The University of Iowa Online Education Experience
When you earn your MS in STEM Education or MA in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency (MATLCC) online with the University of Iowa College of Education, you will benefit from more than 175 years of educational innovation.
The degree carries the same prestige as a degree earned on campus, without the need to relocate or commute. You can focus on one subject at a time in our well-designed 8-week courses while keeping up with your job and other life commitments.
Designed for ease of use
Access everything you need for your coursework through our user-friendly online learning management system. With a mouse click, you can see your course syllabus, assignments, and grades. View course videos, participate in discussion threads, and more. And you can access help and track your progress through the program.
Make strong connections
Small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios of just 10:1, enable you to have meaningful discussions and build real bonds with your classmates and professors. You’ll engage throughout the week with peers in discussion board posts, vlogs, and other collaborative media.
Our faculty are dedicated to providing the support you need to succeed in the program. They're responsive to your questions and provide timely and rich feedback on assignments. Some faculty have regular office hours, while others will schedule a meeting at times that are convenient and workable for you.
Achieve your goals on your schedule
Because we designed the program for working educators like you, you can do the coursework on your schedule and complete your degree in as little as two years.
Take your career and students further
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Powerful curriculum and Big Ten resources
Course design for both of our online education master’s expertly blends theoretical and practical information, along with opportunities to put your studies into action where you live and work.
As an online student, you can access a full range of library resources and robust IT support services. The online course management system is structured in each of the classes in ways to offer students maximum learning support so you’re never lost or confused about what is due and when it is due.
Research services include:
- Resource guides and recommendations for research tools
- Remote access to UI Libraries’ subscription databases and research collections
- Research assistance by phone, email, or online meeting
- Book delivery (within the U.S.)
- Scanning and delivery of articles and book chapters