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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Join a Master's Cohort Today!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    National University’s program is offered online with optional study group meetings (in some regions) and an online support environment through My- eCoach. A portfolio of your work with the students you teach is developed during your courses and allows you to “show case” and apply your skills and knowledge.  This portfolio serves as your master’s thesis, and its inquiry-based nature customizes the program to your classroom.  Five of the 10 courses are devoted to developing each part of your portfolio, which means that 5 of your master’s courses will directly relate to and impact your teaching and your students.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    You have a choice of submitting the portfolio for scoring by the National Board, as desired (we align the NBCT submission dates to match your coursework). If you choose to submit your portfolio for scoring, NBCT will distinguish you as a teacher leader in the field of education.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    New cohorts are forming today, including our new Masters of Science in Instructional Leadership and Master of Arts in Collaborative Leadership degree programs!  View the Program Facts Presentation below for more information, or download the Program Facts document.  You can also attend an Online Information Meeting.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Master's Program Pathways Video: View the video below for an overview from Director Rae Adams on our Master's program options.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Explore Options for Financing Your Program

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Visit the U.S. Department of Education Student Loan and Loan Forgiveness website for information on   options for funding your master's program.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Visit a National University Online Information Center near you to speak with an adviser and access interactive demonstrations of our online learning environments!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Additional online and face-to-face support is available for active NBCT candidates, including those who do not require a master’s degree.  As a member of a cohort, you are pre-approved to join My eCoach NBCT online support community for $35. In California, the National University Professional Teacher Development Center (PTDC) has scholarships for your NBCT fees (up to $2,000 each) on a first-come, first-served basis.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cohorts of 15 or more teachers receive a 15% tuition reduction!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Check out the Program Flyer for information about the program and each class.  You have the option of joining an existing cohort, including new cohorts being developed for secondary science, social studies, and English-Language Arts teachers, or organizing your own cohort in your district.  Visit the New Cohort page for a list of cohorts forming now in your region. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Review the Program Facts presentation below and make an informed decision about joining a  cohort.  Start this March and have your degree by April, 2013!!  Download the  NU Application Packet and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    National University Course Catalog, then visit the March Cohort page to review the schedule and complete the Applicant Verification Form today!