Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework covers advanced curriculum design, the craft of teaching, research methods, advanced assessment, evidence-based instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and application of UDL principles. The program-specific course codes listed include:

• EDUC-510
• EDUC-520
• EDUC-530
• EDUC-540
• EDUC-550
• EDUC-560
• EDUC-600
• EDUC-630
• EDUC-640
• EDUC-650
• EDUC-660

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA, verified by official transcripts sent directly to Indiana Wesleyan University. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 is required (with at least 30 hours completed at the degree-granting institution). Candidates also need a valid state teaching license (current or not), an equivalent teaching credential (for example from ACSI), or an official letter from a school administrator confirming employment as a teacher of record. At least one year (minimum of one semester and one day) of teaching experience in an approved P–12 school is required, plus documentation demonstrating access to a P–12 classroom. Transcripts from foreign institutions may require an external evaluation at the applicant's expense.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles such as P–12 classroom teacher, P–12 teacher coach, education service agency specialist, and related positions across industries that value instructional leadership and curriculum expertise. The program aims to equip graduates to lead curriculum, assessment, and instructional improvements that elevate student learning.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Financial aid options noted include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement. The program comprises 33 credit hours and lists a per-credit rate ($525/credit hour) on its cost sheet; tuition rate is locked for students who remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Applicable fees for resources and services may be charged, and tuition/fees for prerequisites or required electives are additional. Cost sheets and estimated cost of attendance are available through the university’s financial aid office.