Walden University is an accredited distance learning program that has over 36,000 alumni. The mission of Walden University is to "serve the higher education needs of professionals whose work impacts others." The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in education. Undergraduate students can pursue a bachelor's degree in child development, educational studies or instructional design and technology. The college also offers a special education teacher endorsement program. Graduate students can pursue master's degree programs in education, higher education, instructional design and technology, or a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or education specialist.
University of Phoenix offers learning options either online, or in a traditional in-class format at one of the school's more than 200 locations nationwide. Its accredited College of Education offers both associate's and bachelor's degrees online, as well as a wide variety of graduate programs. A prospective teacher can pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education; at the master's level, a range of focuses are available, including early-childhood education, special education and curriculum/instruction-reading. The college also offers courses for teachers' continuing education. Courses cover topics such as technology in the classroom, bilingual education, counseling and teaching methods.
Argosy University offers a wide variety of graduate-level courses for students pursuing educational administration or leadership positions. Students can pursue an Ed.D. in educational leadership, teaching and learning, or community college executive leadership. They could also pursue a master of arts degree in education, with a focus on teaching and learning, adult education and training, or higher and post-secondary education. Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The College of Education at Northcentral University offers undergraduate and graduate programs. It also has 12 certificate programs for teachers seeking to add an endorsement to their current teaching certificate. Northcentral University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Higher Learning Commission. Northcentral's courses have flexible starting dates.
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers graduate programs in K-12 specialization programs. Capella's mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, and school counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs. Capella also offers specialized programs in reading and literacy, school counseling, school psychology and special education leadership. There are more than 5,000 students in Capella's K-12 master of science, Ph.D., Ed.S. and certificate online programs.