The School of Education and Social Policy currently offers a variety of masters degree options across four academic areas.
Through interdisciplinary learning, exceptional faculty, and hands-on experience, our students gain expertise in AI ethics, tech policy, and human-centered innovation. Learn How to Apply.
In this highly customizable, one-year program, candidates explore various areas of education, including equitable teaching methods, instructional design, and more. Subsequent endorsements are available for licensed Illinois teachers. Learn How to Apply.
An 18-month program that prepares candidates to be social justice-oriented elementary teachers (grades 1-6). Graduates earn a teaching license. Additional ESL or Bilingual Education endorsements are available. Learn How to Apply.
An 18-month program that prepares candidates to be social justice-oriented secondary teachers (grades 5-12) in English, French, math, science, social science, or Spanish. Graduates earn a teaching license. Additional ESL or Bilingual Education endorsements are available. Learn How to Apply.
A one-year program that advances the understanding and practice of teaching and learning through theory, design, socio-cultural aspects of learning, cognition, and research. Interest areas include the design of learning environments, educational technology, and research. Learn How to Apply.
Northwestern undergraduates can begin a master's degree while earning their bachelor's degree. The Accelerated Master’s program is available in all concentrations: Educational Studies, Elementary Teaching, Learning Sciences, and Secondary Teaching. Learn How to Apply.
The Higher Education Administration and Policy program prepares both new and current higher education professionals to be leaders who transform the lives of individuals, the trajectory of organizations, and the impact of institutions – all within the higher education landscape. Learn How to Apply.
The Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change (MSLOC) offers an alternative to MBA programs and master's programs in organizational development, organizational behavior, industrial/organizational psychology, human resource development or similar graduate programs. Learn How to Apply.
This dual-degree program, designed by SESP and the Department of Economics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), explores applied economics and its application to real world policies in both Chinese and US contexts.Students attend classes on campuses in Sha Tin, Hong Kong at the Chinese University of Hong Kong for 10 months and Northwestern's Evanston campus for seven months. Learn How to Apply.
The MOD program is a full-time, one-year master’s degree focused on developing problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills for driving organizational change. It equips you to engage with diverse perspectives and guide transformative workplace change across sectors. Learn How to Apply.