Elementary, Secondary
Education Teaching Programs, Now Available via Online Study
Teaching
Degrees
Elementary and secondary education
degrees, along with state certifications, are usually required
of anyone wanting to teach in a public school system. Private
schools may require the degree but may not require the state
certification. Now you can get most of the education through
online study.
Schools
Offering Online Degree Programs:
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offers a
Master's in English grades PK-12, a Master's in Mathematics
K-12, and a Master's in science grades 5-12. These programs
are designed for working, licensed teachers who seek
to enhance and update their skills. Coursework includes
teaching skills, development skills, leadership abilities,
technology integration, instruction, measurement and
more.
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offers a Master's of Education in Elementary Education
degree program. The program is designed for students
who seek a teaching certificate and who are interested
in teaching grades K-8. Coursework includes reading
strategies, educational psychology, teaching methodology,
and curriculum development.
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offers a M.Ed. in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction,
and Assessment degree program and a M.Ed. in Secondary
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment degree program.
Both programs are designed to prepare students for teacher
licensure. Coursework includes K-12 curriculum design,
K-12 assessment approaches, and K-12 instructional strategies.
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offers a Master's in Education degree
program with specializations in Curriculum, Instruction
and Assessment, Elementary Reading and Literacy, Literacy
and Learning, Middle Level Education, and more. This
program is designed to help improve the skills of currently
working teachers who wish to increase their earning
potential.
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offers a Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education degree program. This program
is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours
of verifiable field experience. Coursework includes
Child Development, Models and Theories of Instruction,
Legal and Ethical Issues in Education, and more.
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Usually,
individuals who teach in an elementary system will be teaching
nearly all subjects for their chosen grade level. Common exceptions
would be art, music, and physical education which require
specializing even for the elementary school level.
Secondary
public school teachers usually specialize in one area such
as English and its related subjects, ,
science, foreign language, technology, sports, business education
and more. A public school teacher may have from three to five
different subjects with several sections of each, depending
on the size of the school. In a very large school, your entire
day might consist of 5 sections of 10th grade English with
a couple of planning periods, making a total of seven to eight
50 minute periods.
Other
Career Options
The primary purpose of an education degree is to become a
teacher, and by far, the majority of people who complete an
education degree eventually teach in one setting or another.
However, modern advancements in technology and in our understanding
of education in general have created numerous additional career
possibilities. For example, we now have people who specialize
in curriculum development, in development and administration
of standardized testing, in instructional technology for teachers,
in administrative leadership and development, and in adult
education and administration. Those with education degrees
in technology might find themselves working for a senior center
where they could be teaching seniors to use the internet,
while those who like a one-on-one teaching relationship could
be working for an organization that helps students who have
learning disabilities.
Getting
the Education
Degrees in elementary or secondary education all require a
background of general—called core—courses that
would be taken during your first two years in a traditional
college setting. During your junior and senior years, you
would "major" in the subject area of your choice and take
the required courses for the degree. If you want to teach
in an elementary setting, you actually need the bachelor's
degree in elementary education, usually followed by a master's
degree in the same area. However, if you want to teach in
a secondary setting, you could get your degree in secondary
education OR in your particular subject area. For example,
you could teach math with either a degree in secondary education
with a concentration in
or with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. If you want to
get into administration or some other educational field, you
could then pursue a master's degree in administration, for
example. Because of the tremendous need for people in education,
education degrees are some of the most flexible degree fields
available.
The
biggest drawback to an education career is still salary. Teachers
usually feel like they are underpaid compared to other professions.
Careers in administration, such as principals, curriculum
specialists or superintendents, however, are very lucrative
with most principals and superintendents commanding six figure
salaries. Of course, that doesn't help if you just want to
be a teacher, but don't know how you could make enough to
repay the loans necessary for today's traditional college
education.
Fortunately,
getting your degree online is your answer. A modestly priced
college will cost $50,000 or more for a four year degree—and
you still need the master's degree. Compare that with costs
as low as $4500 to get your degree online. You get the same
quality education, the same access to resources, the same
interaction with peers, as if you sat in a classroom. Plus,
you have the added advantage of studying at your own pace,
which could easily take less than the usual four years. Get
started by browsing the many fine online education programs.
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