Western Governors University (WGU) offers online degrees in various concentrations within the education field. WGU is a regionally accredited university that is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Western Governors offers a multitude of online education degrees at both the bachelor's and master's degree levels. Bachelor of arts degrees offered by WGU include concentrations in early childhood education, interdisciplinary education, science education, math education and special education. Master's degrees are offered in areas such as elementary education, teaching math, science or social studies, educational leadership, special education, teaching English as a second language, instructional design and learning and technology. Student teaching is required as part of many of these programs. WGU allows students to secure student teaching positions in their state of residence.
Western Governors University
4001 South 700 East, Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-2533
801-274-3280
wgu.edu
Michigan State University (MSU), ranked as one of the nation's top education programs, also offers education degrees through online distance education programs. MSU ranked No.17 in the 2010 "U.S. News & World Report" rankings for top education programs. Distance education programs offered by Michigan State are all offered at the master's degree level. Master of arts degrees include the master of arts in education, education for the health profession, teaching and curriculum, higher education, adult lifelong education and educational technology. Of these, the more traditional master of arts in education degree includes courses in special education, learning and technology, school and post-secondary leadership, literacy education, sports leadership and coaching; and science and math education.
Michigan State University
College of Education
118 Erickson Hall
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-355-1825
educ.msu.edu
Capella University, another school known for its online degree offerings, also offers various online degrees in the field of education. Capella's education degrees are divided up between two categories within the education field: those representing K-12 education programs and those in higher education. K-12 programs are offered at the master's degree level. Capella offers master of science degrees in special education, reading and literacy, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education and leadership in education administration. Programs are also offered in school counseling and educational psychology. At the doctoral level, students can pursue degrees in special education leadership, K-12 studies, educational leadership and curriculum and instruction. Educational specialist programs are also available in the fields of curriculum and instruction and education administration.
Capella University
Capella Tower
225 S. 6th St., 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3389
888-227-2736
capella.edu/