100% Online Programs

At MCE, we are proud to offer 100% online graduate certificate, masters, and doctoral programs. Our online programs are flexible – designed with both working professionals and full-time students in mind. Whether you want to advance your career or find your calling, our nationally ranked programs can help you succeed.

Quick Facts 

  • High Quality. You’ll learn from the same renowned faculty that teach our on-ground programs. Small class sizes will make it easy for you to get one-on-one support.
  • Scholarships Available. In 2022, we’re nearly doubling the amount of scholarships awarded. All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarships.

Online Graduate Certificates

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    Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) Graduate Certificate & Principal Licensure

    Are you ready to make a difference in your classroom, district, and community? Do you want to learn at one of the top 25 programs in the country? Do both. Earn your Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) graduate certificate in as little as 12 months.

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    Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education

    Do you want to help children with special needs thrive? You can, by earning your graduate certificate in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) at a top-ranked college. You can earn your certificate in as little as 12 months.

    Learn More About the Online ELPS Graduate Certificate

Online Masters Programs

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    Master of Arts in Early Childhood Special Education

    Earn your Master of Arts and your Colorado Early Childhood Special Education Specialist Initial Teaching License or Endorsement. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach and support young children with disabilities and special needs and work in inclusive Early Childhood Education programs.

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    Master of Arts in School Counseling

    Are you ready to pursue a career with real impact? Join the next generation of school counselors! When you earn your masters through SchoolCounseling@Denver, you’ll be prepared to embrace a holistic approach to meeting the needs of K-12 students.

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    Master of Arts in Research Methods and Statistics

    Designed with working professionals in mind, our online M.A. option is self-paced and flexible. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or simply have a passion for data science – you’ll have the opportunity to learn on your terms and earn a degree from a Top 100 college.

    Explore the Online Research Methods & Statistics MA

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    Master of Library and Information Science

    A degree in library and information science can take you many places in your career. Working as a librarian is just one of your options. Our Master of Library & Information Science program in the Department of Research Methods & Information Science gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience to find your place in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

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    Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

    Learn with your cohort! Whether you’re in rural Colorado, a Teach for America (TFA) alumni anywhere in the nation, or an aspiring leader, you can learn online with your peers. Hybrid options are also available for: Adams County Schools, Aurora Public Schools, Denver Public Schools, and Jeffco Public Schools. Our ELPS MA is an approved Turnaround Leadership Development Program in the State of Colorado.

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