University Partners

Happy Teacher Professional Development Partners With Upper Iowa University and Adams State University

What is the difference between the two?

University Upper Iowa University Upper Iowa University
Is it HLC Accredited? ✔️ ✔️
Are Happy Teacher courses accepted into their Masters of Education Program? ✔️ 🚫
Can I use interest-free Shopify Payment options? ✔️ 🚫
Can I use Happy Teacher Cash, discounts, and coupons? ✔️ 🚫
How are transcripts sent? Emailed
$10 digital transcript		 Mailed
One free paper transcript, $16 for digital transcript
When are grades sent? Within 72 hours of submitting “Course Completion” Grades sent on 1st and 15th, two additional weeks for mailed transcript
How do I pay? When you purchase the course on Happy Teacher Professional Development
Receipt will come from Happy Teacher 		After your course is completed, you pay ASU separately.
You can request a receipt from ASU.

Please check with your Human Resources Department to verify that your course and transcript choices are accepted and approved.

Now Partnering With Upper Iowa University

Save $2,504 on your Master's in Education Degree!

Upper Iowa and Happy Teacher now offer affordable, online master's degrees. Transfer 12 Happy Teacher semester credit into Upper Iowa's renowned master's programs!

Earn your M.Ed. in:

  • Teacher Leadership
  • English as a Second Language
  • Special Education
  • Talented and Gifted

Kickstart Your M.Ed. With Happy Teacher!

Transfer any of our Happy Teacher Master's in Education Packages & save $2,504!

Have you already taken courses with Happy Teacher?

Transfer any four 3 semester courses into Upper Iowa University Master’s program!

Are you employed at a low-income school?

Explore the TEACH Grant for an opportunity to receive up to $4,000 annually towards a master's degree in a high need teaching field. Click HERE to check your eligibility. Note: To qualify, you must pursue an M.Ed. in English as a Second Language, Special Education, or Gifted and Talented Education. The M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership is not eligible.

Upper Iowa Master’s Degrees through Happy Teacher are non-licensing

This means they do not provide a teaching license upon completion. If you are not already a licensed teacher and are seeking licensure through a master’s program, we recommend verifying the specific licensing requirements with your state’s education department, as each state has unique criteria.

Interested in a Master’s Degree?

Happy Teacher courses can help you get there. You can apply any four 3 semester Happy Teacher courses towards an Upper Iowa Master’s degree. Browse all packages below!

Browse Packages

Master of Education - Special Education

This package includes:
ABC's of 504s and IEPs
AI for Educators
Trauma-Informed Education
Integrating Social-Emotional Learning

Explore Package

Master in Teacher Leadership

This package includes:
Teacher Leadership
Happy School
AI for Educators
Trauma-Informed Education

Explore Package

Master in English As Second Language

This package includes:
AI for Educators
Advancing Equity in Schools
English Language Learners: Practical Strategies for Educators
Technology Tools for English Language Learners

Explore Package

Master in Talented and Gifted

This package includes:
Happy School
AI for Educators
Time Management
Integrating Social-Emotional Learning

Explore Package

How it works!

  • 1. Course Completion:

    Finish your course and we’ll submit your final grade to Upper Iowa University.

  • 2. Notification:

    The registrar will inform you via email once your grade is available on the National Student ClearingHouse.

  • 3. Digital Transcript:

    Apply for a digital transcript for an additional $10.

Learn More About Upper Iowa University

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Adams State University

Transcripts for Advancement Hours:
Adams State University is graduate-level, HLC (Higher Learners Commission) Accredited, you will receive a letter grade, and transcripts are mailed twice per month (the 1st and 15th).