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Online Education/Teaching (General) Degree Programs

Online education degree and certificate programs with specializations in reading & literacy, teaching elementary school, middle school, high school, special education and more.

General Education and TeachingOnline degree programs are ideally suited to educators who want to advance their careers with Masters and Doctoral degrees in general education, curriculum development and instruction, educational psychology, administration and leadership, adult education, instructional technology and corporate learning.

Several schools also offer students the flexibility to design customized programs in more specialized curriculum areas and disciplines. (cont.)

Students develop a solid foundation in learning theory, curriculum development and effective instructional strategies. These programs provide career advancement for all levels educational practitioners, including instructors in K-12, higher education and corporate learning environments, as well as for administrators and counselors.

Some of our selected programs require a week or more of in-person residency for advanced degrees, but the majority of the coursework can be completed online. Consider the possibilities for your career. Explore the advanced educational degree programs below and request more information today.

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University of Phoenix

  • Continuing Teacher Education
    Earn the continuing education credits you need for potential recertification, endorsements or professional growth in the most efficient and convenient way po... Read More
  • Curriculum & Instruction (Doctoral)
    The Curriculum and Instruction specialization of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program will prepare learners to become instructional lead... Read More
  • Early Childhood Education Endorsement (Certificate)
    *Bachelor's Degree Required* This endorsement program is designed for already certified/licensed elementary and/or special education teachers who wish to te... Read More
  • Elementary Education (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts in Elementary Education degree program addresses major topics that impact instruction—such as the historical and philosophical contexts... Read More
  • Paraprofessional Education (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education degree program addresses major topics that impact instruction. Students learn historical and philosophica... Read More
  • Elementary Education (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Teacher Education degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure at the elementary level.* Through ... Read More
  • Curriculum & Instruction/ESL (Master's)
    The Curriculum and Instruction Program is a graduate degree for bachelor prepared individuals who wish to develop and enhance their curriculum and instructio... Read More
  • Early Childhood Education (Master's)
    The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licen... Read More
  • Education/Teacher Leadership (Master's)
    The Master of Arts in Education program with a specialization in Teacher Leadership is intended for P-12 teachers who define themselves as learners, teachers... Read More
  • Elementary Teacher Education (Master's)
    The College of Education has proudly prepared thousands of educators, administrators and educational specialists for leadership positions in schools and othe... Read More
  • Secondary Teacher Education (Master's)
    The College of Education has proudly prepared thousands of educators, administrators and educational specialists for leadership positions in schools and othe... Read More
  • Special Education (Master's)
    The Master of Arts in Education/ Special Education degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure in the field of special education.* Through cours... Read More
  • Educational Technology (Doctoral)
    The Educational Technology specialization of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program will prepare learners to become education leaders who ... Read More
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Kaplan University Online

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American InterContinental University Online

  • Education (Master's)
    In today's real world, knowledge is power, and advancing technology is playing a dynamic role in the ways we teach, the ways we learn and the methods we use ... Read More
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Walden University Online

