MS Online Teaching at University of Rochester

Programme overview

An MS in Online Teaching and Learning that prepares students to teach online and/or support institutional efforts to provide high-quality online offerings. A fully online option and a combined option with an advanced certificate are available.

Faculty: Warner School of Education and Human Development | Department: Online Teaching and Learning | Duration: 33 credits (15 credits of electives) | Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Coursework and practicum experiences with 15 credits of customizable electives; combined-option specializations include the Advanced Certificate in Digitally-Rich Teaching in K-12 Schools and in Program Evaluation.

Career pathways

Teaching, leadership and faculty support roles; recent graduates have worked as online instructors, policy analysts, educational researchers, instructional designers and faculty support staff.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirement: bachelor's degree and content knowledge in the subject areas to be taught. Warner School graduate applications (master's and certificate): bachelor's degree; two recommendation letters (at least one preferably from a former professor); 2-4 page statement of purpose; resume or CV; writing sample of at least five pages; transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; GRE not required for many programmes; TOEFL or IELTS required for international applicants with a non-U.S. Priority deadline November 1, 2026; start any semester.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026

Duration: 33 credits (15 credits of electives)

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