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K-12 Education and Teaching Degree Programs
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Online PhD and Masters Degree Programs in K-12 education with specializations in literacy and language, advanced classroom instruction, elementary reading & literacy, middle level education, and more.
Capella University
At Capella, students are part of a diverse society of education professionals - people who are enthused about learning. You'll interact with others in every course and have the benefit of one-on-one contact with your teacher and other students.
Capella University's graduate certificates, Master of Science and doctoral programs in the School of Education feature specialization areas to meet the unique needs of educators in K-12 settings. Capella offers the following advanced K-12 teaching degrees:
- PhD in Education - Advanced Classroom Instruction
This degree program was developed for licensed K-12 teachers who already have experience but want to advance both their career and academic acumen. The PhD program provides master teachers with the tools they need to deal with complex educational issues and conduct research in K-12 instruction.
- Master of Science in Education - Advanced Classroom Instruction
This specialization teaches licensed K-12 teachers practical techniques and technologies they can use immediately in the classroom. Every course offers an economically, ethnically, racially, and academically diverse student population.
- Master of Science in Education - Curriculum and Instruction
There is a rapidly growing need for instruction and curriculum experts in K-12 education. In this degree program, you will learn key competencies through hypothetical studies and by learn from experienced and respected practitioners. Course projects will teach you how to combine differentiated instruction and leverage technology in the classroom.
PhD programs require 1 week residencies per year, for three years. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Walden University
With over three decades of experience offering distance learning, Walden University has formed accredited Education Degree specializations designed for working adults. Their Education Degree programs include:
- MS in Education - Elementary Reading & Literacy
This program is designed for educators serving in elementary school classrooms. This Master of Science in Education specialization can get help prepare your to enhance student learning. This program was developed in collaboration with Canter and Associates, and encourages you to test your new skills in the classroom and to constantly challenge the outcome of teaching methods. The program is based on the standards established by the International Reading Association, and provides the specific skills that elementary school educators need to increase student reading skills and increase their career opportunities.
- MS in Education - Elementary Reading and Mathematics, Grades K-6
In this specialization, students will improve their instructional skills in reading while increase their comprehension of key mathematical concepts. Students will learn the best ways to promote literary and analytical skills in the young using motivation techniques, proven diagnostics tools for struggling readers, and research-based strategies. Students will also gain a better understanding of elementary school mathematics concepts that will help increase their ability to teach mathematics.
- M.S. in Education - Middle Level Education
This program is designed for those teaching students in grades 5-8. This Master of Science in Education prepares students to become better teachers and educators. The program encourages students to test new skills in the classroom and to constantly challenge the results of teaching methods. This program, based on the standards for middle level teacher preparation of the National Middle School Association, provides students new knowledge and skills related to assessment, pedagogy, curriculum, organizational structures, young adolescent development, and content knowledge of this specific age group.
- MS in Education - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas
This degree program is designed to help content-area teachers in grades 6-12 to improve their ability to teach literacy skills to their students. Whether you teach English, mathematics, science, social studies, history, or other subjects, this specialization has research-based strategies on preparing struggling students for abstract and sophisticated learning in content-area classes. The program is based on the nationally accepted standards for teaching reading established by the International Reading Association (IRA).
- M.S. in Education - Science (K-8)
This degree program is for K-8 science teachers. It will help teachers understand core science concepts through experiencing the scientific process in their own learning and performing applied inquiry-based science investigations. After gaining scientific understanding, educators will consider the implications for teaching. This program was created in collaboration with TERC, an educational research and development organization with funding from the U.S. Department of Education, The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
- M.S. in Education - Mathematics (Grades K-5)
This degree program is for elementary teachers who want to improve their understanding of basic mathematical concepts while inspiring their students to improve their own math skills. This online specialization provides math content courses in line with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards as well as standard pedagogy.
- M.S. in Education - Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
This degree program was developed to help mathematics teachers in grades 6-8 achieve high competency in the mathematics courses they teach. Students in this degree program will learn proven research-based strategies and real-world applications to improve student achievement in mathematics. The program aligns with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Principles and Standards for School Mathematics addressing both content and process standards.
Residency-based education is a required part of all Ph.D. programs at Walden University, and several residency options are available. Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Kaplan University
The following online K-12 education degree is offered by The Kaplan University Graduate School of Education:
- MA in Teaching and Learning / Literacy and Language
The Literacy and Language degree specialization is designed for licensed K-12 teachers and early childhood specialists, including day care workers. The program's three focuses on three areas including Teaching Students with Special Needs, Teaching with Technology, and Literacy and Language. This degree aims to improve teachers' classroom skills and prepare them for career advancement opportunities. This advanced degree will prepare participants to develop curriculum at the elementary and secondary levels and may lead to your career advancement. You'll learn how to develop courses for ESL, how to help adolescents overcome comprehension difficulties, and how to teach basic reading and writing skills to children. Some of the courses in this degree include the following: Language and Culture of Bilingual Students, Methods of Teaching ESL in the Content Areas, Literacy Education in the Primary Grades, Literacy Education in the Intermediate Grades, and Literacy Education in Adolescence.
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Jones International University
Jones International University offers an online Master of Education with the following specializations:
- M.Ed. in Elementary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
In this specialization, elementary teachers will develop skills in assessment approaches, instructional strategies, and curriculum design to help all students to achieve higher performance.
- M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
This specialization provides the necessary tools to evaluate student learning, provide enhanced instruction, apply effective curriculum, and help all students perform well.
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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Grand Canyon University Online
Grand Canyon University has over 50 years of experience offering higher education to working adults and aspiring career professionals. The university prepares learners to become responsible leaders, critical thinkers, and effective communicators. GCU offers regionally accredited degree programs with the bonus of an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from a Christian heritage background.
The courses and format of the regionally accredited programs at GCU are suited to meet the needs of the adult learner and to enhance already existing skill sets. Courses are taught by field experts who share knowledge and experience in areas of curriculum development, teaching methods, educational psychology, and prescriptive reading. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments in each class direct students through practice based and observational experiences.
- M.Ed. Secondary Education (Non-Credential)
The Master of Education in Secondary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a program designed for any teacher interested in the education of children in grades 7-12, but who must postpone student teaching or who does not want a teaching certificate.
- M.Ed. Secondary Education (Credential)
The Master of Education in Secondary Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the Grade 7-12 setting who is seeking a teaching certificate.
- M.Ed. Elementary Education (Non-Credential)
The Master of Education in Elementary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the education of children grades K-8, but who must postpone student teaching, or who does not want a teaching certificate.
- M.Ed. Elementary Education (Credential)
The Master of Education in Elementary Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the Grade K-8 setting, but who seeks a teaching certificate.
Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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