“Demand for online instruction continues to grow as people look for more cost-effective and convenient ways to access and provide high-quality training,” said Michael Speziale, Ed.D., dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at Wilkes University. “This program will develop experts with the skills needed to facilitate real learning in an online environment.”

The online teaching degree is a 30-credit program that can be completed in less than two years. It applies the latest research to prepare graduates in instructional design, assessment, research, advanced technology and building collaboration into e-learning courses. Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree.

For more information about the degree program, contact Wilkes University at (800) WILKES-U Ext. 4671 or visit www.wilkes.edu/GradEd. Summer registration opened March 23 for classes beginning May 2 and June 20. Application and registration deadline for these sessions is two weeks prior to the start.

Wilkes University is a premier liberal arts university located in northeastern Pennsylvania. One of the largest private providers of graduate education for teachers in Pennsylvania, Wilkes offers 16 master’s degree programs in education, a doctor of education degree in educational leadership, and a letter of endorsement in teacher leadership and instructional coaching. Wilkes currently offers eight online graduate education degrees.

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