Graduate Degrees and Administrative Licensure

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At Hamline, you'll find what you need in your career and your classroom. Explore our diverse master's degree programs for educators and find the one that suits your needs. You'll gain practical skills with every course and grow to meet every challenge of today's classrooms.

Advanced degrees and administrative licensure

Doctorate in Education

This hybrid program is designed for working professionals and blends the best of face-to-face classes with the flexibility and convenience of online coursework.

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Educational specialist

Hamline offers two different EdS degrees: EdS with administrative licensure or EdS–Leadership for equitable innovation and transformation.  

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Administrative licensure

Build the skill set that's right for your career with our three licensure areas: Superintendent, principal, and director of special education.

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Master's degrees

Master of Arts in Teaching

You've earned your bachelor's degree and want to become a teacher—now what? With the MAT, you'll prepare for your initial teaching license while you earn a master's degree.

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Master of Arts in Education

This master's degree meets the challenges of today’s schools and society with guiding questions and collaborative conversations. Your professional growth will spring from the thought-provoking discussions you'll have every day.

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Master of Arts in Literacy Education

You'll become an expert in the building blocks of education and help your students soar, from early reading to advanced material.

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MAEd in Natural Science and Environmental Education

Climate and environment affect every part of today's world, and you'll meet your students' questions with seasoned guidance and expertise. Invest in your commitment to a sustainable world with this degree.

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MA in TESOL

Develop your ability to guide, nurture and inspire your students, whether English is their first language or their fifth. You'll learn educational tools that you can apply to your classroom from day one.

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You can apply certificate credits toward a master’s degree

Not ready to start a master’s program? Start with one of our graduate certificates! Experience Hamline’s personalized teaching and mentoring. Then, you can apply your certificate credits toward a master’s degree. Most certificates will satisfy most if not all of your elective requirements.

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Take your next step today

Interested in one of our graduate education programs? Contact us to get your questions answered, or attend one of our info sessions to learn more about what makes the Hamline experience unique.

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