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An Online Master’s in Teaching

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Earn Your Master of Education (MEd) in Teaching Online1

You make a difference in the lives of your students every day. Now, it’s time to make a difference in your life by earning your Master of Education in Teaching from American Public University (APU). This program provides a sound foundation in theory, research, and evidence-based practice for currently licensed teachers seeking a master’s degree offering the flexibility and convenience of an online program.

APU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times.2 At APU, there are no entrance exams and classes start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule. Ask us about transfer credit opportunities to help you save time and money in completing your degree.3

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Making Quality Higher Education Within Reach

$470
Per Credit Hour

Tuition for master’s degrees and graduate certificates. We offer many grant options. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Request information to learn more.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.4

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Entrance Exams

No GRE®, GMAT®, or other standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.5

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Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

APU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.6

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No-cost Ebooks

Thanks to the University Book Grant, all master's students receive no-cost ebooks.

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Why You Should Earn This Master's From APU

The APU Difference

In addition to essential courses in classroom management, assessment, diversity, and planning, a program distinction is its course on inclusion instruction and co-teaching, which focuses on differentiated instruction and collaboration.

Goal-Oriented

Animated assignments, case studies, advanced lesson planning, and problem-based learning enrich your studies. Technology use is extensively integrated throughout the program. To meet your professional goals, the program offers a variety of concentration choices.7

Informed Perspective

An education preparation advisory council provides real-world insight to ensure our MEd delivers timely content and a standards-based education of high quality.

Peer Engagement

You will study alongside APU’s unique group of working professionals, specifically fellow teachers who share your passion for academic excellence and student engagement.

Getting Started

No entrance exams or GRE® scores are required.8 But this MEd has prerequisite admission requirements and is intended for those who hold K-12 teaching licensure. Please request information to learn more.

Ways to Save and Pay on Your Master's

Explore your options to make learning affordable.

Scholarships and Loans
Scholarships are awards that do not need to be repaid. Loans do require repayment and come from banks, credit unions, credit cards, and private companies.
Federal Student Aid
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to see what you qualify for. Our advisors can answer questions about federal student aid.
Personal Funds
We accept MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover, ApplePay®, GooglePay®, PayPal®, and e-checks. You can also use our Automatic Debit Plan to spread out payments.
Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans. Financial aid advisors help veterans navigate their education benefits too.
A Special Rate For Our Military
$250 Per Credit Hour*
APU gives all eligible undergraduate and master’s-level students a Preferred Military Rate.
University-Funded Grants
We offer a variety of tuition grants to help all achieve their academic goals. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate.
Employer Benefits
Does your employer offer tuition assistance? Some organizations have partnerships with us that provide tuition benefits.

* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

Jovanka Rodriguez

"I really didn't think that an online platform was going to work for me, because I'm such a visual learner. In truth, it was the best option for me to be able to balance my work, life, and personal time."10

Jovanka Rodriguez | MA, Management
JoAnna Liming

"The faculty are just phenomenal. If you had a question, you sent them an email or a chat message. They responded practically right away."11

JoAnna Liming | BS, Information Technology
Bryan Mogaru

"I grew up wanting to fight the bad guys. With my education now, I know how they think. I’ll be able to catch the bad guys. I see myself making a difference in the world."12

Bryan Mogaru | BA, Homeland Security, MS, Cybersecurity

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There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.13