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Are You Called to Teach?

Earn your advanced degree from Stevenson University Online — accredited, flexible, and affordable.

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Inspire a New Generation of Learners

Looking for an online program tailored for teachers? Stevenson University Online has you covered! Our programs are flexible, affordable, and designed for both current educators and career changers. Learn from experienced faculty who will help you apply new knowledge in the classroom while developing the leadership skills to shape the future of education.

Choose from these programs:

  • Master of Arts in Teaching — STEM
  • Master of Arts in Teaching — Early Childhood Education
  • Master’s in Education — Integrative Learning
  • Master’s in Non-Profit and Community Leadership
  • National Board Teaching Professional (Graduate Certificate)
  • Literacy Education (Graduate Certificate)

Your Partner For Professional Success

Discover how Stevenson University Online can help you balance the demands of life while meeting your educational and career goals.

  • Choose from a variety of accredited online degree programs
  • Multiple 8-week sessions offered 100% online to fit your schedule
  • Interact one-on-one with accomplished faculty
  • Learn specialized, in-demand skills for growing industries
  • Receive support from application to graduation and beyond

Master of Arts in Teaching: STEM Focus

Since 2021, Maryland has invested billions of dollars annually in education through the Maryland Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a comprehensive plan to improve student outcomes and elevate the overall quality of education. To achieve these ambitious goals, school systems across the state will need nearly 2,000 new middle and high school teachers each year through 2030.

Stevenson University Online’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with a STEM focus prepares you for initial certification in secondary education (grades 7-12). Our Master’s in Teaching online program is designed for conditionally certified teachers, recent graduates, and career changes.

Through a combination of online coursework, authentic field experiences, and a teaching internship, students of our online MAT program gain the knowledge, skills, and disposition to engage and inspire students in collaborative, innovative, and project-based learning.

Stevenson University’s educator preparation programs are approved by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Graduates who successfully complete the Master of Arts in Teaching program, including achieving qualifying scores on Praxis® Core (or meeting the qualifying scores on Praxis® I, SAT, ACT, or GRE and Praxis® II), are eligible for teaching certification in Maryland. Certification is also available in states with reciprocal agreements with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in secondary biology, chemistry, earth/space science, physics, physical science, and mathematics.

*Note: A student’s completion time is dependent upon the number of existing credits they have and can transfer, the number of credits they choose to take each term, and the terms in which they enroll.

Become a Certified & Licensed STEM Educator

Candidates who complete our online Master’s in Teaching program successfully qualify for a teaching certificate in Maryland, as well as in states with reciprocal agreements through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Master of Arts in Teaching (STEM) Graduates are Eligible to Teach:

  • Secondary Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth/Space Science
  • Physics
  • Physical Science
  • Mathematics

Master of Arts in Teaching: Early Childhood Education

Opportunities for certified early childhood educators are growing rapidly. By 2030, Maryland is expected to need 40% more preschool teachers, 10% more kindergarten teachers, and 9% more elementary school teachers, far outpacing national growth projections.*

Stevenson University Online’s Master of Arts in Teaching: Early Childhood Education (MAT:ECE) is Maryland’s first and only fully online program of its kind, addressing a critical statewide need and supporting the goals outlined in the 2022 Maryland State Plan for Higher Education. Graduates of the program are eligible for initial teacher certification in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K–Grade 3) through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Designed to fit the flexibility that working conditionally certified teachers, recent graduates, and career changers need, the online program will include two optional one-day residencies. The curriculum is designed to meet the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requirements for Early Childhood licensure, and includes critical field-based experiences, and emphasis on teaching and supporting multilingual learners. Students will also complete a 100-day internship in a Pre-K-Grade 3 setting.

Our expert faculty and university-based mentors will provide personalized support throughout the program, including assistance with internship placement and monitoring.

*Maryland Department of Labor. Maryland Occupational Projections – 2020 – 2030 – Workforce Information and Performance.

*Note: A student’s completion time is dependent upon the number of existing credits they have and can transfer, the number of credits they choose to take each term, and the terms in which they enroll.

