Save over $40,000 on your Master’s Degree! Start earning your degree for $10,000

*according to educationdata.org in 2024 the average Master's Degree costs over $51,000

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Take your first Happy Teacher course TODAY! Complete just four (3 credit) HT courses, and you’ll be well on your way to earning your master’s degree and save $2,840 on your UIU Master's Degree.

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Earn Your Master's Degree for $10,480

Teachers Save $2,840 when they take 12 semester credits with Happy Teacher. All 12 credits transfer into Upper Iowa’s Master's in Education program, bringing the cost of your masters degree to only $10,000!

Happy Teacher (12 credits) $1,600
Upper Iowa Master’s Program (24 credits) $8,880
TOTAL $10,480

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If you’re pursuing Special Education or English as a Second Language, you may qualify for the TEACH Grant and receive up to $8,000 toward your degree.

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  • Master in Teacher Leadership

    Teacher Leadership Building a Positive School Culture AI in Education Trauma-Informed Education (*Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted)

    Courses you will take at UIU after the Happy Teacher starter package:

    *Does not qualify for TEACH grant
    *This MA program does not include licensure. Check with your state on licensing requirements

    Course Number Semester Credits Course Title(s)
    Happy Teacher Courses 12 Teacher Leadership
    Building a Positive School Culture
    AI in Education
    Trauma-Informed Education
    *Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted
    EDU 512 3 Educational Research Methods
    EDU 531 3 Teaching & Working in a Multicultural Setting
    EDU 590 3 Capstone Seminar
    EDU 516 3 Best Practices: Research-Based Teaching Strategies
    EDU 522 3 Assessment for Learning
    EDU 524 3 Issues in Educational Psychology and Learning
    EDU 534 3 Instructional Coaching
    EDU 538 3 Educational Policy
    Begin Your Master Ed Program Today! 
  • Master's in English As Second Language

    Happy Teacher Courses, 12 semester credits: AI in Education, Building a Positive School Culture. Time Management, and Effective Strategies for English Language Learners (*Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted)

    Courses you will take at UIU after the Happy Teacher starter package:

    *If you are eligible, this degree qualifies for the TEACH grant. CLICK HERE for more info.
    *This MA program does not include licensure. Check with your state on licensing requirements

    Course Number Semester Credits Course Title(s)
    Happy Teacher Courses 12 AI in Education
    Building a Positive School Culture
    Time Management
    Effective Strategies for English Language Learners
    *Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted
    EDU 512 3 Educational Research Methods
    EDU 531 3 Teaching & Working in a Multicultural Setting
    EDU 590 3 Capstone Seminar
    EDU 543 3 Concepts of English
    EDU 544 3 Curriculum & Methods of ESL
    EDU 545 3 Language Acquisition
    EDU 547 3 Problems in English Grammar
    EDU 548 3 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
    Begin Your Master Ed Program Today! 
  • M.Ed. in Special Education

    M.Ed. in Special Education: AI in Education, Building a Positive School Culture. Time Management,Effective Strategies for English Language Learners(*Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted)

    Courses you will take at UIU after the Happy Teacher starter package:

    *If you are eligible, this degree qualifies for the TEACH grant. CLICK HERE for more info.
    *This MA program does not include licensure. Check with your state on licensing requirements

    Course Number Semester Credits Course Title(s)
    Happy Teacher Courses 12 AI in Education
    Building a Positive School Culture
    Time Management
    Effective Strategies for English Language Learners
    *Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted
    EDU 512 3 Educational Research Methods
    EDU 531 3 Teaching & Working in a Multicultural Setting
    EDU 590 3 Capstone Seminar
    EDU 559 3 Home, School, Community Relations
    EDU 567 3 Characteristics with Individuals with Disabilities
    EDU 565 3 Methods/Curriculum: Behavior Disorders K-12
    EDU 569 3 Methods/Curriculum: Learning Disabilities K-12
    EDU 507 3 Diagnostic Assessment Practices in Reading and Language Arts
    Begin Your Master Ed Program Today! 
  • M.Ed. in Gifted and Talented

