Graduate Education Programs
Gardner-Webb University
Take Advantage of online courses - classes begin in August
No GRE or MAT test required for Ed.D. candidates
Format and course schedule designed for working educators
M.A. Teacher Leadership in Curriculum & Instruction
Online | 20 Months
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
Hybrid | 3 Years
Master's in Instructional Technology
Online | 20 Months
Doctoral FAQ
Learn more about the doctoral programs
Master of Arts School Administration (MSA)
Online | 20 Months
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction
Hybrid | 3 Years
Academically and Intellectually Gifted Certification
Offers Certification | Online | 9 Months
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Executive Leadership Studies
Online | 2 Years
Gardner-Webb University, a private, Christian, Baptist-related university, provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate education that is strongly grounded in the liberal arts while offering opportunities to prepare for various professions.
Program Highlights
- Accredited and recognized degree
- Convenient online or low residency format offered
- Professors who are committed to helping foster personal and professional success
- Thorough prep for dissertation
- Exclusive, small class size for support and attention
- Simultaneous coursework with internship
- Format and course schedule designed for working educators
- 97% Graduate and degree completion students would recommend GWU to a friend
Tuition & Aid
- Financial aid & "pay as you go" plans available
- Student loan payments may be deferred until program completion
- Teacher Loan Forgiveness of up to $5,000 may apply
Accredited, High-Quality Programs
- These programs are arranged and made possible by the K-12 Teachers Alliance in cooperation with Gardner-Webb University.
- Gardner-Webb University is a non-profit university that is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 telephone 404-679-4501) to award Master’s degrees.
- Accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

