Online Teaching Degree Programs

An online teaching degree prepares pre-service teachers and in-service teachers to acquire or enhance their instructional skills as well as they curriculum design and development skills.

An online degree in teaching can focus on several areas for example educational leadership, educational administration, adult education, instructional technology, curriculum design, special education, elementary education, early childhood education, and many other specializations. Trends show that professionals in teacher education are among the most enthusiastic users of online and distance learning resources and programs. In-service and pre-service teachers can also select programs that provide advanced training, continuing education, and teaching certification and licensure preparation. Additional areas with an online teaching degree that you can earn at the education master's or education doctoral degrees online are: educational psychology, general education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership and administration, and corporate learning.

Selected Online Teaching Degree Programs

Capella University - Online

• M.S. in Ed./K-12 Studies in Ed
• M.S. in Ed./Curriculum & Instruction
• M.S. in Ed./Leadership for Higher Education
• M.S. in Ed./Leadership for Educational Administration
• M.S. in Ed./Post Secondary & Adult Education.
• M.S. in Ed./Professional Studies in Education

Walden University

• M.S. in Education
• Ph.D. in Education
• Ph.D. in Education/Adult Education Leadership
• Ph.D. in Ed./Community College Leadership
• Ph.D. in Ed./Early Childhood Education
• Ph.D. in Ed./Educational Technology

Kaplan University

• ASIS/Educational Paraprofessional (Teacher's Aide)
• ASIS/Early Childhood Development
• M.A. in Teaching-Iowa Certification
• M.A. in Teaching-outside Iowa
• M.S. in Education
• M.S. in Higher Education/College Admin. and Leadership

• M.A. in Teaching
• M.Ed in Educational Administration
• M.Ed in Special Education
• M.Ed in Elementary Education
• M.Ed in Secondary Education

American InterContinental University Online and American InterContinental University

• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
• M.Ed. in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
• M.Ed. in Instructional Technology
• M.Ed. in Leadership of Educational Organizations

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Teacher Education and Training

Student in online teaching degrees can choose from several areas of preparation for example online teaching bachelor degree program and the online teaching masters degree. In addition, students can enroll in online education PhD degree programs. While students can take education courses online, some programs require students to complete requirements for internships and practicum. This is usually arranged with the assistance of the department or college.

Teacher education courses include classes in: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Instructional Technology, Educational Psychology, Child Development, Adolescent Psychology, Instructional Strategies, Classroom Management, Pedagogy and Teaching Methods, as well as content areas like mathematics, social studies, sciences, language arts and more.

Upon completion of program requirements that include courses and teaching practicum or internships, taking the state teacher certification exam is generally the next step. In most states, to work in the public education sector, this licensure is required.

Careers in Teaching

With an online teaching degree and the required certification and licensing, education careers are available in various areas of practice including:

• Childcare worker
• Kindergarten teacher
• Grade school teacher
• Middle school teacher
• High School teacher
• Teaching literacy and language
• Teacher's aide
• English as a second language (ESL) teacher
• Special education teacher
• Education Administration
• Adult education
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• School Principal
• Educational technology
• School Superintendent
• Department of education administrator

Expected Salary and Projected Career Growth

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median annual wages of kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers in 2008 ranged from $47,100 to $51,180, with the lowest 10% earning $30,970 to $34,280 and the top 10% making $75,190 to $80,970.

The income for those in education varies depending on the specific job position, teaching location, experience, and level of education attained, including earning an education degree. The American Federation of Teachers also reports that beginning teachers with a bachelor degree earned around $33,227 during the 2005-2006 school year. As noted above there are multiple options for online education degree programs and for each specialization.