Baker’s Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degree is a 36-credit hour degree program designed to develop exemplary educational leaders in PreK-12 classrooms. Along with an emphasis on application in the classroom, the program combines the necessary knowledge base with opportunities for personal and professional growth, preparing teachers to meet today’s challenges in the teaching profession.

The MAEd program objectives are closely aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Course content and assessments focus on the indicators of these standards. The MAEd program objectives are listed below. The Indicators of these standards are found in the MSSL and MAEd Policy and Procedures Handbook a student receives with entry into the MAEd program.

Accelerated Classes – Our graduate education programs are designed to work with your existing schedule and lifestyle. Classes meet one night each week or on Saturday mornings during the school year and either during the day or in the evening for 6 or 7 weeks during the summer.

Apply and Start Anytime – Our classes are held year round with new classes starting every 6 or 7 weeks. Start a program at any time during the year and take classes at your own pace.

Applicable Courses – Our graduates consistently report that the knowledge they gain in class is immediately transferable to their daily professional lives.

Cohort Option – Our MAEd is also available in a cohort format for students who live a significant distance from one of our campuses.

If you join a cohort group, you will meet at a local facility one night each week for the duration of the program. Contact Baker to find a cohort forming in your area.

Faculty – Our instructors are current or former educators who have amassed years of first-hand knowledge and experience. You will learn from highly knowledgeable veteran teachers who have been in the classroom and can relate to your real-life work experiences.

Transfer Hours – You can apply up to six credit hours of approved graduate credit completed prior to entering our degree program.

Financial Aid – Our graduate programs are approved for federal financial loan programs. Contact Financial Aid for further information.

9 credit hours of liberal arts graduate courses

9 credit hours of approved graduate education electives

Capstone Project - Your capstone project is a portfolio designed to assess your growth and development throughout our program. Portfolios are required and must be submitted to the faculty prior to graduation.

Admission requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Teaching certificate

What we need from you:
• Completed application form & fee
• Official transcript indicating a bachelor’s degree conferred from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Copy of a valid teaching certificate. Verification of one year of teaching experience
• Minimum TOEFL scores for international students

Print out Admission checklist here

Pursue your MAEd degree at either our Overland Park, KS, Topeka, KS or Wichita, KS campus.

Overland Park
Baker University
Administrative Office
8001 College Blvd., Ste. 100
Overland Park, KS 66210
Ph. 913-491-4432

Northland
Northpointe II
7509 NW Tiffany Spgs Pkwy,
Suite 102
Kansas City, MO 64150
816-880-6643

Wichita
3450 North Rock Road, Bldg. 400
Wichita, KS 67226
Ph. 316-636-2322

Topeka
Baker University
2641 SW Wanamaker Road
Topeka, KS 66614
Ph. 785-272-6442