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Accelerated B.S. in Professional Studies to M.A. in Teaching and Learning
Work toward your Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies while focusing on the subject area you would like to teach and simultaneously completing two core courses in the Master of Arts in Teaching. This accelerated option is designed for high-potential undergraduate students interested in the field of teaching and who want to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree. The accelerated option allows you to earn your Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies and Master of Arts in Teaching at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately. You will enter a shortened version of the master's degree program, if you successfully complete these courses with a minimum course grade, and have applied and been accepted to the Kaplan University Master of Arts in Teaching. The accelerated option is subject to eligibility requirements.
B.S. in Educational Studies
Educational Studies is a good fit if you would like to advance or start a career in the field of education but are not currently interested in becoming a licensed teacher. Walden's B.S. in Educational Studies is a good fit if you would like to advance or start a career in the field of education but are not currently interested in becoming a licensed teacher. Study some of today's most important areas, such as educational technology, law and ethics, diversity, learning theory, and creativity in the learning process. Your newfound skills can be applied to several career areas, including community programs, nonprofit agencies, educational policy, education-business partnerships, tutoring and support services for children and adults, and workforce development and training. Walden's B.S. in Study some of today's most important areas, such as educational technology, diversity, law and ethics, learning theory, and creativity in the learning process. Your newfound skills can be applied to several career areas, including community programs, educational policy, education-business partnerships, nonprofit agencies, tutoring and support services for children and adults, and workforce development and training. Positively affect the education field with a bachelor's degree that is designed to build a broad range of skills and knowledge.
B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology - General
Walden's online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you to design effective learning experiences and training programs. You can benefit from this online degree program—one of the few of its kind in the nation, whether you are working in higher education, or military government and corporate training settings. Combining academic theory with practical, hands-on experience, this degree program can help prepare you to excel in a career in the fast-growing field of instructional design and technology such as Training and Development Specialist, Instructional Coordinator/Designer, Web Design, Course Editor, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia Specialist, or Curriculum Designer.
B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology - Human Factors & Interface Design
Walden's online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you to design effective learning experiences and training programs. You can benefit from this online degree program—one of the few of its kind in the nation, whether you are working in higher education, or military government and corporate training settings. Combining academic theory with practical, hands-on experience, this degree program can help prepare you to excel in a career in the fast-growing field of instructional design and technology such as Training and Development Specialist, Instructional Coordinator/Designer, Web Design, Course Editor, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia Specialist, or Curriculum Designer.
BA/Social Science - Education Studies
Your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science program focuses on human society, both the relationships of individuals within it and to it. You'll examine the implications of cultural and social diversity, the relationship of service to social sciences and acquire and use a foundation of research skills from the social sciences, including history, sociology and psychology. You can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Education Studies coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program*. Your knowledge of education practices, learning styles and cognitive development will supplement your studies in Social Science resulting in a well-rounded degree. You'll be glad to know that you can transfer in, these approved credits no matter when you took them so the credit you've already earned will not go unused. You'll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field. In your studies, you'll develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, cultures, and governments - from various perspectives. Gain a broad perspective in the social sciences when you study areas of history, culture, psychology and sociology for your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BASS) degree.
BA/Organizational Management - Education
One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the ability to customize your degree to fit your professional and educational goals. The Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, allowing for skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management, and ethics. Students with a background and/or interest in Education can transfer up to 12 credits of Education coursework into their Education concentration resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas.Students with a concentration in Education will have an understanding of pedagogical methods, foundations of education, and learning theory. These students will combine their Education concentration with organizational skill development in communications, group behavior, decision making, human resource management and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree. In addition, Ashford University's transfer policy will allow you to transfer in your Education credits no matter when you took them.
BA/Teacher Certification Program
The BA in Organizational Management with a concentration in Education that you'll earn from Ashford contains three to four of the same education courses normally required for the Teacher Preparation Program offered at Rio Salado College, helping you get on your way that much faster. Choose from two areas of specialization for your Teacher Preparation Program: Elementary Education-for kindergarten through 8th grade and Secondary Education-for grades 7-12. With this unique program, you may be able to transfer up to 75 college credits toward your degree, speeding up your time to completion-without ever having to set foot on campus. Once you've finished your BA with Ashford, Rio Salado College will administer your Teacher Preparation Program. Start making a difference as a teacher faster than you ever thought possible. You can complete your accredited bachelor's degree from Ashford University and your Teacher Preparation Program from Rio Salado College in as little as 2 1/2 years-and do it completely online!
BS in Secondary Education: Business Education
The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education is designed to prepare students for careers in middle schools and high schools. The Secondary Education program is a degree offered by the College of Education in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts for students desiring to prepare for a career in teaching in grades 7 - 12. Students/applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experiences in the areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, assessment, classroom management, and curriculum development. The student/applicant should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and academic advisor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program. All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium Standards. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the teacher preparation program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through observational experience practicums, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16 week student teaching component. Content areas are available in: Business Education, English, Mathematics,and Social Studies.
BS in Elementary Education/Special Education (Dual Major)
Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education (Dual Major) is designed for any individual who wishes to seek a elementary or cross-categorical teaching certificate to teach children with special needs in the K-12 setting. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the teaching candidate already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, behavioral and emotional disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Teacher candidates must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of the program are prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate the students' various learning, behavioral, and social needs. Teacher candidates must be prepared to complete a full-time, 16-week student teaching component at the end of the program. Eight weeks of student teaching is completed in a resource room, self-contained class, or in a special school for students with disabilities and 8 weeks is completed in a regular education setting. These special education settings must include at least 3 or more of the following disability categories: emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, mental retardation, physical/health impairments; and they must be completed with a certified special education teacher. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. It is a degree that leads to teaching in an elementary or a cross-categorical K-12 setting.
Bachelor of Science in Education (Non-Licensure)
Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Education program approaches education from a Christian perspective, providing students with a firm foundation from which to understand educational development and behavior. You will gain insight into the development and influence of a Christian worldview in education, as well as study educational trends practiced in today's private and public schools. This non-licensure program will teach skills necessary to work in a Christian or public school, and how to prepare effectively for master's- level licensing programs.Potential Career Options: Christian School Teacher, Nursery/Preschool Teachers, School Administration, Educational Ministries, Educational Organizations, Non-licensed Teaching Opportunities.
BA in Liberal Studies - Education
Whether you are an aspiring community educator, a stay-at-home dad or mom, an international consultant, a non-traditional or a traditional classroom teacher, this concentration can be adapted to meet your needs. Institute & University's online Master of Arts program encourages you to discover the links between theoretical concepts and practical application by integrating online learning with one-to-one faculty consultation and incorporating it into real-life. Learners explore the roots of modern approaches to education through classic and contemporary critical analysis within a concentration in Education (non-licensure). Real-world problems are considered through the lenses of historical and philosophical viewpoints. Learners contribute descriptions of their own experiences—as learners or as educators—to online discussions about educational philosophies and ethics. The only requirement is interest in delving deeply into questions about how and why we educate. This program is designed for working adults.