At Mary Baldwin University, we believe great educators can transform lives, strengthen communities and open the door to new possibilities for their students. Earning a graduate degree or certificate in education is a powerful step toward joining the ranks of influential educators who inspire change with confidence and purpose.
Our online graduate education programs offer you exceptional value and flexibility in how you earn your degree. Whether you want to become a licensed teacher in the Commonwealth of Virginia, expand your classroom teaching skills, step into leadership or champion new ideas, MBU’s online programs help you build the expertise you need.
Help shape the future of education with a graduate degree from Mary Baldwin.
At Mary Baldwin University, we’ve designed our online education programs to prepare you to lead with vision and build inclusive communities of learning. Our experienced faculty will give you the skills and knowledge you need to turn your passion for education into action that has a lasting impact.
Our education programs feature 100% online coursework and onsite practicum requirements. This approach allows you to strengthen your skills as an educator while giving you the flexibility you need to earn your degree while maintaining your current professional responsibilities. With a focus on leadership and meaningful engagement, our graduate education programs prepare you to meet the challenges of the modern classroom.
The following lists the online degrees and a certificate available for students through MBU’s online and hybrid programs.
Take the next step in your career with confidence through Mary Baldwin University’s online Master of Education (MEd) program. Strengthen your pedagogical, technological and leadership skills while balancing work and life through our flexible, asynchronous courses.
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the online MEd degree prepares you for endorsements or licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia and empowers you to create greater impact in classrooms and communities. You’ll choose from one these concentrations or endorsement areas:
Career opportunities with a Master of Education degree align with your chosen specialization. You may apply your skills to become a specialist in areas such as special education, gifted education or teaching English as a Second Language. Alternatively, you could expand your impact beyond the classroom by pursuing roles in curriculum development, instructional design or educational leadership.
Designed for aspiring teachers, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree prepares you to engage students, champion inclusivity and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Choose from five endorsement areas and build the skills to become a confident, compassionate educator. With flexible online courses, practicum experiences and expert support, you’ll be ready to earn licensure and make an immediate impact.
Endorsement Areas Include:
Graduates from the online MAT program are prepared to earn their license to teach in the Commonwealth of Virginia in their area of endorsement.
Mary Baldwin University’s online graduate education programs are designed to help you lead with vision, inspire change and create lasting impact in the field of education. Earning your master’s degree or certificate from MBU can open new doors for career growth, leadership opportunities and personal fulfillment.
Invest in your own future and you’ll be better prepared to help shape the futures of the students and communities you serve.
