Adult and Graduate Education That Fits Real Life

Advance your teaching career with flexible online and hybrid pathways. Build practical skills, earn respected credentials, and serve students with confidence and care.

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Many Professionals Feel Called to Help Others

Your Purpose Is Clear. The Next Step Needs Flexibility, Clarity, and Support.

Schedules are full and a degree must fit work and family
Certification pathways and exams feel complex
Classroom needs are diverse and changing
A cost-smart plan with scholarships is essential

Adult and Graduate Education at Roberts Wesleyan University Equips Educators to Lead With Skill and Character.

Flexible formats: Online and hybrid options with full-time or part-time pacing.
Clear certification paths: Dual and specialized certifications with guided field experiences.
Career momentum: Practical methods, mentoring, and coaching that translate to the classroom.
Affordable routes: Per-credit pricing with a corporate-partner tuition discount for eligible learners.
Community and support: Caring faculty, advising, and exam preparation resources.

Programs at a Glance

Initial Certification (Become a Teacher)

Pathway to Teaching, B.S.: Degree completion program for aspiring teachers. 21 months, in person, one night a week from 5–9 p.m. Program credits: Childhood 48, Adolescence 60.

Professional Certification (Continue Your Career)

Literacy Education, M.Ed. (All Grades): 30 credits, 11–22 months, 100 percent online. Writing Workshop for grades 5–12 and a Summer Literacy Program for grades 2–8 included.

Adolescence & Special Education, M.Ed. (Grades 7–12): 39 credits, 16–28 months, fully online. Subject concentrations include Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Math, English, Social Studies, Spanish, and French. Middle School Extension available for Grades 5–9.

Special Education, M.Ed.: 33–39 credits depending on track, 16–28 months, fully online. Multiple and Severe Disabilities annotation option.

Childhood & Special Education, M.Ed. (Grades 1–6): 39 credits, 16–28 months, fully online. Early Childhood Extension available for Birth–Grade 2 and Middle School Extension for Grades 5–9.

Who Is This For?

Career changers ready to earn initial or additional certification
Paraprofessionals, substitutes, and aides preparing for lead roles
Learners building a strong base for a future Bachelor’s degree
Adults returning to complete a Bachelor’s degree and enter the classroom
Teachers who already have a Bachelor’s/teaching certification and are looking to get their Master’s

What You Will Learn

Sample Courses or Competencies:

Inclusive instructional design, assessment, and progress monitoring
Evidence-based reading instruction and intervention across grades
Classroom technology for engagement and accessibility
Fieldwork, practicum, student teaching, capstone seminars, and reflective practice

Skills you will cultivate:

Plan rigorous, developmentally appropriate lessons for diverse learners
Communicate clearly across audiences and platforms
Coach peers and lead literacy or special education initiatives
Organize projects and manage deadlines with confidence

Literacy Education, M.Ed.

96% pass rate on the New York State Literacy Exam over the past ten years
(2014–2024)

Special Education, M.Ed.

100% pass rate on the Students with Disabilities CST and 100% job placement within one year of graduation

Next Steps

Apply: Start a simple online application and receive guidance on transfer and prior learning credit.

Request Info: Receive a program guide with courses, timelines, and costs.

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