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Dominican University Online

Dominican University Online

Overview of Dominican University Online

Dominican University is situated near Chicago, in River Forest, Illinois. The university was one of the first in the nation to provide a comprehensive academic program for women that included coursework in math and science. According to the university the education is rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition of excellence. A goal of the school is to provide holistic adult growth to their students and encourage their students to have respect for other traditions.

The master's degree programs begin six times each year. In addition, the university reports to offer a state-of-the-art e-learning system. Also, accreditation has been provided by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Points of Distinction

  • Consistently ranked as a top-tier Master's-level university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report
  • Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best values in education
  • Providing education for over a century
  • Master's degree achieved in only 18 months
  • The online master's degrees are the same as the on-campus degrees

Areas of Study

The Master of Arts in Education degrees are designed to provide the skills and credentials required for certified teachers to advance in their careers. The Master of Arts in Education offers three areas of concentration: Reading, elementary education and English as a second language. All the programs offer the newest education research.

The programs emphasize student involvement and being concerned about the unique cultural and academic needs of every student. The programs also emphasize addressing the needs of society through teaching.

The master's degrees offer the knowledge and skill for teachers to keep their teaching certification, fulfill professional development requirements and be prepared for a variety of teaching situations.

Dominican University Online Admissions

The admissions representatives guide the applicants through the admissions procedure. In addition, a variety of financial aid is available for qualified students.

Dominican University Online Faculty Quality

The classes are taught by the experienced, qualified faculty members who teach on-campus. The university reports the instructors are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields. The teachers use the same text books utilized in the on-campus classrooms.

Dominican University Online Student Body

Some students are seeking education based in a Catholic Dominican tradition. Many students are seeking to enhance their careers and others are acquiring education in order to change their occupations.

Dominican University Online Student Life

The Dominican University Online students have access to the Rebecca Crown Library and are also provided assistance from the Center for Career Development. The students can attend classes 24/7. In addition, the courses have been designed to allow for plenty of interaction between students and with the instructors. Students also have access to online chat rooms and message boards. Virtual office hours are available. Students are also provided assistance from their program representative and an academic advisor.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Basic Skills

  • Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in English as A Second Language

Education And Teaching

  • Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Education
  • Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in English as A Second Language

Dominican University Online Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Master

Dominican University Online Campus Locations

Online

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