The University of Iowa College of Education’s online academic graduate programs have earned national recognition by U.S. News & World Report.

The college’s two online master’s programs—Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency (MATLCC), and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership—are now ranked No. 31 in the nation. 

MATLCC helps teachers learn how to create better student outcomes and take their teaching skills to a higher plane using research-derived, real-world-tested strategies. MATLCC helps teachers create a school environment that supports diverse students in meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow. 

The MA in Educational Leadership is an accredited Iowa school administrator licensure program that prepares students for appointments as school principals and for positions in area education agencies as well as state departments of education.

“It’s very important for us to provide cutting-edge theory and practice in flexible formats,” says UI College of Education Dean Daniel Clay. “Students in these nationally ranked online graduate programs will help fill critical leadership positions that contribute to schools and communities across the state and nation.”

Programs were ranked based on multiple factors, including engagement, or the extent to which a degree program promotes participation by enabling students to effectively interact with instructors and classmates; services and technologies; faculty credentials and training; and peer evaluations.

Click here to read the entire article, which includes a list of all nine online UI programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report.