Offering the largest amount of accredited degrees of any online-focused university, the University of Phoenix's online programs include a wide range of education degrees. Initial degrees (those designed to prepare students for certification to become a teacher) include a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on elementary education, and Master of Arts degrees in Education with focuses in elementary-teacher education, early childhood education, secondary teacher education and special education. For experienced educators who want to advance in their field, Master of Arts degrees in education are offered with the following specialties: curriculum and instruction-reading, teacher leadership, and administration/supervision. Potential graduates of most programs must complete eight credit hours of student teaching. The experience is organized with a local teacher and a University of Phoenix faculty advisor. To help potential teachers, the University of Phoenix offers a variety of resources. This includes the Center for Mathematics Excellence and Center for Writing Excellence for those who need extra aid in these categories, as well as virtual classroom experience to simulate possible real-life scenarios teachers might face. Besides in-person student teaching, most programs can be completed online.
University of Phoenix
(866) 766-0766
phoenix.edu
With a significant online presence, Wilmington University offers a Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education. The degree program is geared toward adults who would like to be certified as career and technical education teachers. The bachelor's degree program requires 120 credit hours in courses such as history, regulations of career, technical education, math teachers and education psychology. The school requires all students to take courses that lead to becoming certified as a teacher in Delaware. It combines core education courses required for all teachers with specific courses that are developed specifically for career and technical program teachers.
Wilmington University
320 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720-6491
302-356-4636
wilmu.edu
Liberty University offers two paths for potential teachers: a bachelor of science in education (with a track in either elementary or middle school education) and an associate of arts in education. Liberty University focuses specifically on teaching education from a Christian perspective and is best suited for those who would like to teach in Christian education. Bachelor's degree programs require 120 credit hours. Those interested in the elementary education track must complete 30 hours of liberal arts courses divided into English, math, history and science. Potential middle school teachers must meet the same requirements as elementary education, as well as 15 additional credit hours in one of the four subject matters. Associate of arts in education requires 60 credit hours. Thirty-nine of the credit hours come from general studies, and the remaining 21 are in major classes, such as psychology of childhood and principles of education.
Liberty University
1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg, VA 24502
800-424-9595
luonline.com