Students who complete an endorsement program through the School of Education may elevate to degree-seeking status and apply endorsement coursework toward the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd).
Endorsement programs typically require 18 credit hours. After admission to the MAEd program, candidates complete additional graduate coursework to reach a total of 30 credit hours. In most cases, this requires an additional 12 credit hours. All courses are 3 credit hours.
This program provides a flexible pathway for working teachers. Candidates apply credits earned through their endorsement and, in consultation with an advisor, select additional graduate-level coursework from the School of Education to meet degree requirements. Course selection is individualized and must align with prerequisite requirements.
Pathways to the MAEd
Turn Your Endorsement into a Full Master’s Degree
Candidates apply credits earned through an endorsement toward the MAEd and complete additional coursework to reach the 30-credit-hour requirement.
Admission Requirements
Candidates who opt to elevate to the MAEd program may do so after completing an SOE endorsement program. Applications may be submitted during or after the semester in which candidates are enrolled in their final endorsement courses.
To be eligible for admission, candidates must:
- Be fully admitted to their endorsement program
- Complete the final 6 credit hours at Dominican University
- Earn a minimum GPA of 3.0, with no grades below a C in endorsement coursework
- Have no unresolved incompletes at the time of application
- Have no dispositional concerns on record
