Online, Accelerated Master's & Doctorate Programs in Education
A Flexible Way to Earn a Graduate Degree in Education
With state-of-the-art technology and seasoned educators as your guide, our online master’s degree and doctoral degree programs in education will help you develop the advanced teaching and educational leadership skills you need to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of students.
Our Master of Science in Education programs also offer a path to teacher certification for students with a bachelor's degree who want to become a teacher.
All of our graduate degree programs in education are offered in an accelerated online format that allows you to earn your advanced education degree without interrupting your career.
Online & Accelerated Graduate Education Degrees
Doctorate Programs in Education
- Executive Doctorate (EdD) in Leadership
- With choice of these concentrations: PK-12 Schools and School Districts, Higher Education, or Special Education
- Executive Doctorate (EdD) in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education
- With option for Nursing concentration
- Executive ABD (All But Dissertation) Doctoral Degree Completion Program
NEW: Fast-Track MsEA with Principal Certification + EdD in Educational Leadership
Complete a master's degree, doctoral degree, and principal certification with one 66-credit program that saves time and up to $19,000 in tuition by waiving 18 credits of EdD coursework.
Certification Programs
- Special Education Certification (PreK-12) - for teachers with or without a master’s degree
- Special Education Supervisor Certification - for experienced special education professionals with a master’s or doctorate degree
- Principal Certification (K-12) - for teachers with a master’s degree
- Curriculum and Instruction Supervisory Certification - for teachers with a master’s degree
- Dual Certifications in Principal & Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction - for teachers with a master’s degree
- School Counseling Certification PreK-12 - for teachers or counseling professionals with a master’s degree
- Superintendent Certification - Letter of Eligibility for experienced educational administrators with a master’s or doctorate degree
- Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Post-Master’s Certificate - a new program ideal for those with a master's degree
Accelerated Online Master’s Degrees in Education (MSEd)
We currently offer the following online and accelerated master’s degrees in education and concentration areas for current and aspiring teachers in Pennsylvania:
- Master of Science in Education – New Teacher Certification Program
- Master of Science in Education – Master Teacher Program
This unique online accelerated program offers you a flexible, supportive learning environment where you can earn a master’s degree in education and prepare for your Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification at the same time. You can prepare for the following certification levels:
- PreK-4 Certification
- Secondary Biology Certification 7-12
- Secondary Mathematics Certification 7-12
- Secondary English Certification 7-12
- Secondary Social Studies Certification 7-12
Master of Science in Special Education
Master of Science in Educational Administration
- Master’s in Educational Administration – K-12 Principal Certification
- Master’s in Educational Administration – Curriculum and Instruction
- Master's in Educational Administration with Dual Certification in Principal & Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Science in School Counseling
Advance Your Career and Make a Difference
GMercyU’s graduate programs in education will help you advance your career and make a lasting difference in the lives of students. Call 833-588-5953 or email accelerate@gmercyu.edu to contact an admissions counselor. Or, complete the form below.