Transformative Education (MAE)
Master of Arts in Education and Graduate Certificate
An interdisciplinary program designed for practicing teachers who aspire to take on greater responsibility and leadership roles while remaining closely connected to classrooms and students.
- Entirely online
- Program begins Summer 2025 - Apply Now!
- Begin graduate certificate courses in Spring 2025 - Enroll now!
Features
Entirely Online | 30 Credits
- An action-oriented, holistic curriculum emphasizing critical reflection, empowerment, social justice, and the interconnectedness of individual, community, and global challenges.
- Innovative pedagogical models integrated into the program fostering personalized learning, academic excellence, and meaningful social development.
- Earn this degree by completing stackable certificates in transformative education and a specialized field of your choice, followed by a culminating project at the program's conclusion.
- Tailor your education to your interests by focusing on a specialized area while earning your graduate degree.
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Coordinator to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
 | Robin Dada Department Head & Professor, Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education 319-273-2167 |
 | Carolina Wilson Enrollment Contact carolina.wilson@uni.edu |
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Courses are delivered online asynchronously through Blackboard, a learning management system designed to enhance your learning experience and foster a sense of community. Some courses also include bi-weekly Zoom meetings. The MAE pathway consists of:
- The 12-credit Transformative Education graduate certificate, consisting of four courses that integrate theory with practice, research, leadership, policy, ethics, and law. Click here to view the rotation of courses.
- An additional graduate certificate in areas such as English as a Second Language, Special Education, Computer Science (5-12), Physical Education, Career & Technical Education, and more.
- A culminating project that completes the required credit hours.
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Support district innovations for restricting schools and experiences to support all student learners.
- Facilitate team discussions and innovative conversations that support individualized learning and alternative pathways to content knowledge and skills development.
- Use a lens of social-emotional learning that supports all students in school success.
- Facilitate changes by district-level administrators working on curriculum updates and policies.
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Courses are delivered online asynchronously through Blackboard, a learning management system designed to enhance your learning experience and foster a sense of community. Some courses also include bi-weekly Zoom meetings. The MAE pathway consists of:
- The 12-credit Transformative Education graduate certificate, consisting of four courses that integrate theory with practice, research, leadership, policy, ethics, and law. Click here to view the rotation of courses.
- An additional graduate certificate in areas such as English as a Second Language, Special Education, Computer Science (5-12), Physical Education, Career & Technical Education, and more.
- A culminating project that completes the required credit hours.
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Support district innovations for restricting schools and experiences to support all student learners.
- Facilitate team discussions and innovative conversations that support individualized learning and alternative pathways to content knowledge and skills development.
- Use a lens of social-emotional learning that supports all students in school success.
- Facilitate changes by district-level administrators working on curriculum updates and policies.
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
To be admitted, students must have:
- 2.75 is the minimum GPA to be accepted without provision; applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 may still be admitted provisionally, at the discretion of the program and the Division of Graduate Studies.CV/Resume
Along with the application, students must submit:
- Resume and/or CV
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended, sent directly to the Office of Admissions
Next Steps
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
Contact Us
Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.
If you have any questions, contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance!
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Along with the application, students must submit the required additional application materials listed above.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.