Salary Survey Report for All K-12 Teachers

*Bachelor's Degree Required*

This endorsement program is designed for already certified/licensed elementary and/or special education teachers who wish to teach in early childhood settings (birth-grade 3). The curriculum is based on state and national standards for early childhood education. It includes theories of early childhood growth and development, the significance of family and cultural diversity for learning, the use of developmentally appropriate practices, assessment techniques, and technology to promote learning. Coursework, field experiences, and required student teaching will provide teachers with the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective early childhood educators. (34 credits)

The Early Childhood Development emphasis is designed to provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills needed to be a certified professional working with infants, toddlers, pre-school and kindergarten-aged children. in a daycare or educational setting. If you are already employed in childcare and wish to earn recognized credentials, the Early Childhood Development emphasis is also for you.

You'll learn infant and toddler development, nutrition, health, and special-needs care; and be introduced to subjects such as childhood education, creative activities, and curriculum planning. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to work in early childhood programs such as child care centers, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs, Head Start, and before or after-school care. 

The ASIS with an Early Childhood Development emphasis is based on a general-education foundation, allowing you to plan your degree design in accordance with your employment or higher education objectives. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an associate of science degree.

An associate's degree in interdisciplinary studies prepares you for entry-level employment and brings you at least halfway toward a bachelor's degree. Additionally, many students who choose the Early Childhood Development emphasis area go on to pursue teaching certification after completion of the program. If, in the future, you should decide to complete your bachelor's degree, Kaplan University can help you get there faster with its advanced start program options.

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 to evaluate success.

The AIU School of Education is focused on offering an industry-current education to those wishing to establish careers at the forefront of modern education.

Master of Education (M.Ed.) with concentrations in:
-Curriculum and Instruction
-Educational Assessment and Evaluation
-Instructional Technology
-Leadership of Educational Organization

AIU Online's Master's in Education degree will challenge students to remain professionally up-to-date and in demand in the fast-changing landscape of modern education. This unique online learning curriculum will not only empower degree recipients to advance their current careers, but it will position them to remain at the forefront of education into the future.

Tomorrow's successful educators will be those with the greatest command of all the technological tools and methodologies available to them, and our Master's in Education degree has been set up to help them achieve that.

Walden offers one of the nation's only post-doctoral online certificate programs in psychology, providing doctoral graduates the opportunity to further their knowledge in their chosen area or focus on a new area of interest.

This specialization combines the theory behind online learning, including principles of instructional design, with practical teaching strategies and best practices for teaching a diverse student body in an online environment. Actual experience in teaching an online course provides the capstone of the certificate program. Graduates will be prepared to teach online at the university level or work with an online learning organization.

Argosy University developed its Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Educational Leadership Program to transition students from the role of a classroom leader to that of an administrative leader in complex educational institutions. The curriculum challenges students to develop their core skills in the areas of practical and academic analysis, oral and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, team-building, and technology. The program is a practitioner-oriented program of study scheduled to permit students to balance the demands of career, family, and school.

*This program [and concentration] do not lead to state teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement. This program [and concentration] are designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals already certified, licensed or endorsed and for individuals interested in  pursuing these degrees for reasons other than obtaining teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement.

Reading and literacy has become a specialized field and the demand for certified Reading Specialists continues to increase. Benedictine University, a leader in teacher education for more than 44 years, has recently launched an Online Master of Education in Reading and Literacy program to train qualified teachers to address the literacy demands throughout the U.S. school system.

Students enrolled in this graduate program explore the value of reading, writing and technology as tools for student learning. In addition, students explore the many faces of performance-based assessment as a primary avenue for understanding complex behavior. Experiences in this program are meaningful and connected to the issues teachers encounter every day in the classroom.

If you have a strong commitment to teaching, but have less than initial certification, consider the OATCERT program through Saint Joseph's University.  The Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT) program from Saint Joseph’s University is designed to aid working professionals earn their initial secondary (grades 7-12) teaching certificate or a Master’s degree in Secondary Education within one of the traditional content areas: Math, Science, English, Social Studies.

Developed with the educational experience gained from 150 years of shaping minds, our unique online teacher certificate program provides an educational environment that challenges you to reach your highest intellectual potential.

Our accredited* Curriculum and Instruction online graduate program will prepare you for continued development as a master teacher in schools or other instructional institutions. 

This innovative program provides experienced practitioners with a broad understanding of curriculum development and an in-depth examination of new instructional techniques through the exploration of topics in literacy, diversity, integration of technology, and an interdisciplinary perspective in education.

By analyzing contemporary practices and theories relating to knowledge acquisition, the progressive core coursework will lead you to an in-depth understanding of the theoretical underpinnings that support classroom instruction and educational reform.

Enhance student learning and make significant contributions to the overall improvement of education with an online Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Xavier University.

*Saint Xavier University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The School of Education is accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education (Dual Degree) is a degree that leads to teaching in an elementary or a cross-categorical K-12 setting. It is designed for any individual who wishes to seek a elementary or cross-categorical teaching certificate to teach children with special needs in the K-12 setting. The format and courses of the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the teaching candidate already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences.

Teacher candidates must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of the program are prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate the students’ various learning, behavioral, and social needs. Teacher candidates must be prepared to complete a full-time, 16-week student teaching component at the end of the program. Eight weeks of student teaching is completed in a regular education setting and 8 weeks is completed in a resource room, self-contained class, or in a special school for students with disabilities. These special education settings must include at least 3 or more of the following disability categories: mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, physical/health impairments; and they must be completed with a certified special education teacher.

Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. Teacher candidates should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and an academic advisor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.