University of Sioux Falls

Earn Your M.Ed.
in Teaching
100% Online Beginning in January 2027!

You’re already an expert in your field. Beginning January 2027, USF gets you licensed to teach in South Dakota in just 17 months, on your own schedule, 100% online. Request information today, and a USF admissions counselor will walk you through program details, tuition, financial aid options and your enrollment timeline.

New Term Starts

January 11, 2027

Anticipated Graduation

In as few as 17 months

Application Deadline

January 10, 2027

No Cost to Apply

Submit your application for free

Lead A Classroom in Less
Than a Year and a Half.

Most students work full time through the first 13 months of coursework, and then step into a paid professional semester of student teaching to finish licensed and ready for the classroom. USF's Fredrikson School of Education is CAEP-accredited and approved by the South Dakota Department of Education, so the license you earn here is one districts are already looking for.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Travis came to USF as the first in his family to attend college, unsure exactly where he'd land. Hear how USF helped lead the way to his career today.

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an academic major taught at the secondary level, or a related field
Minimum 3.0 GPA from prior degree
Completed application, including a personal statement (250–500 words) on your long-term education and career goals
Passing score on the Praxis II exam in your undergraduate major content area, completed within your first 9 credit hours of coursework
No application fee

Curriculum

You'll complete the program over 17 months, working full time through most of the program before finishing with a professional student teaching semester. Courses include:

Foundations of Education
Educational Psychology & Evaluation
Pedagogy for Middle and Secondary
Exceptional Students
Literacy Across the Curriculum
Teacher Residency: Secondary/K–12
And more

Tuition

USF charges graduate tuition by the credit hour, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees..

$430 per credit hour for 26-27
34-35 total program credits*

*K–12 majors (music, foreign language, physical education and art) will need an additional credit in methods

Financial Aid

Federal financial aid is available to students enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit hours per semester. USF also offers students access to private alternative loans and an interest-free payment plan.

Ready To Make It Real?

Request information today, and a USF admissions counselor will help you map out tuition, financial aid and enrollment timelines for your M.Ed.

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