The programs of Online Degree University's School of Education, ranked among America's Best Graduate Schools 2007 by U.S. News & World Report, incorporate current research on teaching and expose teachers to the latest developments in pedagogy and instructional technology. The flagship Online program of the School of Education is the Master of Science degree in the Science of Instruction. The curriculum for each of the three graduate certification programs listed below is fully integrated with the Master's degree curriculum, although each certification program may be completed as a stand-alone program.
Bachelor's Degrees
Master's Degrees
Online Teacher Certification Programs
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Education
Prepares students for K-12 teacher certification, allows them to pursue advanced educational studies, human resources development, corporate training, and other education-related careers.
Master's Degrees
Master of Science in Higher Education
Prepares students with the tools and knowledge needed for career advancement in the field of higher education.
Master of Science in the Science of Instruction
Designed to prepare high school mathematics, science and technology teachers as well as elementary school teachers across all subject areas. An excellent choice for current teachers seeking a Master's degree or for those entering teaching as a subsequent career.
*New for Fall 2006* -
Master of Science in Educational Administration: Collaborative Leadership
Using state and national leadership standards, this Master degree program is designed to prepare and mentor future elementary and secondary educational leaders with the practical skills, knowledge and internship experiences to become effective leaders in rural, city and suburban schools. State principal certification may be pursued as part of this program.
*New for Fall 2006* -
Master of Science in Global and International Education
Designed to prepare students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to work effectively with the complex economic, political, cultural, and social contexts that influence education and learning in diverse parts of the world. The M.S. in Global and International Education program will provide a strong preparation for careers in the delivery and promotion of learning in international and community based organizations and settings.
Online Teacher Certification Programs
Administrator Certificates
Principal's Certification Program
This program qualifies participants for state certification as school principals and provides a pathway for continued study in the MS in the Science of Instruction degree program.
Teaching Certificates (K-12)
Post-Bachelor's Teaching Certificate
This certificate program is designed for individuals who hold a Bachelor degree and who seek to qualify for state teacher certification at the elementary or secondary level. Through inter-state agreements, this Pennsylvania-approved teaching credential is also valid for teaching in other states. Students completing the certification program may continue coursework to earn a Master's Degree in Teaching (Master of Science in the Science of Instruction) online. Students intending to teach in PA have the option of obtaining a Graduate Intern Teaching Certificate.
Graduate Intern Teaching Certificate- (PA residents only)
This program is identical to our Post-Bachelor's Teaching Certificate, leading to a formal teaching credential which through the inter-state agreement
can be applied nationwide. It is designed for career-changers with a Bachelor's in another field, or for those who already serve as temporary, emergency or substitute teachers. The extra feature of this program is that completion of only two courses leads to an Intern Teacher Certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This feature makes it particularly appropriate for those who would like to start teaching in Pennsylvania in only 6 months.
Add-On Certificates for Licensed Teachers
TESL Certificate
This is an add-on certificate available to students that currently possess a K-12 teaching certificate and want to become instructors of English as a Second Language. Credits earned through this program may be applied toward the MS in the Science of Instruction.
Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate
This graduate program qua lifies participants for state certification as Instructional Technology Specialists and provides a pathway for continued study in the MS in the Science of Instruction degree program.
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