Online Education Degree Programs

There are many areas that you can consider if you want to earn an accredited online education degree.

The online education program of study and related teaching and instructional programs listed are some examples of various schools offering these programs. Learn more by requesting additional information from any of the schools below or you can compare a variety of education programs. Do you want to study for an online education degree? Want to become an education major? Click here to learn how. Online education programs in various areas of study. The colleges and universities discussed below also offer education programs online, on-campus, or both. You can complete your education masters or doctoral degree program online in specializations that include curriculum and instruction, general education, educational psychology, educational counseling, educational administration and leadership, adult education, instructional technology and corporate training.

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Selected Online Education Degree Programs by Specialization

Teaching in K-12: K-12 Education includes early elementary education, childhood education, middle and secondary education where you can teach a variety of subject and curricula for example mathematics, science, social studies, English, etc.

• Capella University - Online
• Jones International University
• Grand Canyon University

Curriculum and Instruction: Deals with curriculum and instruction, curriculum, assessment, etc.

• Capella University - Online
• Jones International University
• Grand Canyon University
• Ashford University
• American InterContinental University (AIU)
• Abilene Christian University

Educational Administration: Leads to careers in educational administration, supervision, leadership, and school development.

• Kaplan University
• Walden University
• American InterContinental University (AIU)
• Capella University - Online
• Jones International University
• Grand Canyon University
• Ashford University
• Abilene Christian University
• Western Governors University

Educational Leadership: For careers in higher education, adult education leadership, community college and K-12 educational leadership.

• Kaplan University
• Capella University - Online
• Walden University
• American InterContinental University (AIU)
• Jones International University
• Grand Canyon University
• Western Governors University
• Ashford University
• Abilene Christian University

Educational Technology (Instructional Technology and Instructional Design): Deals with specializations in curriculum and technology, instructional technology, integrating technology in the classroom, and teaching with technology.

• Jones International University
• Capella University - Online
• Walden University
• Western Governors University
• Jones International University
• Ashford University
• American InterContinental University (AIU)
• Devry University
• Strayer University
• Saint Joseph's University Online

• Norwich University
• Capella University - Online
• Grand Canyon University

Special Education: Working with learners with special needs. Bachelors and masters level degree programs are offered by several schools, and some programs have an accelerated Masters degree in education program if already have an undergraduate degree in an area in which you want to teach, for example Math or Science.

• Walden University
• Capella University - Online
• Grand Canyon University
• Abilene Christian University
• Ashford University
• Western Governors University
• Jones International University

Adult Education: Focuses on teaching adults basic, remedial skills, using educational technologies as well as adult learning theories.

• Walden University
• Capella University - Online
• Jones International University

Testing, Assessment and Evaluation: Works in examining curriculum strength and individual achievement by designing tests, examinations, and alternative assessment items. Courses are taken in statistics, software, and research procedures

• American Intercontinental University (AIU)
• Capella University - Online
• Jones International University
• Ashford University
• Western Governors University

Child Development and Child Care: Leads to careers in school counseling, childcare, early childhood education, social work or child advocacy.

• Walden University
• Kaplan University
• Capella University - Online
• Ashford University
• Western Governors University
• Rasmussen College

Distance Education: Programs are designed to prepare candidates in teaching, instructional design, curricula development, and educational leadership

• Ashford University

Early Childhood Education: Working with young learners, where the curriculum includes child psychology, parenting, and early learning strategies.

• Kaplan University
• Capella University - Online
• Ashford University
• Western Governors University
• Grand Canyon University
• Jones International University

Education (General): Focuses on general or specific curricula, teaching methodologies, and educational administration.

• Walden University
• Capella University - Online

ESL: English as a second language instruction, as well as further understanding of other cultures.

• Jones International University
• Grand Canyon University
• Western Governors University

Higher Education: Education and training in various disciplines including instruction, curricula development, educational management, and educational administration in tertiary education.

• Jones International University
• Abilene Christian University
• Kaplan University
• Ashford University
• Grand Canyon University
• Capella University - Online

Secondary Education: Focuses on learners in grades 7-12. Studying secondary education usually prepares people for a career as a high school or middle school teacher. Most secondary teachers have a specialty subject which they teach, such as history, math, English, science and art.

• Grand Canyon University

Physical and Health Education: Instruction at the elementary through high school level. Ideal for those with a goals of becoming high school or private league athletics coaches.

• Ashford University
• A.T. Still University

Teacher Aide: For those who have a particular interest in working with children in an educational setting as an assistant to a teacher.

• Kaplan University
• Penn Foster Career School

Teaching License: For teaching in public schools and state requirements.

• Kaplan University - Online
• Capella University - Online
• Walden University
• Jones International University
• Western Governors University
• Grand Canyon University
• Ashford University
• Grantham University

Mathematics Education: The mathematics education degree combines math-specific content, mathematics pedagogy, and mathematics teaching methodology with the general education requirements necessary for professional licensure in K-12 education.

• Western Governors University

Science Education:The science education degree program provides a comprehensive curriculum that combines science content, for example physics, chemistry, earth science, biology with mathematics pedagogy, and mathematics teaching methodology with the general education requirements necessary for professional teaching licensure in K-12 education.

• Western Governors University

Online Education and Training

An online education degree offers many career preparation options. Completing an online education degree will prepare you to work with students and learners of various ages, depending on your preference. Many people say that working as a teacher or educator is one of the most rewarding experience or career. Knowing that you touched or impacted another human being is a reward in itself! If you are keen on getting a teaching degree online, chances are that you will also make a great teacher if you:

• Enjoy working with learners of all ages
• Are good at communicating
• Enjoy helping others learn
• Find knowledge and lifelong learning stimulating
• Are prepared for daily rewards and challenges

An online education degree will prepare you work in educational programs that combine content and subjects with teaching knowledge and skills (pedagogy). Education is one of the largest industries. Think about it - almost everyone you know has attained at least some level of education, and a teacher (or teachers) got them there. This means that you have many career and job options available when you graduate.

Careers in Teaching and Education

Areas of practice with a campus or online education degree include teaching, administration, educational technology, teachers' aide, ESL teaching, superintendent, principal, testing, assessment and evaluation, special education, curriculum design and other areas are discussed above.

Expected Salary and Projected Career Growth

The United States Department of labor reports that the income for those in education varies widely depending on the specific job position, teaching location, experience, and level of education attained, including earning an online education degree. Educational leadership positions for example school principals and superintendents, earn between $75,000 and $200,000 annually. Beginning teachers usually earn around $30,000 and with experience can increase their salary to over $70,000 annually. However, as noted above there are multiple options for online education degree programs and for each specialization, there may be a different level of income.