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WGU Loves Teachers Scholarship

WGU is proud to offer the WGU Loves Teachers Scholarship, valued at up to $5,000 toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in education.

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Strengthen Your Spark. Shape What’s Next.

At WGU’s School of Education, educators are seen, valued, and empowered to move forward with confidence. WGU offers accredited programs designed for real life, so you can earn your degree online while balancing work and personal commitments. With one-on-one support and flexible learning, you can take the next step in your education today.

Why Choose WGU?

Flexible by Design. Move forward on your schedule with a competency-based model—no set class times, no rigid semesters.
Degrees with Less Debt. WGU offers flat-rate tuition and educator-focused scholarships to help make advancing your education more attainable.
Accredited and Respected. WGU’s School of Education programs meet national standards (CAEP and AAQEP), and WGU is institutionally accredited by the NWCCU.
Built-In, One-on-One Support. A dedicated Program Mentor guides you from enrollment to graduation, so you’re supported every step of the way.

The difference you spark deserves a degree that moves you forward. Apply free!

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Bachelor's Degrees Elementary Education

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Online bachelor's degree programs built for aspiring elementary school...

Online bachelor's degree programs built for aspiring elementary school teachers who are looking to earn a teaching license.

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Leads to a teaching license. Specific grade levels will vary depending on teaching certification in your state.

Time: 68% of students finish within 36 to 38 months.
Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.
Courses: 37 to 45 (47 for Washington residents) total courses in your degree, depending on which program you pursue.

Concepts included in this program:

Lesson Planning
Ethics
Behavioral Support Strategies
Educational Psychology & Development
Classroom Management

These online bachelor's degrees require in-classroom observation and a term of full-time student teaching.

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Bachelor's Degrees Special Education

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Online bachelor's degree programs built for aspiring special education...

Online bachelor's degree programs built for aspiring special education teachers who are looking to earn a teaching license.

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Leads to a teaching license. Specific grade levels will vary depending on teaching certification in your state.

Time: 61% of students finish within 34 to 38 months.
Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.
Courses: 38 to 39 total courses in your degree, depending on which program you pursue.

Skills for your résumé included in this program:

Lesson Planning
Ethics
Behavioral Support Strategies
Educational Psychology & Development
Classroom Management

These online bachelor's degrees require in-classroom observation and a term of full-time student teaching.

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Educational Studies – B.A.

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These online, non-licensure educational studies degrees prepare you to...

These online, non-licensure educational studies degrees prepare you to make a difference in a field that interests you.

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Based on your career goals and interests, you can choose an educational studies program in one of 10 content areas that meets your needs while working toward employment in school settings, corporate training, or instructional design. These programs do not lead to a teaching license.

Time: Completion time varies depending on the specialty track you choose.
Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.
This bachelor's degree allows students to learn about education but does not include student teaching and it does not lead to a teaching license.

Focus areas of this educational studies degree program include:

Elementary Education
Elementary and Special Education
Mild to Moderate Special Education
Secondary Biology Science Education
Secondary Chemistry Science Education
Secondary Earth Science Education
Secondary Physics Education
Secondary Mathematics Education

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Education Technology and Instructional Design – M.Ed.

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The M.Ed. in Education Technology and Instructional Design from WGU is for...

The M.Ed. in Education Technology and Instructional Design from WGU is for instructional designers tasked with creating engaging and immersive virtual learning experiences that can substitute for on-ground instruction.

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No teaching license required.

Time: 62% of students finish this program in 10 months.
Tuition: $4,950 per 6-month term
Courses: 12 total courses in this program.

This program includes two tracks for students to choose from:

The K-12 pathway
The Adult Learner pathway

Concepts included in this program:

Learning Experience Design
Assessment and Learning Analytics
Learning Technology
Research Methodology

Develop training and instruction expertise to help you in the classroom, in educational settings, or in corporate world.

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Curriculum and Instruction – M.S.

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An online master's degree for those who have educational experience and...

An online master's degree for those who have educational experience and are looking to further their careers with a graduate program focused on curriculum development and design.

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Time: 62% of students earn this degree within 12 months.
Tuition: $4,950 per 6-month term.
Courses: 10 total courses in this program.

Concepts included in this program:

Differentiated Instruction
Curriculum and Instruction Design
Educational Research
Assessment

Help schools create engaging, meaningful, and memorable learning experiences to improve learning outcomes for all students with this M.S. degree.

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Educational Leadership – M.S.

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An online master's degree for current teachers looking to move into a...

An online master's degree for current teachers looking to move into a school or district leadership position, like principal, vice principal, or administrator.

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Time: 60% of grads earned this degree within 23 months.
Tuition: $4,125 per 6-month term.
Courses: 13 total courses in this program.

This program is for licensed teachers who are ready to take the next step in their education career.

Concepts included in this program:

School Law
School Financial Leadership
People & Talent
School Operations and Management
Leadership Ethics

Put your leadership skills to good use—in the service of America's children—with this education master's degree.

States that do not accept this program: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota.

Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™

One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

Earn Your Degree for About Half the Cost of Other Universities*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

WGU students pay about half the tuition* and end up with about half the debt of the national average.**

Low, flat-rate tuition.
Graduate faster and with less debt.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
Online education with supportive faculty.
VA and military benefits accepted.
Great return on investment.
All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.
**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).