In the Master of Education in Instructional Specialist program, your professional goals take center stage. With the support of a dedicated faculty mentor, you’ll customize your learning journey—choosing from a dynamic set of course options or designing your own to fit your passions. Whether your focus is instructional coaching, literacy leadership, STEAM innovation, or another area, you’ll gain the tools, confidence, and expertise to lead meaningful change.
What you learn today can transform your classroom, school, or district tomorrow.
Designed for educators who want to remain in general education or take on instructional leadership roles, this program helps you strengthen your ability to teach diverse learners and apply evidence-based strategies in real-world settings.
Choose from six areas of emphasis:
Literacy
STEAM
Social Emotional Learning
Music Education
General Studies
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A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree. Apply now or connect with admissions to learn more: pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800
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Ask about our new Pioneer Scholarship for this program! Only for a limited time, and for the first ten enrolled students, this scholarship will celebrate the first cohort at MNU!
Connect with admissions to learn more at pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800
Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.
The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.
MNU appreciates the service and protection that the Military provides for us all. We offer a Military Financial Aid Program that can help active military, veterans and their spouses reposition themselves in the working world.
Now accepting applications for the current term.
*Some exceptions made on case by case basis
Coursework is completed online, and our instructors often enhance their lessons with podcasts, vodcasts, social networking, wikis, and other electronic delivery technology. Students may also engage in real-time webcasts with instructors throughout the program using virtual collaboration tools.
Prospective students will need to provide:
Some exceptions may be approved
Some exceptions may be approved
If using these credits for transfer credit or for last 60 GPA
Find the education degree that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.
