If you are interested in earning a special education teaching endorsement, but don't want to earn a full master's degree, the Special Education Certificate is right for you. Iowa State's School of Education offers the courses needed to earn Iowa's Instructional Strategist II: Behavior Disorders/Learning Disabilities, ages 5-21.
(This certificate is not accepting applications for 2024 at this time.)
Degrees Offered:
Application Deadlines:
September 1 for Spring Admission
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 83 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 56 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
This graduate certificate is primarily designed for those working in education, training, professional development, design, and/or outreach who wish to accredit and enhance their knowledge and skills. All credits earned toward the Instructional Design Certificate are Iowa State University graduate credits and can be earned before, after, or concurrently with a master or doctoral degree.
Degrees Offered:
Application Deadlines:
Fall term - June 15, Spring term - Nov 15, Summer term - March 15.
International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 100 |
| IELTS | 7.5 |
| PTE | 68 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
The program provides a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in theories, methods, practice, and leadership skills.
Degrees Offered:
Application Deadlines:
Fall term - June 15, Spring term - Nov 15, Summer term - March 15.
International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 100 |
| IELTS | 7.5 |
| PTE | 68 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
The certificate also affords participants an opportunity to inquire into the complex relationships between P-20 schooling and broader cultural, economic, political, and social structures, policies, and practices. The certificate offers a range of topical and methodological vantage points to study social justice and education.
Degrees Offered:
Application Deadlines:
Fall term - June 15, Spring term - Nov 15, Summer term - March 15.
International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 83 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 56 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
If you are interested in pursuing secondary education (teaching in a middle school or high school) or K-12 education, you will need to choose a major in your area of interest and enroll in the college where your major is located. Our secondary education program prepares students to teach at the middle and high school levels by encouraging you to become an expert in your subject matter by majoring in that subject.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization:
Application Deadlines:
TBD
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 83 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 56 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
If you have a bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field and want to teach science to students in grades 5-12, then you’ll want to join our science education graduate program. The Iowa State University School of Education offers a M.A.T. in science education through our Educator Preparation Program for individuals already possessing an undergraduate science degree. This program leads to licensure recommendation.
Degrees Offered:
Application Deadlines:
February 1 for summer admission
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 83 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 56 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
If you have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or closely related field and want to teach math to students in grades 5-12, our Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Mathematics Education with a recommendation for mathematics licensure is just for you. In this program, you can become a licensed teacher in 12 months, as well as obtain a master’s degree, through our accelerated program. If you already hold a teaching endorsement/certification, you are not eligible for the MAT program. If you already hold teacher certification, please explore our M.Ed./M.S. programs instead of the MAT Program.
Degrees Offered:
Application Deadlines:
Fall term - June 15, Spring term - Nov 15, Summer term - March 15.
International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 83 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 56 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
We offer doctoral, master’s and certificate programs in a variety of areas designed to help you further your career all while learning from leaders in the fields of higher education and PK-12 school systems. You’ll learn from researchers studying the latest methods and setting the standards for the next generation of learners.
Whether you’re looking for in-person, hybrid or fully online, contact us today and find a program that works for you.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
Area(s) of Emphasis:
Application Deadlines:
Application deadlines vary by program area. Go to https://www.education.iastate.edu/graduate-programs/ and click on the program area you are interested in to view the program area's application process and deadlines.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 83 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 56 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
The Iowa State School of Education Applied Research Methods in the Human Sciences Graduate Certificate is designed for current or future administrators in education, social service, and non-profit institutions and organizations who want to enhance their knowledge, skillsets, and employment possibilities by adding expertise in social science research methods; and post-baccalaureate students in education and other broad social science fields (such as human development & family studies, sociology, women's studies, and inter-departmental graduate students) who are required to produce original social research.
Degrees Offered:
Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 83 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 56 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
