For two decades, U.S. News & World Report has named The University of Scranton among the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in the North.” In the newly published 2014 rankings, Scranton was also recognized as one of the nation’s best values in higher education and for its commitment to teaching.

Teaching professionals looking to move forward in their career can especially benefit from The University of Scranton’s tradition of academic excellence. They can choose from a variety of advanced degree programs, including online master’s in education degrees in curriculum and instruction, and educational administration.

To accommodate teachers’ busy schedules, The University of Scranton offers courses 100% online, powered by University Alliance technology. This video-based e-learning platform enables students to work at their own pace, with no campus visits required. Students will be immersed in a virtual classroom with 24/7 access to professor-led lectures, plus live chat rooms, email, discussion boards and more. This instruction can be received through a desktop, laptop – even a mobile device.

“We’re proud to partner with the University Alliance to help educators advance in their careers with a Master of Science in Educational Administration and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction,” said W. Jeffrey Welsh, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education at The University of Scranton. “We’re also honored to have been named one of the top regional universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.”

For more information on how The University of Scranton can meet teachers’ continuing education needs, call toll-free 1-855-300-1471 or visit www.uscranton.com.

About The University of Scranton 
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, The University of Scranton was founded in 1888 and has been educating students in the Jesuit tradition since 1942. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Scranton is accredited by The Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Education programs are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). The College of Graduate and Continuing Education is authorized to award graduate degrees by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

About University Alliance
The University Alliance  (UA) facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA’s technology and support services, its university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, Valparaiso University, New England College, University of St. Thomas, University of San Francisco, Jacksonville University, University of Vermont, The University of Scranton, and Dominican University.