrative or leadership roles, including principalship.

In this program, you will gain an applicable background in instructional and curriculum leadership, data-driven school improvement and accountability, sociocultural foundations of education, school law and more. Field experiences are embedded into the curriculum.