Get an international M.Ed. with your PgCTL credits.

ITU counts up to 15 of your PgCTL credits toward its M.Ed. You only pay for the 18 credits that are left.

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A progression pathway for PgCTL graduates

International Teachers University (ITU) Washington, D.C., is opening a progression route to a Master's in Education (M.Ed.) for graduates of the Professional Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (PgCTL).

ITU is a degree-granting university in Washington D.C. Its M.Ed. is a 33-credit master's degree built for practicing teachers, taught entirely online.

The learning you completed during your PgCTL can be evaluated for academic credit toward it. What you have already built counts toward what comes next.

Where a master's can take you

A master's is the qualification most senior and specialist roles in education ask for. These are the directions it opens.

Lead a department

Own a subject across a school and mentor the teachers in it.

Design curriculum and assessment

Decide what a phase learns, and how that learning is measured.

Train and coach teachers

Build professional development and coach colleagues in practice.

Specialize in your subject

Become the person your school turns to in your discipline.

And several routes beyond these

Graduates also move into phase and academic coordination, assessment design, school counseling and learning support, education consulting, curriculum publishing, teacher education, and doctoral study.

About the M.Ed.

International Teachers University is a degree-granting university based in Washington D.C., licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission.

Its Master's in Education goes deep on teaching and learning rather than school administration. Every course connects back to what you do in your own classroom.

A master's degree also needs no explaining. Every principal and every HR team already knows what it is, and what it is worth.

33 credits12 months100% online4 specializations$227 per credit

You choose one of four specializations:

  • English Language and Literacy Instruction
  • Teaching Mathematics and Numeracy
  • Teaching in Early Years and Primary Phase of Education
  • Teaching Specialist Subject (any subject)
Read the full program on the ITU website →

This program does not lead to teacher licensure.

How your PgCTL learning is recognized

Through recognition of prior learning, ITU faculty evaluate your PgCTL documentation against the learning outcomes of the M.Ed. courses. Where your work meets those outcomes, credit is awarded.

Your PgCTL documentationThe work you already produced
Evaluated by ITU facultyAgainst course learning outcomes
Credit awardedUp to 15 of the M.Ed.'s 33

If 15 credits are successfully transferred, that leaves 18 credits, over twelve months: advanced curriculum design, instructional planning for diverse learning needs, English language for multilingual classrooms, your chosen specialization, and a six-credit action research project.

Your degree will not say "online"

In the United States, mode of study is not recorded on the transcript or the degree certificate. Both state the degree conferred, the program of study and the credits earned.

The curriculum, the assessments and the academic standards are the same irrespective of delivery mode.

International Teachers University Master's in Education degree certificate

What it costs

A US online M.Ed. usually costs $22,000 to $25,000. A Master of Teaching in New Zealand is around NZ$45,000, and a UK PGCE is around £22,000.

Full M.Ed. fee at ITU, 33 credits$7,500
Up to 15 credits awarded for prior learning−$3,405
Remaining fee for 18 credits$4,095
PgCTL Graduate Scholarship−$1,845
You pay$2,250

This assumes all 15 credits are awarded for prior learning. Your actual fee will depend on the number of credits you are awarded.

The PgCTL Graduate Scholarship is for graduates like you. You already hold a Level 6 teaching qualification and the classroom practice behind it. ITU wants that depth of expertise in its cohort, and the scholarship recognizes it.

Installments

You do not have to pay the program fee at once. Split it across 3, 6 or 9 monthly installments.

Eligibility
for the Program

  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
  • A GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale
  • Evidence of English proficiency, if your degree was not taught in English

How to apply

  1. ApplicationSubmit your M.Ed. application and the RPL form online.
    Apply for the M.Ed. Fill the RPL form
  2. Preliminary evaluationLearn how many credits you could be awarded through RPL.
  3. Offer letterGet your offer letter along with the final RPL evaluation.
  4. EnrollmentComplete the admission formalities and begin your M.Ed.

You will know how many credits you have been awarded, and what you owe, before you sign anything.

Frequently asked questions

How many credits will I be awarded, and when will I know?
Up to 15 of the M.Ed.'s 33 credits. You receive a preliminary, non-binding view shortly after you submit your application. The binding decision follows after you are admitted, and always before you sign your enrollment agreement.
What if fewer than 15 credits are awarded?
If fewer than 15 credits are awarded, you will accordingly have to complete the remaining credits at ITU. Your fee structure will also be revised to match the credits for which you will be studying at ITU.
Can I complete in less than 12 months?
Yes, students who enroll with RPL can complete in less than 12 months. Your program manager can help you once you are enrolled.
When do the classes happen?
Classes are scheduled so that learners across different time zones can attend comfortably. Sessions combine self-paced study with instructor-led classes, and the timetable is set with our international cohort in mind.
Will this be recognized in my country?
An M.Ed. is a globally understood degree, and it is read as a credible signal of strong pedagogical expertise wherever you teach. The degree is awarded by International Teachers University, Washington D.C.
Is there a job guarantee?
No. No university attaches an employment guarantee to a degree. Student Placement Guidance is available on-demand. You can read more on ITU Student Catalogue.

Take the next step

Expressing interest takes a few minutes, and the evaluation of your prior learning is free.

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