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Sharpen your teaching strategies for teaching literacy, math, science, and social studies to young children with the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education at Worcester State University. You will learn to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum and instruction; establish a positive social context for learning; and be able to continually evaluate and create an effective means of partnering with families. Online convenience and multiple start dates throughout the year help you complete your education—without interrupting your life. While this program does not lead to initial licensure, with an initial license in Massachusetts, you may use this degree to self-petition for professional licensure in Massachusetts.

Backed by a legacy of teachers teaching teachers for more than 140 years, the Worcester State University online Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Administration program provides a flexible and affordable pathway to career advancement as you meet the need for strong administrative managers in a broad range of educational settings and beyond. While this program does not lead to initial licensure, graduates may complete an apprenticeship program to pursue principal/assistant principal licensure in the state of Massachusetts.

In this 100% online M.Ed. in Elementary Education program from Worcester State University, you will enhance your ability to meet the needs of diverse learners in the elementary classroom and broaden your understanding of educational theories and research as they apply to professional practice and policy. Online convenience and multiple start dates throughout the year help you complete your education—without interrupting your life. While this program does not lead to initial licensure, with an initial license in Massachusetts, you may use this degree to self-petition for professional licensure in Massachusetts.

Our Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities online program enhances your ability to work with students with diverse learning needs. You will learn to cultivate the literacy development and communication skills of those with exceptionalities, helping them to live enriched, successful lives.
This affordable program is built for those who are interested in special education. While this program does not lead to initial licensure, with an initial license in Massachusetts, you may use this degree to self-petition for professional licensure in Massachusetts.

Be the leader, mentor, and teacher aspiring nurses look up to. The online MSN Nurse Educator program at Worcester State prepares you with the most up-to-date nursing field knowledge and clinical leadership expertise you need to successfully influence the next generation of nurses.
You will learn from world-class faculty who are experienced in both nursing practice and education. They will model for you the cornerstones of good teaching and expand your knowledge base in the practice and science behind nursing so you will be fully equipped to step into nurse educator roles.

Gain the qualifications you need to touch more lives and help more people by earning the online Master of Science in Nursing – Public and Population Health from Worcester State. Designed to enhance your professional scope, this specialized online master’s prepares you to be a nurse leader and decision-maker across large and small communities.
As part of the curriculum, you will explore the most relevant issues affecting population-wide wellbeing, and gain the opportunity to specialize your studies in global and cross-cultural health or health systems transformation. This comprehensive MSN degree leads you to advanced community roles, such as expanded nursing positions, unique teaching opportunities, and global clinical healthcare service. Plus, you will be able to pursue nurse leader positions across many professional settings.

The Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education is designed for nurses with a master’s or doctoral degree who want to specialize in teaching methods and curriculum. The fully online program emphasizes teaching/learning principles, curriculum and instruction, and evaluation research in higher education. It includes practicum experiences and prepares nurses to become educators. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for nurse educators.

The Post-Master’s Certificate in Public and Population Health Nursing is designed for MS-level nurses to enhance their skills in community and global health care. This fully online program focuses on evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary research, and practicum experiences, preparing nurses for advanced roles in public health and leadership positions.