Become a Certified & Licensed Early Childhood Educator

Candidates who successfully complete our proposed master’s in teaching online program are eligible for a teaching certificate in Maryland and in states with reciprocal agreements with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Master of Arts in Teaching (ECE) Graduates are Eligible to Teach:

  • Preschool Teacher
  • Pre-K Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Elementary Teacher (through Grade 3)

Master’s in Education: Integrative Learning

Designed for today’s dynamic teaching and administrative roles, Stevenson University’s online Master of Education (M.Ed.) equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills to engage students and build learning communities in an ever-evolving educational environment. Integrative Learning encompasses the cross-disciplinary concepts of whole-child teaching, multiple literacies, STEM, and community-based education to help educators working in traditional and nontraditional educational settings.

Flexible Pacing, Personalized Support

Our program offers flexible 8-week online sessions, held 6 times a year during spring, summer, and fall. This structure allows you to choose the schedule that best fits your needs, whether you’re earning credits toward your master’s equivalency or aiming for accelerated degree completion in just 18 months*.

Since our founding in 1947, Stevenson has been known for our personalized approach to education, experienced and accessible faculty, and a strong career focus so what you learn today can be applied to the job tomorrow. From your faculty to your success coach, you will have the individualized attention and support that makes a difference in your education.

Master’s in Non-Profit and Community Leadership

If you are driven by a vision for improving communities and lives, and are deeply committed to the power of service, Stevenson University Online’s Master of Arts in Non-Profit and Community Leadership can help you spark positive change in our world.

Designed for nonprofit professionals, our Master’s program provides the knowledge and skills to help expand your ability to serve diverse communities while empowering you to optimize your organization, better coordinate your staff and volunteers, and build more collaborative partnerships.

Gain the Skills Employers Want

Graduates of our online Master’s in Non-Profit and Community Leadership program will excel in key skills, including:

  • Creating, implementing, and assessing community-based programs
  • Leadership and advocacy for community-based programs
  • Effective grant writing
  • Project management, volunteer management, and strategic planning
  • Goal setting, resource management, and partnership building

Top Careers for NCL Graduates

Graduates of our Non-Profit and Community Leadership online program can pursue careers such as:

  • Non-Profit Director
  • Social and Community Service Manager
  • Community School Administrator
  • Fundraising Executive
  • Youth Development Specialist
  • Athletic Coach
  • Higher Education Professional
  • Librarian
  • Museum Coordinator

National Board Teaching Professional

Graduate Certificate

Move toward your National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification while teaching with Stevenson University’s fully online National Board Teaching Professional Graduate Certificate. Our flexible program provides instruction and individualized guidance through each requirement for National Board Certification. Throughout the program, you’ll receive comprehensive portfolio feedback, extensive collaboration with peers, and continuous support from a NBPTS certified teacher mentor.

Choosing the right online university for your National Board Teaching Professional Graduate Certificate is an important investment in your future.

  • Convenient, online sessions for working adults
  • Personalized attention and accomplished faculty with real-world experience
  • Career-focused programs that provide specialized skills for growing industries
  • Accessible and affordable with financial aid options

Components

The National Board certification process is designed to collect standards-based evidence of accomplished practice. The cohort is designed to meet four required components for certification. These components are:

  • Component 1: Content Knowledge
  • Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction
  • Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment
  • Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner

Program Benefits

Literacy Education

Graduate Certificate

Stevenson University Online’s Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education equips teachers to integrate digital tools and print resources while promoting literacy practices that value diversity and inclusion.

Upon completing our program, you will be able to assess students’ literacy skills using effective methods and design balanced, engaging curricula that meet learners’ needs.

Our 15-credit-hour certificate can be completed entirely online. Graduates also meet the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requirements to add a Reading Teacher endorsement to their professional teaching certificate.

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Stevenson University Online’s Master of Arts in Teaching is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Stevenson University Online’s Master of Arts in Teaching in STEM is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

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