  • Online Teaching (Post-Doc. Cert.)
    Walden offers one of the nation's only post-doctoral online certificate programs in psychology, providing doctoral graduates the opportunity to further their... Read More
  • Teacher Preparation Programs (Post-Baccalaureate)
    Are you ready to make a difference in our children's future by becoming a teacher? To help you reach your goal, Walden University's College of Education offe... Read More
  • Business & Organization Change (Bachelor's)
    Bachelor of Science in Instructional Design and Technology Walden’s online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you to design effect... Read More
  • Child Development (Bachelor's)
    Early childhood, especially those years from infancy through preschool, is a time of discovery, learning, and growth. Caring, well-educated adults can impact... Read More
  • Dual Concentration - Preschool & Infant/Toddler (Bachelor's)
    Early childhood, especially those years from infancy through preschool, is a time of discovery, learning, and growth. Caring, well-educated adults can impact... Read More
  • Human Factors & Interface Design (Bachelor's)
    Bachelor of Science in Instructional Design and Technology Walden’s online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you to design effect... Read More
  • Infant & Toddler (Bachelor's)
    Examines the foundations of development and the importance of relationships to the social and emotional well-being of infants and toddlers. Through seminar-s... Read More
  • Instructional Design & Technology (Bachelor's)
    Bachelor of Science in Instructional Design and Technology Walden’s online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you to design effect... Read More
  • Preschool (Bachelor's)
    Explores the roles and responsibilities of the preschool professional and the development of language and vocabulary, social skills, and scientific and mathe... Read More
  • Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3)
    This program offers an in-depth look at increasing positive child development from infancy through the early grades. Help build a solid foundation for these ... Read More
  • Early Childhood Education (Master's)
    This program offers an in-depth look at increasing positive child development from infancy through the early grades. Help build a solid foundation for these ... Read More
  • Education (Master's)
    Walden's fully online M.S. in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. We are continually evaluating... Read More
  • Educational Leadership (Master's)
    Walden's fully online M.S. in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. Our program was developed by ... Read More
  • Elementary Reading and Literacy: Grades PreK-6 (Master's)
    A key element in any child’s learning is the development of reading and literacy skills which help to ensure opportunities to reach their full potential. By ... Read More
  • Elementary Reading and Math: Grades K-6 (Master's)
    Reading and math have long been regarded as the two areas of the PreK-6 curriculum that serve as critical foundations to future student success. Teachers who... Read More
  • Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Master's)
    Walden's fully online M.S. in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. Our program was developed by ... Read More
  • Instructional Design and Technology (M.S.)
    This program will teach you to apply theory, research, creativity, and problem-solving skills to a variety of technology applications in order to improve per... Read More
  • Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas:Grades 6-12 (Master's)
    Walden's fully online M.S. in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. Our program was developed by ... Read More
  • Mathematics Grade 6-8 (Master's)
    Walden's fully online M.S. in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. Our program was developed by ... Read More
  • Mathematics Grade K-5 (Master's)
    Walden's fully online M.S. in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. Our program was developed by ... Read More
  • Middle Level Education:Grades 5-8 (Master's)
    If you are an educator serving students in grades 5-8, Walden's M.S. in Education program offered through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leade... Read More
  • Online Learning (M.S.)
    This program will teach you to apply theory, research, creativity, and problem-solving skills to a variety of technology applications in order to improve per... Read More
  • Science Grade K-8 (Master's)
    Walden's fully online M.S. in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. Our program was developed by ... Read More
  • Teacher Leadership:Grades K-12 (Master's)
    This specialization is ideal for the classroom teacher who is passionate about making a difference in education. Discover how you can build upon your existin... Read More
  • Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (Master's)
    Are you ready to make a difference in our children's future by becoming a teacher? To help you reach your goal, Walden University's College of Education offe... Read More
  • Training and Performance Improvement (M.S.)
     This program will teach you to apply theory, research, creativity, and problem-solving skills to a variety of technology applications in order to impro... Read More
  • Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning (Ed.D.)
    The Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning specialization is designed for administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and tran... Read More
  • Community College Leadership (Ph.D.)
    "Community colleges are facing an impending crisis in leadership." This statement echoes throughout the community college literature of the last decade and i... Read More
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
    Walden's Ed.D. program is designed to improve your scholarship and research skills so you can improve student learning at the classroom and school level. Our... Read More
  • Early Childhood Education (Ph.D.)
    The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to... Read More
  • Education (Ph.D.)
    The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to... Read More
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
    Designed for administrators who want to quickly increase their effectiveness in transforming their educational environment. With increased expertise in under... Read More
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Education Technology
    Go beyond a master’s degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden’s Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the spe... Read More
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology
    Whether you are a technology director, instructor, curriculum developer, or consultant, staying current with today’s increased use of technology is a critica... Read More
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Teacher Leadership
    Designed for educators who want to quickly increase their ability to make contributions to their school or organization, thereby improving the lives of their... Read More
  • Higher Education (Ph.D.)
    The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to... Read More
  • Higher Education and Adult Learning (Ed.D)
    Actively engaging adult learners requires a unique set of skills and a broad understanding of adult development. The Higher Education and Adult Learning spec... Read More
  • K-12 Education Leadership (Ph.D.)
    The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to... Read More
  • Self-Designed (Ph.D. Ed.)
    Educators who are interested in pursuing an area that is not among the specializations currently offered may develop their own specialization with the approv... Read More
  • Special Education (Ph.D.)
    The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to... Read More
  • Teacher Leadership (Ed.D.)
    Walden's Ed.D. program is designed to improve your scholarship and research skills so you can improve student learning at the classroom and school level. Our... Read More
  • Post-Masters Certificate - Nursing Education
    This certificate program prepares nurses for faculty positions in all types of undergraduate nursing programs, as well as for educator roles in diverse pract... Read More
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UMUC

