Whether you want to make a positive impact on the lives of your students as a teacher, or pursue an administrative position in the school system, an advanced degree in education offers the credentials and skills you’ll need to accelerate your career.
Program Overview
Make a positive impact in your community.
Western’s M.A. in Education program is ranked as one of the top 10 most effective and top five most affordable online education degrees in the nation. Our small classes, innovative coursework and experienced faculty will enable you to advance your career as an educator. Join a program where 100% of students pass their licensing exams and 96% land full-time teaching positions after graduation.
Learning lessons
A class listens to a student-teacher at Gunnison Elementary.
Scholarships
Graduate students who are degree-seeking, demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average.
Provided by:
Dr. Donald P. Timm (B.A. ’52) through The Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Amount:
Eight to ten scholarships of up to $1,000 are available to students enrolled in the licensure year of the program. Two to three scholarships of up to $500 are available to students who have earned their teaching license and are pursuing a Master's degree in Education.
Selected by:
Western Education Department Scholarship Selection Committee.
Application:
Students who are accepted by March 15 will be eligible to apply.
- The Graduate Scholarship Application Cover Sheet
- A Word document consisting of one paragraph on how you meet the scholarship's criteria and another paragraph on what sets you apart from other candidates.
Eligibility:
To be considered, you must be accepted to the M.A. in Education by March 15. Preference will be given to:
- Applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a conferred undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Applicants with a proven dedication to or intention to work with students in rural areas or with underrepresented populations.
- Applicants seeking credentials in Math, Science, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, or Special Education.
- Applicants from underrepresented populations.
- Applicants who demonstrate a high level of financial need.
- Shows respect for differences and a commitment to serving all students regardless of their race, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, cognitive ability, gender, or sexuality.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset in the face of challenges and responds constructively to feedback. Shows willingness to reflect upon practice.
- Goes above and beyond to builds strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the local community. Is supportive and positive when interacting with others.
- Exhibits curiosity and is innovative in lesson design and delivery.
- Shows a willingness to try new things and to thoughtfully assess their effectiveness.
- Demonstrates leadership by taking initiative to be part of the school team. For example, shares strategies and ideas learned in Western courses with mentor and other colleagues in a constructive manner.
- Complete the online application for the Montrose and Delta School Districts Teaching Fellowship
- Interested applicants must also be admitted to Western’s Teacher Residency Program
Additional Resources
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Department Information
Education Department
Department Chairperson
George Kamberelis, Ph.D.Professor, Chairperson
Undergraduate Assistant
Barbara Woerner, B.Ed.Placement Coordinator, Undergraduate Program Advisor
Graduate Assistant
Marilyn KrillDepartment Support Coordinator
Campus Location
Western Colorado University
Crawford Hall 101
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231