Education: Instructional Coaching MS
Master of Science in Education
Is this program right for you?
Structured to be convenient and responsive to your needs and interests as an educator, the Master of Science in Education: Instructional Coaching program at UW–Madison builds your teaching and leadership skills.
- Your courses are 100% online, so you can conveniently earn your degree from anywhere in the world
- Occasional video conferencing keeps you and your instructor connected and engaged in the discussion of coursework and current educational issues
- Curriculum is aligned with state and national teaching standards, and your assignments will be tailored to take into account the topic areas you want to strengthen within your teaching practice
Education that works for you
Take the next step in your career by earning your Master in Education: Instructional Coaching designed for educators.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Education: Instructional Coaching
Commitment
2 years
Tuition
$800 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program only admits for summer term
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Learn moreApplication deadlines
Summer 2027
- Deadline: May 1, 2027
Summer 2028
- Deadline: May 1, 2028
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Program requirements
Application materials required
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Program Overview: MS Education: Instructional Coaching
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Register now →February 10, 2027 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Student Panel: MS Education: Instructional Coaching
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Education: Instructional Coaching MS
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The UW-Madison School of Education was ranked eighth in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Overall Best Online Master’s in Education Programs.
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What you’ll learn
Become a research-driven educator through the MS in Education: Instructional Coaching program. Through coursework and real-world applications, you’ll learn skills needed to improve learning outcomes and empower students.
- Fully online curriculum; you choose when you do most of your work each week
- Complete online projects and classwork as part of a team and individually
- Learn with assignments tailored to your goals as a teacher
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