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Inspire the Next Generation

At UMO, we believe teaching is more than a profession—it’s a calling. The School of Education equips you with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to shape minds and make a lasting impact.

Educate. Empower. Excel.

With strong foundations in theory and practice, hands-on fieldwork, and faculty mentorship, you’ll graduate ready to lead with excellence, compassion, and innovation in every classroom.

Bachelor Degrees

Early Childhood Education: Non-Licensure (BS)

Prepare to support young learners from birth through kindergarten with a fully online program designed for working adults. Coursework blends instructional strategies, child development theory, and real-world practicum experiences. Graduates may pursue non-licensure roles or continue with additional coursework and an internship to meet teacher licensure requirements.

Graduate Degrees

Educational Leadership: Principal Licensure (MEd)

Meet the demand for educational leaders who can innovate, adapt quickly, and improve performance with a fully online program designed with working educators in mind. The program includes coursework on educational leadership, human resources and finance, technology, curriculum and instruction, and law and ethics to prepare graduates for principal and assistant principal licensure. Become a collaborative, effective, and reflective educational leader who is equipped to ensure equitable and quality learning opportunities across school and district environments.

Doctorate Degrees

Educational Leadership (Ed. D)

Learn to lead with vision and impact across K-12 academic settings through a hybrid program blending in-person and online classes to prepare innovative, collaborative, and effective educational leaders. Designed for working educators, the curriculum emphasizes instructional supervision, strategic decision-making, and other key areas. Students develop the skills to guide school improvement, support diverse learning communities, and shape district-level educational policy. Small class sizes and experienced faculty foster a collaborative environment that prepares graduates for a wide variety of senior-level leadership roles.

Why Choose UMO Online?

At the University of Mount Olive, you’ll find more than an online education. You’ll discover a community that wraps its arms around you with the care and support you need to succeed.

Quality
Education

Flexible
Online Curriculum

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Tuition

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Learning

LIVES TRANSFORMED.
FUTURES PREPARED.

At UMO, care and commitment are at the heart of our covenant with every student. We believe genuine support teaches, guides, and transforms lives. We are dedicated to helping you succeed in your studies and beyond. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you take the next step with confidence.
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