Online Bachelor Degree Programs in Education

Looking to further your education in education? The following online universities and colleges offer bachelor degree programs in education, teacher training and teacher licensure.

Online Bachelor's Degrees in Education

Education is the second-largest industry in the United States, and most jobs require at least a bachelor's degree or higher to get started. A career in education can provide unlimited rewards and personal challenges. Helping students (young and old) develop skills, acquire knowledge, and become self-sufficient requires tremendous patience, attention to detail, and a love of interactive learning.

Areas of Work in Education
Educational professionals include elementary and high school teachers, special education teachers, counselors, curriculum developers, educational researchers, and college professors. There are also teachers who work at community organizations, providing adult education classes during nights and weekends.

Most schools and colleges typically follow a 9- or 10-month calendar year, although it's not uncommon for some teachers to provide courses throughout the summer as well. Education also provides work opportunities for professionals in support services like educational administration, office support, teacher assisting, library services, and so on. For these areas, work hours are usually different, and a year-long schedule is the norm.

Despite occasional funding disputes, career opportunities in education should be plentiful over the next decade as many Baby Boomers retire. The entire industry is expected to grow by roughly 17%, which is higher than the national average for most other industries. If you have the zeal and the vision to help shape the future of the world, education can be the right career choice.

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With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.

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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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Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

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Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org; 312-263-0456. Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that the education you receive meets established standards of quality and will be recognized by employers and universities around the world.

Walden University?s M.S. program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/

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Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing, and College of Liberal Arts.

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Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. This is a regional accrediting body as mentioned above. (30 N. LaSalle St. Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 tel. 800-621-7440; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/.)
Grand Canyon University, through its Ken Blanchard College of Business, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs to offer the following business degrees:
- The Bachelor of Science (BS) with majors in Accounting, Business Administration, and Marketing
- The Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Grand Canyon University is the only university in Arizona to hold this accreditation. (7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Park, KS 66211, (913) 339-9336)
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202) 887-6791 and the Arizona State Board of Nursing accredit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

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We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.

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Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.

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Getting your Online degree does not have to be impersonal. At Post University Online, you will engage in meaningful career-oriented programs with like-minded students and receive personal attention from our dedicated faculty. Enjoy what our students have since 1890, a caring and supportive learning environment. Earn your bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate in one of the many programs offered by Post University entirely online . Post University offers online degrees in a flexible and convenient format for busy working adults to complete their college education.

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State Licensure and AccreditationPost University is licensed by the State of Connecticut through the Department of Higher Education (DHE). The purpose of licensure by the State of Connecticut is to ensure that any new institutions, and its academic programs (traditional classroom and online), comply with the quality standards required to begin operations in the state. The regulations and standards used by DHE can be found at: http://www.ctdhe.org/Regs/RegsAcad.htm In addition to licensure, the State of Connecticut also ensures through its accreditation process that Post University continues to meet the quality standards established by the state. Post University?s accreditation by the State of Connecticut carries with it authorization to award specified degrees. Regional AccreditationPost University is also accredited by The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This is the regional accreditation agency for over 200 colleges and universities in the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The Commission is one of six organizations recognized by the US Department of Education and by the Council on Higher Education as being reliable authorities on the quality of institutions of higher education. This recognition provides for the transferability of credits by assuring standards of quality. The focus of accreditation through NEASC is quality assurance and quality improvement. Post University has been accredited by NEASC since 1972. More information about NEASC and its accreditation standards can be found at: http://www.neasc.org/cihe/standards_for_accreditation_2005.pdf

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Boost your career with an education from Kendall College Early Childhood Education Program. Earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or Illinois Type 04 certification online while continuing to work, earn an income, and manage your personal life.

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Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Kendall's School of Education is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for its certification preparation program that leads to Illinois Type 04 Teacher Certification.

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