Master of Education

Dordt University's Master of Education (M.Ed.) program focuses on providing a high-quality, Christ-centered education. The coursework is collaborative, 100% online, and Dordt's engaging faculty members provide practical applications to the concepts they teach

Designed for educators of all types, the M.Ed. program will help you take your classroom and leadership abilities to the next level with immediately applicable skills and resources relevant to your specific challenges. Equipping you with relevant knowledge and perspectives in your chosen specialization, you will be able to confidently enhance your classroom or administrative work.

The program can be completed in two years. A typical plan of study includes one course every fall semester and spring semester and three courses every summer for two full years. A slower pace can reduce summer work to two courses in each of three summers. The School Leadership and Teacher Leadership specializations offer an accelerated option that can be finished in as little as 14 months.

Tuition and Fees

• Graduate Courses: $415/credit
• One-time Technology Fee: $100
• Program Completion Fee: $100

Graduate courses taken for graduate credit are worth three credits.

Financial Aid

In an effort to make graduate education at Dordt available to as many people as possible, program costs are kept as reasonable as possible. Financial aid in the form of federal loan programs is available. Students who wish to apply online should go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more information, contact Harlan Harmelink in the Financial Aid Office at (712) 722-6082.

The Dordt University Federal ID is #001859.

Dordt University Donor-Funded Annual Scholarships

Donor-funded scholarships vary in dollar amounts and in recipient selection criteria. Typically, the application process includes an application form and recommendation and a scholarship committee that selects the recipients. Students may contact the Office of Graduate Studies (grad@dordt.edu) with inquiries.

Some available scholarships:

• Marion and Jan Van Soelen School Leadership Scholarship The $2,000 scholarship will be awarded over the full length of the student’s program, at $200 per three-credit course. This scholarship will be awarded to a first-time Master of Education student specializing in school leadership starting the program at the beginning of the graduate academic year (summer). Financial need will be considered including employer reimbursement or assistance programs. Preference will be given to students from populations underrepresented in this program.
• Partner Scholarship for Vocate Members Members of Vocate are eligible for a $100 scholarship per term that applies to any of Dordt's online degree programs. Through its mission to provide expert and professional employment services, Vocate supports employees and builds healthy workplaces in Christian schools in Ontario, Canada.
• The Missio Dei School Leadership Scholarship The annual $2,000 scholarship will be awarded over the full length of the student’s program studies at 50% reduction per credit. This scholarship will be awarded to a Master of Education student specializing in school leadership. The Scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need. Funding available through an employer reimbursement or assistance program will also be considered when evaluating financial need. Preference will be given to students from populations underrepresented in this program. Special priority will be given to current and aspiring school administrators employed by Presbyterian Christian Schools in Belize, Central America. Recipients must reapply for the annual $2,000 scholarship until the completion of their program.
• The Sekolah Pelita Harapan Grant Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH), a group of five private schools located in Indonesia, will provide a grant for M.Ed. students who complete the program and then serve teaching for 2 to 4 years at SPH.