Master in Multicultural Education (Master's)

The deadline to apply for the Sep 2026 intake is Sep 1, 2026. Tuition is Tuition is $665 per credit hour, totaling $19,950 plus fees for the 30-credit programme..

This online master's programme is designed for licensed teachers and working professionals seeking to advance their careers while maintaining full-time employment. Students study curriculum development, classroom management, and instructional strategies through a flexible, asynchronous format. The programme allows customization through eight elective courses aligned with individual career goals. It does not require a teaching license for the general track, but licensure options are available.

Focus areas include Comparative International Education, Understanding Research Design and Program Evaluation, Learning and Social Management Strategies for the Classroom, Curriculum Development, Conflict Resolution in Education, School-Based Management.

The programme requires 30 credit hours across 10 courses, with no thesis or capstone requirement. Students complete eight elective courses and two core courses focused on research and instructional practice.

Graduates work as classroom educators, instructional specialists, academic coaches, and school principals in public, private, and international school settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Official transcripts, two references, and an online application are required. No entrance exams are needed.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. 100% online, asynchronous, full-time or part-time, typically completed in 11 to 16 months. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 73% of applicants.

North Park University began in 1891, founded by Swedish immigrants to serve a single community. Its Christian identity remains central, while students from other faiths are welcomed. The campus reflects an intercultural mission, with half of students identifying as people of color and 10 active cultural student groups, including the Black Student Union, East Asian Student Association, and Latin American Student Organization.

Academic options span business, education, music, art and theatre, nursing and health sciences, seminary, humanities and social sciences, and STEM. Students can pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, minors, and pre-professional tracks. A core liberal arts curriculum supports exploration across subjects and helps students develop their interests. Recent offerings include a bachelor’s program in computer science and a minor or certificate in artificial intelligence for business.

The 30-plus-acre Chicago campus provides green space on the city’s north side, with internships and career training available through the wider city. International students complete online pre-arrival and in-person orientations and also participate in Threshold Week of Welcome, which introduces peers, campus resources, and city activities. The Office of Intercultural Student Affairs provides cultural clubs, student advocacy, and success programming. North Park’s location in the 60625 ZIP code places students in one of the nation’s most diverse areas.