Graduate Education Courses & Registration
Online synchronous courses take place on Zoom at specific times. These times are stated in the course description and attendance is required. Any synchronous course that does not have stated meeting dates will work to establish meeting dates that accommodate enrolled students. Online asynchronous courses take place on Canvas, which is our learning management system. Learning and work completion takes place at any time, however, students must attend to coursework deadlines stated in course syllabi.
Doctor of Education Courses
The Ed.D. in Science of Learning is a cohort-based program with courses in three semesters: Summer, Fall, and Spring. New students can apply to enroll for a May start each year. Education Doctorate in the Science of Learning with a concentration in Language and Literacy Education Courses.
M.A., Ed.S. and Certificate in Christian & Classical Christian School Administration Courses
M.A. and Ed.S. in Christian & Classical Christian School Administration is a cohort-based program with courses in three semesters: Summer, Fall, and Spring. New students can apply to enroll for a Summer start each year. M.A. and Ed.S. in Christian & Classical Christian School Administration Courses.
M.Ed., Ed.S., Licensure-Only, and Certificate Course Schedules
The graduate academic year is divided into two terms, and each term consists of two sessions. Enrollment status and loans are based on the total credits a student is enrolled for within a term.
Winter/Spring Term: January 2–June 22, 2026
- Winter Session Course Schedule: January 2–March 31, 2026
- Spring Session Course Schedule: April 1–June 22, 2026
Summer/Fall Term: June–December 2026
- Summer Session Course Schedule: June 22–August 31, 2026
- Fall Session Course Schedule: September 14–December 19, 2026
Getting Started
Students may take up to 3 courses before fully applying and can apply to the program at any point in the year. Schedules of upcoming courses offered in each session are available in the left navigation bar. Graduate classes continue with coursework but do not meet during Massachusetts public school vacations.
A billing contract must be completed prior to registering for your courses. Once you have completed your billing contract, please go to my.gordon.edu to register for M.Ed., Ed.S., Licensure-Only, and Certificate courses. Navigate to the Academics tab, and click Student Registration. Open the dropdown menu to select the Graduate term. Please note that the default term may not be the correct term for you. Select your courses, and then select Registration Checkout. You may have a hold that prevents registration. Follow the instructions to clear it, and if you have any questions, please contact the Graduate Education Office.
Registration for accepted students closes at midnight on the first day of each session. Please register before the priority registration deadline to avoid the $50 late registration fee per course. Priority registration ends at the following dates for each session:
- Summer: June 15
- Fall: September 1
- Winter: January 1
- Spring: March 15
Please contact the Graduate Education Office with questions or concerns. Thank you for your cooperation.
Registration & Withdrawal Policies
Click here to view our deadlines for registration, and our withdrawal & refund policies.
Gordon’s teacher education programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). Graduates of our programs are eligible to obtain an initial teaching license in the 50+ members on the basis the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement. The candidate may have to complete additional requirements, such as coursework, teacher tests, or classroom experience, before receiving a full professional certificate in the new state. After seeking the MA license, the Teacher Candidate should be familiar with the licensure requirements and procedures of the new state from which licensure is desired. Teacher candidates should check with the Department of Education in the states in which a license is desired to ascertain information concerning additional requirements that may be required. South Dakota is not currently a member of NASDTEC. If you are interested in teaching in South Dakota, please visit https://doe.sd.gov/certification/ to investigate requirements for certification and https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28:16 for information about licensure reciprocity.