Master of Education
Explore Messiah University's Master of Education (M.Ed.) program, offering flexible online courses and specialized tracks, with no-fee tuition and expert faculty.
CAIU employees and employees of member districts receive a 30% tuition discount in Messiah’s special education, SEBW and TESOL programs.
Messiah University School of Graduate and Professional Studies has partnered with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) to provide a 30% tuition discount for CAIU employees and member employees in public, vocational and non-public schools in the CAIU district. The discount is available to employees and member-district employees enrolled in graduate-level education degrees, certificates and/or certification programs in the special education; social, emotional and behavior wellness (SEBW); and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) content areas.
The discount can be applied each term until the student completes their program as long as the student remains in good academic standing. It is not stackable with other Messiah University tuition discount programs.
Learn more about qualifying areas of study:
Special Education Certification PK-12
- P Pa Teaching Certification
Earn your PDE Certification in Special Education PK-12 with Messiah University's no-fee tuition program, flexible online courses, and field experience.
PK-12 or Secondary Education Master of Education
- T Track
Earn your Master of Education in PK-12 or Secondary Education at Messiah University. Flexible, no-fee tuition, and approval for Pennsylvania intern certification.
Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness Endorsement (PK-12)
- P Pa Teaching Certification
Earn your PDE Certification in Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness with no-fee tuition. Prepare to support students facing trauma and mental health challenges.
STEAM Education
- G Graduate Certificate
Enhance your teaching skills with a no-fee online Graduate Certificate in STEAM Education, completing in 12-15 months while gaining real-world experience.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Master of Education
- T Track
Messiah University’s Master of Education with a degree track in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) will provide educators with the specialized knowledge and skill to help English learners (ELs) acquire language and learn academic content in their classrooms.
English as a Second Language Program Specialist (PK-12)
- P Pa Teaching Certification
Enroll in the English as a Second Language Program Specialist at Messiah University — No-fee tuition, 16 credits, and prepare to teach diverse learners in PK-12.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Master of Education
- T Track
Messiah University’s Master of Education with a degree track in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) will provide educators with the specialized knowledge and skill to help English learners (ELs) acquire language and learn academic content in their classrooms.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- G Graduate Certificate
Earn a Graduate Certificate in TESOL at Messiah University. Complete in 9-12 months with no tuition fees and gain essential skills to teach English learners.
Julia Varela
Assistant Director of Enrollment, Graduate & Professional Studies