Professional Studies in Education
Learning Community programs
Tuition as low as $396. Click here for more info!
Our learning communities give you the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow within a community. We welcome you to explore the benefits of this unique approach to advancing your education. You may begin the program as an individual, but you will graduate as part of a community.
Options for individuals with a bachelor's degree
Professional Development: Learning Community - MSED
This 32 credit program generally starts in either spring, summer, or fall terms. The program can be taken in various formats (as a blend of online and in-person courses, or face-to-face). Sequenced courses occur over four academic terms for the majority of the programs. Each Learning Community is led by 2 facilitators and brings together 15-40 students who work through the spiraled curriculum and graduate together.
The program is based on a learning-in-community, constructivist philosophy. Teachers who enroll make an 18-month commitment to achieve three goals:
- to improve professional practice
- to develop increased proficiency in a content-specific area
- to earn a master's degree
Watch our video - The Cohort Advantage
Explore our cohort options for the MSED Professional Development: Learning Community:
- Blended - See locations below
- Burlington/Racine- Facilitators Dan Beaman and Ann Phillips- Next start Spring 2026.
- La Crosse - Facilitators Tim Sprain and Jeff Hansen - Next start Fall 2025.
- Sun Prairie - Facilitators John Weiland and Vince Brandl - Summer 2025. Click here to view the "It's All About You" video by John and Vince
- Green Bay - Facilitators Justin Short and Stephanie Sullivan- Spring 2025 start.
- Face to Face - Adventure Based Experiential Education (cohort starting Spring 2026)