Flexible Learning with an Online MS in Education

Marist’s fully online MSED program is designed for working educators who need a flexible path to a Master's Degree in Education. With no set class times, you can progress on your own schedule while engaging in interactive discussions and projects. Complete your MS in Education online part-time in just 15 months.

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“I feel very prepared in my current teaching position thanks to everything I have learned and experienced at Marist! I feel confident with the teaching pedagogy and teaching experience that Marist allowed me to obtain. In one reading placement course, we had to create a goal for a real student, and then work with them for 30 minutes every week to try to meet the reading goal. Although this was challenging, it was very rewarding seeing all of our hard work planning lessons for our student pay off!”

- Adrianna Cella

Earn your MS in Education and NYS-approved teaching certification in just three semesters.

Professional Cert.

Build an NYS-approved portfolio from day one to showcase your skills to future employers.

Electronic Portfolio

Complete the Master in Education program quickly in 15 months at a part-time pace

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Advance Your Career with a Master's in Education

Marist’s fully online MSED degree empowers educators with the tools, flexibility, and expert preparation needed to earn their online teacher certification program in childhood or adolescent education.

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Take courses anytime, anywhere, and complete the 36-credit program at your pace.

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A Smarter Path to Teaching Certification

Designed for working educators, Marist’s online MS in Education combines flexibility, efficiency, and career-focused preparation with a clear path toward certification.

Choose the track that aligns with your teaching goals:

Childhood Education: Designed for educators focused on grades 1–6.
Adolescent Education + Middle School Extension: Designed for educators focused on grades 7–12, with extension preparation for grades 5–6.

MSED at a Glance

36 credits
Finish in 15 months
Competitive tuition: $515/credit for the 2026-2027 academic year
100% online format
Start term: May 31, 2027
Tracks in Childhood Education and Adolescent Education/Middle School Extension
Preparation for NYS Professional Teacher Certification

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Built around the schedule of working educators, Marist’s MSED lets you complete weekly coursework when it works for you with no required class meeting times. You’ll stay connected through faculty-led discussions, shared projects, and close advisement throughout the program.

Earn Your Master of Science in Education from Marist

Earn your professional teaching certification in as little as 15 months with Marist’s online MSED program.

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Is this program for my first teaching certification?

No — this M.S. is for teachers who already hold initial certification and want to earn NY Professional Certification. If you’re seeking your first license (including career-changers), Marist’s MAT programs are the right fit and we’ll route you there.

It’s a NYSED-approved path to NY Professional Teaching Certification — the advanced credential certified teachers move to after their initial certification.

What certification does it lead to?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which track should I choose — Childhood or Adolescent?

Choose by the grades you teach: Childhood for grades 1–6, Adolescent for grades 7–12, with a Middle-School Extension option. The track maps the coursework to the certification you’re extending.

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Can I keep teaching full-time while I do this?

Yes. It’s 100% online and asynchronous — no set class times and no required campus visits — built around a working teacher’s schedule, with a cohort and faculty advisement.

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