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ONLINE EDUCATION DEGREES IN K-12 EDUCATION

Online PhD and Master Degree Programs in K-12 education with specializations in advanced classroom instruction, literacy and language, elementary reading & literacy, middle level education, and more.
   
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Online K-12 Education Degree Programs

If you want to teach at the professional level, it's mandatory to get sufficient certification in K-12 education. While it is true that some schools don't necessary require a master's degree or higher, having advanced certification will increase your ability to obtain long-term employment in this career.

Elementary and secondary education are both crucial for any student's academic and professional development. The median salary of schoolteachers was roughly $42,000 in 2004, and most schools offer generous vacation and benefit packages as well.

A K-12 education degree is not the only prerequisite you should research before enrolling. Graduates are also required to obtain a teacher's license before applying for teaching positions in public schools (private school requirements often vary). With the right training, it's possible to transition into other areas of education such as school administration, curriculum development, and athletics. As technology continues to influence education, there will likely be even more avenues available to those with sufficient training.


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Penn Foster Schools
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Penn Foster High School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Penn Foster High School is affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement. Many Penn Foster programs are approved for U.S. Armed Forces veterans training benefits.

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Western Governors University
  • B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
  • B.A. in Mathematics (5-9 or 9-12)
  • B.A. in Science (5-9 or 9-12)
  • B.A. in Social Science (5-12)
  • M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)
  • M.A. in Science Education (5-9 or 5-12)
  • M.A. in Teaching (PK-8)
  • M.A. in Teaching - Social Science (5-12)
  • M.A. in Teaching--Mathematics (5-9 or 9-12)
  • M.A. in Teaching--Science (5-9 or 9-12)
  • Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program, Social Science (5-12)
Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, BYU, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

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Jones International University Online
  • M.Ed. In Elementary Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction
  • M.Ed. in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
At Jones International University, new classes begin each month, and admission applications to the degree program are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Each course is offered in an accelerated 8-week term. JIU was the first fully online university to receive accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association, a United States regional accrediting agency.

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University of Phoenix
  • BS in Education / Elementary Education
  • BS in Education / Elementary Teacher Education
  • MA in Education/Teacher Ed. for Elementary Lic.
  • MA in Education/Teacher Ed. for Secondary Lic.
Courses and degree programs at University of Phoenix Online are available entirely online. The University of Phoenix Online is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

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ICS Canada
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Florida State University
Florida State University offers practicing secondary school teachers the opportunity to earn one of two advanced degrees that focus on the teaching of mathematics in middle or high school completely online. The curriculum for the Masters in Education and Educational Specialist degrees also assists teachers in preparing for National Board Certification. Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Lesley University
Lesley University offers an online Master's Degree in Science in Education. Delivered entirely online, the Master's in Science in Education is designed for classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, and instructional resource persons responsible for K-8 science education. This program aligns with National Science Education Standards that call for inquiry-based learning and innovative teaching paradigms. Lesley University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

University of Maryland
The University of Maryland offers a Master of Life Sciences degree program online designed for high school science teachers. The program provides in depth knowledge of current research areas in the biological, biochemical and biomedical sciences. Aside from the laboratory experiences, all courses will be offered exclusively through distance education as online courses. Concentrations in Biology and in Chemistry are also available. The University of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

UT TeleCampus
The UT TeleCampus functions as a central support unit for distance education programs and online degrees from the University of Texas System's 15 institutions. The TeleCampus online programs include:
  • Chess in Education Certificate
    Studies in K-12 classrooms have shown a correlation between chess instruction and an increase in reading and other cognitive skills. Teachers wanting new methodology for incorporating chess into their classroom curricula should take these two courses. Chess Online from the University of Texas at Dallas is an online program that consists of two for-credit, three-hour undergraduate or graduate courses leading to a certificate in Chess and Education.

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