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Earn Your M.Ed. and Become a Certified Teacher Online

Prepare for New York State certification through a 100% online program designed to move you from where you are today into your own classroom.

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Your purpose is clear. The next step needs flexibility, clarity, and support.

You Know You Want to Teach. The Path Should Be Clear.

You are ready to make an impact, but the path forward can feel difficult to piece together.

  • Your schedule is already full
  • Certification requirements are hard to navigate
  • You want real classroom preparation, not just coursework

At the same time, schools are actively looking for teachers.

New York State is expected to need more than 180,000 new teachers in the next decade, especially in special education and high-need subject areas. The opportunity is there, but you need a program that gets you there the right way.

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Adult and Graduate Education at Roberts Wesleyan University Prepares You to Become the Teacher Students Need

This program is built to give you a clear, supported path from enrollment to certification so you always know what comes next.

  • 100% online flexibility: Learn while you continue working and managing your responsibilities
  • Dual certification: Graduate ready to teach your subject and support diverse learners
  • Step-by-step certification path: Follow a structured route to New York State certification
  • Tuition support: 25% discount available for eligible students

You are not figuring this out on your own. You are following a program designed to prepare you for a role schools need to fill now.

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Programs at a Glance

Choose the certification pathway that matches where you want to teach

Adolescence & Special Education, M.Ed. (Grades 7–12)

  • NYS Certification: Grades 7–12
  • Dual certification in Special Education
  • 39 credits
  • 100% online
  • 18–28 months

Prepare to teach middle and high school students in subject areas where qualified teachers are in demand.

Childhood & Special Education, M.Ed. (Grades 1–6)

  • NYS Certification: Grades 1–6
  • Dual certification in Special Education
  • 39 credits
  • 100% online
  • 16–28 months

Build the skills to guide young learners and create a classroom where every student can succeed.

Be Ready for Your First Day in the Classroom

You will build the skills schools expect teachers to have from day one, not just the knowledge required to graduate.

  • Plan and lead effective lessons
  • Support students with different learning needs
  • Manage a classroom with confidence
  • Apply practical teaching strategies in real settings

Every part of the program is designed to prepare you for what teaching actually looks like.

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Who Is This For?

  • Career changers ready to become certified teachers
  • Paraprofessionals and school staff preparing for lead roles
  • Adults who need a flexible, structured path into teaching

A Smart, Supported Path Forward

You will build the skills schools expect teachers to have from day one, not just the knowledge required to graduate.

  • 25% tuition discount available for eligible students
  • Streamlined 39-credit program designed to save time
  • Strong alignment with current school hiring needs

You are investing in a path that leads directly into a meaningful and in-demand career.

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Next Steps

Take the First Step Toward Becoming a Teacher

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