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    Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.)

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    East Lansing, USMAOnline2 years
    $54,102.50
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, online MA program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $54,103.

    About the program

    The program enhances educators' understanding of teaching and learning issues for adult learners in postsecondary institutions, organizations, and society. It covers learning in adulthood and strategies for helping adults learn.

    Focus: coursework
    #1 higher education administration (U.S. News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Rolling
    TBA

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min If taken before January 21, 2026: Regular admission: Score of 79 with no subscore below 17 (graduate applicants consult MSU's Graduate School)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher (graduate applicants consult MSU's Graduate School)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University is $54,103 across 30 required credits.
    Is Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 3.0 overall grade point average
    What work-permit options follow Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University: 12 months OPT (US)