    Happy Teacher Courses, 12 semester credits: AI in Education, Building a Positive School Culture. Time Management,Effective Strategies for English Language Learners (*Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted)

    Courses you will take at UIU after the Happy Teacher starter package:

    *This MA program does not include licensure. Check with your state on licensing requirements

    Course Number Semester Credits Course Title(s)
    Happy Teacher Courses 12 AI in Education
    Building a Positive School Culture
    Time Management
    Effective Strategies for English Language Learners
    *Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted
    EDU 512 3 Educational Research Methods
    EDU 531 3 Teaching & Working in a Multicultural Setting
    EDU 590 3 Capstone Seminar
    SPED 539 3 Introduction to Gifted Education
    SPED 540 3 Methods and Curriculum: Gifted Education PreK-12
    SPED 541 3 Administration & Supervision of Gifted Programs
    SPED 542 3 Practicum: Gifted Programs
    EDU 516 3 Best Practices: Research-Based Teaching Strategies
    Begin Your Master Ed Program Today! 
  • M.Ed. in Reading

    Happy Teacher Courses, 12 semester credits: AI in Education, Building a Positive School Culture. Time Management, Effective Strategies for English Language Learners (*Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted)

    Courses you will take at UIU after the Happy Teacher starter package:

    *This MA program does not include licensure. Check with your state on licensing requirements

    Course Number Semester Credits Course Title(s)
    Happy Teacher Courses 12 AI in Education
    Building a Positive School Culture
    Time Management
    Effective Strategies for English Language Learners
    *Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted
    EDU 512 3 Educational Research Methods
    EDU 531 3 Teaching & Working in a Multicultural Setting
    EDU 590 3 Capstone Seminar – Reading
    EDU 507 3 Diagnostic Assessment Practices in Reading and Language Arts
    EDU 580 3 Best Practices in Literacy Interventions
    EDU 525 3 Content Area Literacy
    EDU 545 3 Language Acquisition
    EDU 585 3 Advanced Instructional Issues and Methods in Reading and Language Arts
    Begin Your Master Ed Program Today! 
  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

    Happy Teacher Courses, 12 semester credits: AI in Education, Building a Positive School Culture. Time Management, Effective Strategies for English Language Learners (*Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted)

    Courses you will take at UIU after the Happy Teacher starter package:

    *This MA program does not include licensure. Check with your state on licensing requirements

    Course Number Semester Credits Course Title(s)
    Happy Teacher Courses 12 AI in Education
    Building a Positive School Culture
    Time Management
    Effective Strategies for English Language Learners
    *Other Happy Teacher courses may be substituted
    EDU 512 3 Educational Research Methods
    EDU 531 3 Teaching & Working in a Multicultural Setting
    EDU 590 3 Capstone Seminar – Early Childhood
    ECE 523 3 Health, Safety, Nutrition in Early Childhood
    ECE 551 3 Introduction to Early Childhood
    ECE 552 3 Observation & Assessment in Early Education
    ECE 556 3 Administration / Supervision: Early Childhood
    ECE 557 3 Methods / Curriculum: Early Childhood Education
    Begin Your Master Ed Program Today! 

Why Teachers Love the Happy Teacher + Upper Iowa Master's Degree

The 12-semester Happy Teacher Package paired with Upper Iowa University’s Master’s in Education helps teachers move up the pay scale with a program designed for real life.

With month-long Happy Teacher courses and 8-week UIU sessions (including a 6-week summer option), educators focus on one course at a time through 100% online, self-paced classes. Expert faculty, dedicated advisors, and strong support make the process seamless from start to finish.

“The program was so do-able, even with working full time and three kids.”

100% of surveyed teachers who completed this pathway would recommend it for the flexibility, support, and pay scale movement that lasts a lifetime.

Take the next step—Happy Teacher and UIU make your master’s achievable.

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