Ranked as among "America's Best Graduate Schools 2010" by U.S. News and World Report, Drexel University offers a choice of teacher certification programs (including administration and instructional technology) and add-on certificates for teachers who are already licensed. Degrees include Teaching K-12, Graduate Intern Teaching, Instructional Technology, TESL for teaching English as a second language, Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as certification for teaching in post-secondary institutions. (This and all info as of 2011.)
Drexel University
PO Box 34729
Philadelphia, PA 19101
(877) 215-0009
drexel.com
The University of Phoenix offers teaching certification through its Bachelor of Science in education/elementary teacher education, as well as its Master of Arts programs in early childhood education, elementary teacher education, secondary teacher education and special education. All programs are designed to prepare candidates for licensure (see website for more info, or to contact an advisor).
University of Phoenix Online
(866) 766-0766
phoenix.edu
Students work as paid teachers in classrooms while pursuing online coursework through the University of Texas at El Paso's College of Education program. Students prepare for certification in 12 to 18 months through online coursework, alongside teaching in real classrooms under the guidance of mentors. Twenty-three certification areas include ESL Supplemental, General Education, Bilingual Education, Language Arts, all other core content areas, languages that include French, German, Spanish. Theatre arts certifications are also available.
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University of Texas at El Paso College of Education
(915) 747-7674
academics.utep.edu
Kaplan University has a number of alternative online programs, many of them state-specific, though open to all students. In the state of Iowa for example, Kaplan offers an online Master of Arts in Teaching that guides teachers through the program while a combination of online coursework, mentoring of students, and practical teaching experiences. Students become prepared for certification credentials to teach in grades 5 through 12, with state-specific tests required for relevant subject areas.
Kaplan University Online
(866) 522-7747
online.kaplanuniversity.edu
Through Nova Southern University students can obtain a Master's in teaching in less than a year, while preparing for certification in their specific state. Certification areas include Elementary Reading, Elementary Math, Curriculum and Instruction, and K-12 Technology. Terms are eight to 10 weeks in length, with one seven-week summer internship. The curriculum is hands-on, and geared for teacher leaders, master teachers, and utilizes proven techniques to engage learning.
Nova Southeastern University
(800) 463-5174
nova.edu