Curriculum and convenience

Choose Iowa for our powerful, culturally relevant curriculum and enjoy the convenience of online classes.

Center your educational career on improving learning experiences for all students

Cultivate academic growth

Put your MA to work in the classroom, in teaching leadership, as an administrator or beyond.

Career options

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BEST COLLEGE
IN IOWA¹

BEST ONLINE MASTER OF EDUCATION²

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Become a leader in inclusive teaching

You can create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive schools and classrooms with the skills you gain in the University of Iowa College of Education's Online Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership and Cultural Competency (MATLCC). Get the tools to support greater academic achievement for all students and fuel your success as an educational professional.

Get the education you need to make a difference

The University of Iowa is proud to be ranked the #1 Best College in the state, and the #31 Best Online Master of Education by U.S. News & World Report.^{1, 2}

Because we back our commitment to excellence with the research resources of a Big Ten university, you can count on getting the skills and knowledge you need to create a positive difference for your students and your career.

“I love the relationships I am able to make with my students. Seeing my students succeed is one of the most rewarding feelings.”

—Claire H. MA ‘21

Increasingly diverse classrooms need culturally responsive teachers

Students in public K-12 classrooms will become more diverse through 2030. Percentages of students identified as Hispanic, Asian and of two or more races will continue to increase while percentages of white and Black students will decrease.³ 

Culturally responsive teaching, which connects students’ life experiences, cultures, and languages with what they learn in school, empowers students for academic success.

“Making all students feel seen, heard, and valued is the most important thing I can think of for my classroom.”

—Lindsey Z. MATLCC ‘22

Focus on high-demand specializations, including STEM and ELL

Train to fill real educational needs while building your career options with a core curriculum encompassing current issues, technology, and identity studies. Then focus your elective classes in one of these areas: 

• Diversity, Identity, Equity, and Inclusion 
• Talented and Gifted

• English Language Learners 
• STEM 
• English Language Arts 

Prepare for national certification

Because we worked with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) in designing the MATLCC curriculum, you’ll be well prepared for the salary-boosting NBPTS critical reflection certification requirement when you graduate.

Focused. Flexible. Fast.

Get your master’s in teaching, leadership, and cultural competency in as few as 20 months in the program that world-class educators designed to accommodate working teachers.

“I love the relationships I am able to make with my students. Seeing my students succeed is one of the most reward feelings.”

—Claire H. MATLCC ‘21