Master in Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (Master's)

At Simpson College, tuition is Tuition for the programme is $625 per credit hour..

This programme prepares educators to lead in complex, evolving school environments through research-based instructional design. Students develop skills in trauma-informed practices and adaptive teaching strategies. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of theory and technology integration in learning. Graduates are equipped to support student-centered classrooms and mentor peers in educational settings.

Focus areas include trauma-informed practice, instructional agility, technology integration, sustainable educator wellbeing, learner-focused instructional design, adaptive teaching strategies.

The programme requires two years of study with students taking two eight-week courses each fall and spring term. It includes coursework focused on instructional design, trauma-informed practices, and educator wellbeing.

Graduates work as educational leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers in K-12 settings with a focus on adaptive and inclusive teaching.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, two-year programme with two eight-week terms per academic year. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.

Simpson College’s liberal arts tradition provides the foundation for a broad academic offering across on-campus, online and graduate study. Undergraduate students can choose from more than 80 majors, minors, concentrations and pre-professional programs. Academic areas include business and economics, chemistry and physics, life sciences, mathematics and computer science, media and communication, music, theatre arts, teacher education, and political science, sociology and criminal justice. Honors students add interdisciplinary courses and research fellowships, while the Center for Exploratory Studies helps undecided students find an academic direction.

Learning combines theory with practical application through research, study abroad, internships and other immersive experiences. A 13:1 student-teacher ratio supports personalized attention, while faculty and staff assist students with classroom work and career planning. The 85-acre campus sits in the heart of Indianola, a central Iowa city with housing, dining, clubs, performing and creative arts, 22 varsity sports, intramural activities, parks and trails. Des Moines is about 20 minutes away, giving students access to Iowa’s capital city while retaining a residential campus setting.

International students can engage with Simpson’s Office of International Education and Study Abroad through May Term travel courses and semester programs. Simpson offers access to more than 60 ISEP programs in dozens of countries, plus faculty-led courses in locations including Brazil, Italy, Japan, Spain and New Zealand. Study-abroad scholarships include more than 40 Walt Scholarships annually. Horizons supports program applications, passport and health information, and scholarship submissions. Provider deadlines vary, so early planning matters.