Elementary Education (M.A.E)

For International Students

Online

Elevate your teaching career with an online program designed specifically for K-6 classroom teachers. Highlights of the program include:

Designed for current K-6 classroom teachers with licensure in the field of elementary education and aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Support for faculty-guided teacher research, allowing you to focus on relevant issues within your classroom
Elevation of your teaching skills with courses addressing curriculum issues, literacy, mathematics, science, social students and action research
Ranked in the top 15% of online master's in education programs in 2023 by U.S. News and World Report

Classes are taught online asynchronously with optional Zoom class sessions.

Admission Requirements:

International Application for Admission
All post-secondary official transcripts sent directly from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the Office of Admissions at the mailing address listed below.
- Mailing Address:
  - University of Northern Iowa
  - International Graduate Admissions
  - 002 Gilchrist Hall
  - Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018
Minimum undergraduate grade point average of a 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale
Official TOEFL score of (79), IELTS score of (6.5), or Duolingo score of (105) to be considered for full admission
Resume/CV

Application Deadlines:

July 15.
Next Cohort Starts August 25, 2025

Program Duration:

2 Years

Graduate Funding:

Part-time, online students living outside the U.S. are eligible for many College of Education (COE) graduate scholarships including the Dean’s Graduate Scholarships. To apply for multiple COE scholarships, fill out the UNI Universal Scholarship Application by April 1 prior to the term you anticipate starting your program. UNI alumni educators who are pursuing an online graduate program can also apply for a PACE scholarship.
Tuition and Fees:
International students enrolled in this online program and living outside the U.S. are charged the same tuition rate as domestic students living in the U.S. See the Online and Distance Education FAQ for the current tuition rates.