MSc in Online Teaching and Learning with Advanced Certificates in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

University of Rochester | Rochester United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
Online
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, digital education was already expanding across the U.S. and globally, but the crisis transformed it into an essential requirement for nearly all educational institutions. This shift appears permanent, with online learning demand set to surge as students have firsthand experience with this format and schools have made significant investments in it. As education evolves toward a blended future, we require educators, support professionals, and academic leaders capable of maintaining high standards in virtual and technology-enhanced teaching environments.
The Warner School stands out as one of only a handful of education schools nationwide providing specialized training in designing and delivering effective digital learning experiences across diverse educational contexts. Multiple program pathways let you tailor your studies to your professional aspirations and work environment.
Our dual-degree option enables you to complete the aforementioned master's program while earning one or more advanced certificates (listed below), obtaining multiple qualifications with minimal extra coursework. Program duration and credit requirements vary based on certificate selection and optional add-ons. International students particularly benefit from this pathway, gaining specialized expertise while having flexibility to extend their studies if needed.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Specific criteria for admission include:
Applicants must have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent by the time they enter the program at Warner, with the exception of those applying to early admission programs.
Applicants must have the ability to do graduate work at the University of Rochester, as demonstrated by their past academic performance and their academic writing skills.
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient communication and interpersonal skills to perform well in their chosen career in education.
Applicants career goals, professional interests, academic background, attitudes, and philosophy must be consistent with the programs offered by the Warner School and its stated mission.
Additional criteria may be established for individual programs.
Please scan and upload your transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary education are required if admitted to the program.
Letters of recommendation from members of the academic community and/or workplace professionals who know your qualifications for graduate study are required. Preferably, at least one recommendation should be from a former professor. At least two letters are required for master's applicants and three for doctoral applicants. Letters of recommendation are managed on the online application.
A statement of purpose describing your academic or professional background and your interest in pursuing graduate study at Warner is required. The statement of purpose is generally between two and four pages, double-spaced. You can upload a file or cut and paste into the online application.
Current resume or curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the online application.
A writing sample. Upload your writing sample with your application. This must be written in English and may be a term paper from your earlier academic work, or a five- or six-page commentary on an issue in education that you have written for this purpose only. The paper should support an academic argument, reference citations, and use a research style sheet.
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants who are non-native English speakers

Tuition USD 29,304

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