  • Distance Education (Master's)
    University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offers an online Master of Distance Education (MDE) degree. The MDE program is designed in an online format ... Read More
  • Education (Master's)
    The Master of Education (MEd) with a specialization in instructional technology is designed for professionally certified preK-12 teachers, administrators, an... Read More
  • Teaching (Masters)
    The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed for students who wish to earn secondary teacher certification. Successful completion of the program entitles... Read More
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University of Saint Mary

  • Teaching (Master's)
    University of Saint Mary (USM) offers a completely online MAT program—with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction—which is recognized by several prominent... Read More
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Keiser University Graduate School

  • Education (Master's)
    Keiser University’s Master of Science degree in Education (MSEd) provides teachers and education administrators an intensive study of theory and practice in ... Read More
  • Education - College Administration (Master's)
    Keiser University’s Master of Science degree in Education provides teachers and education administrators an intensive study of theory and practice in the fie... Read More
  • Education - Leadership (Master's)
    Keiser University’s Master of Science degree in Education provides teachers and education administrators an intensive study of theory and practice in the fie... Read More
  • Education - Teaching and Learning (Master's)
    Keiser University’s Master of Science degree in Education provides teachers and education administrators an intensive study of theory and practice in the fie... Read More
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University of Cincinnati

  • Educational Leadership (Master's)
    Gain the Personal Satisfaction of Earning Your Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. The University of Cincinnati’s accredited* Bachelor... Read More
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Argosy University Online

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Grand Canyon University

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Abilene Christian University

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University of Southern California

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DeVry

  • Educational Technology (Master's)
    The Master of Science in Educational Technology (MSET) offered by DeVry University prepares teachers and other education professionals to systematically deve... Read More
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The George Washington University

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Saint Xavier University

  • Curriculum and Instruction (Master's)
    Our accredited* Curriculum and Instruction online graduate program will prepare you for continued development as a master teacher in schools or other instruc... Read More
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Capella University

  • School Psychology (Master's)
    Prepare yourself to address the social, emotional, academic, behavioral, and cognitive well-being of children and adolescents within a school setting. This r... Read More
  • Early Childhood Education (Master's)
    The quality standards of state-funded pre-kindergarten programs have increased substantially in recent years, with 28 states now requiring lead teachers to h... Read More
  • Enrollment Management (Master's)
    This unique enrollment management specialization is the only specialization program that leads to both a master's degree and a professional certificate in En... Read More
  • K-12 Studies in Education (Master's)
    Create an individualized doctoral program that fits your unique K–12 research interests. Complement such core course work as advanced research, educational p... Read More
  • Professional Studies in Education (Master's)
    This Professional Studies in Education specialization is designed for educators working in a variety of educational, business, and community settings, as wel... Read More
  • Reading and Literacy (Master's)
    Capella is unique among online universities in offering a master's specialization in Reading and Literacy that is state-approved, which is a requirement for ... Read More
  • Training and Performance Improvement (Master's)
    Increase your career potential by earning the only master's Training and Performance Improvement specialization that includes valuable certification in ROI M... Read More
  • Educational Leadership and Management (Doctoral)
    Develop the diverse IT and business skills you need to master this emerging, in-demand occupation that focuses on aligning enterprise-wide IT solutions with ... Read More
  • K-12 Studies in Education (Doctoral)
    Create an individualized doctoral program that fits your unique K–12 research interests. Complement such core course work as advanced research, educational p... Read More
  • Management Education (Doctoral)
    Prepare yourself to educate our future business leaders, while meeting the growing demand for postsecondary business faculty. This Management Education PhD s... Read More
  • PhD in Ed – Nursing Education
    Thank you for your interest in Capella University.  Please be aware that the specialization you have selected is for current licensed registered nurses ... Read More
  • Professional Studies in Education (Doctoral)
    This online PhD program in education is designed for experienced educators or administrators working in a variety of teaching or training situations. The fle... Read More
  • Training and Performance Improvement (Doctoral)
    Gain increased credibility as a leader in training and performance improvement through this PhD specialization that also includes valuable certification in R... Read More
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A.T. Still University

  • Master of Health Education
    ATSU’s School of Health Management offers an online Master of Health Education degree that will prepare you for leadership in health education. A systematic ... Read More
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Dominican University

  • MAED/Elementary Education (Master's)
    Do you love helping young students discover their abilities and reach their potential?    The Master of Arts in Education with a Specializatio... Read More
  • MAED/English as A Second Language (Master's)
    Are you interested in developing one of the most in-demand teaching skill sets available? With nearly 5 million English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in ... Read More
  • MAED/Reading (Master's)
    Want to instill in your students a love of reading that will last a lifetime? Dominican University’s Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Rea... Read More
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Full Sail University

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Ashford University

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Jones International University

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Ellis University

  • Teaching/Early Childhood Education (Master's)
    The program is designed to complement core proficiencies that are consistent across most National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certificat... Read More
  • Teaching/Teacher as a Leader (Master's)
    The program is designed to complement core proficiencies that are consistent across most National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certificat... Read More
  • Teaching/Thesis Track (Master's)
    The program is designed to complement core proficiencies that are consistent across most National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certificat... Read More
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Liberty University Online

  • Teaching and Learning - Middle Grades (MED)
    Liberty University’s Master of Education – Teaching and Learning program with a concentration in middle grades education prepares you for teaching in Christi... Read More
  • School Counseling (Master's)
    Liberty University’s Master of Education – School Counseling program prepares you to be a school counselor in Christian, public, and private schools. You wil... Read More
  • Education (Bachelor's)
    Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Education program approaches the discipline of education from a Christian perspective to provide you with a firm ... Read More
  • Education (Master's)
    Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others, and influence the futu... Read More
  • Education Specialist
    Liberty University’s Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare you for a leadership role in the field of education, while specifically focusing o... Read More
  • Elementary Education (Master's)
    Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Teaching, with a specialization in Elementary Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teachi... Read More
  • Program Specialist (Master's)
      Liberty University’s Master of Education – Program Specialist program prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, public, and private schools... Read More
  • Secondary Education (Master's)
    Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Teaching, with a specialization in Secondary Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teachin... Read More
  • Special Education (Master's)
    Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Teaching, with a specialization in Special Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teaching ... Read More
  • Teaching and Learning (Master's)
    Liberty University’s Master of Education – Teaching and Learning program prepares you for teaching in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master... Read More
  • Teaching and Learning - Elementary Ed (MED)
    Liberty University’s Master of Education – Teaching and Learning program with a concentration in elementary education prepares you for teaching in Christian,... Read More
  • Teaching and Learning – Special Ed (MED)
    Liberty University’s Master of Education – Teaching and Learning program with a concentration in special education prepares you for teaching in Christian, pu... Read More
  • Doctor of Education
    Liberty University’s Doctor of Education program provides advanced training for individuals seeking positions in higher education. The program aims to deve... Read More
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National University

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University of Scranton

  • Curriculum & Instruction (Master's)
    The Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction degree is a comprehensive degree that works to strengthen your instructional skills and leadership abil... Read More
  • Educational Administration (Master's)
    The Master of Science in Education Administration degree is a comprehensive degree that provides students with the knowledge they need to become excepti... Read More
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Strayer University

  • Educational Management (Master's)
    The Master of Education is a degree program targeted at the larger market for professional development that includes K-12 teachers, training and development ... Read More
  • Technology in Education (Master's)
    The new Master of Education program is designed to provide current K-12 teachers, school administrators, training and development professionals, and human re... Read More
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Kendall College

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Western Governors University

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Penn Foster Global

  • Early Childhood Education
    Earn your Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster College. There are certain skills you need to begin a ... Read More
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LeTourneau University

  • Master in Education
    Education is a demanding and constantly changing profession. Our accelerated online program is designed for busy educators like you who want to enhance their... Read More
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Bay Path College

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Drexel University Online

  • MS in Higher Education
    The MS in Higher Education program prepares students with the tools and knowledge needed for career advancement in the field of higher education. The program... Read More
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University of California, Irvine

  • Developing Fluent Readers course
    Apply research-based methods to develop fluent reading across grade levels for speakers of English and English learners. Topics include phonemic awareness, p... Read More
  • Learn to Have a Career Teaching Online course
    The Learn to Have a Career Teaching Online course at University of California Irvine is for those interested in earning income as an online instructor. The c... Read More
  • Reading Practicum course
    Participate in 45 hours of documented work in a selected classroom that provides balanced, comprehensive reading and language arts instruction and which ensu... Read More
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University of Nebraska at Kearney

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UMassOnline

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