Teaching may be one of the most satisfying professions, as teachers generally take great joy in seeing the development in their students and knowing that they are contributing positively to many future successes. While private school teachers need not be licensed, public schools do require licensure. In some states, a master's degree in education is required to become a teacher; and in general, a holder of a master's degree will be more employable and receive higher wages. Below are the top online universities offering master's degrees in teaching.
MAT: Elementary Education
MAT: Secondary Education
MAT: Special Education
MEd: Teaching & Learning
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Liberty University: Liberty University offers Master's in Teaching programs in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Teaching & Learning. The M.A.T in Teaching & Learning is not intended for licensure, but the other programs are designed to prepare students for licensure.
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MAT: Elementary Licensure
MAT: Secondary Licensure
MEd: Teacher Leadership
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University of Phoenix: The University of Phoenix MA in Teacher Education offers specializations in Elementary Licensure, Secondary Licensure, and Teacher Leadership in order to serve the needs of beginning and experienced teachers ready for the next step. Instructors are all teachers and education professionals with real world knowledge. Students enrolled in the program also have access to math and writing resources to brush up on the basics.
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MS: Special Ed Teaching
MS: Curriculum & Inst.
MS: K-12 Studies
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Capella University: Capella University's MS in Special Education Teaching is developed around national special education standards, the latest teaching strategies and techniques. Courses include field experiences for students to practice their skills in real classroom situations. The MS in Curriculum & Instruction teaches education professionals how to create curriculums, assess them, manage classrooms, and reduce achievement gaps. The K-12 Studies specialization is intended for already licensed P-12 teachers or educational professionals.
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MA: Teaching
MA: Teaching (credential)
MA: TESOL
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University of Southern California: The Rossier School of Education at Southern Cal offers three master's degrees in teaching. The MA in teaching with no credential is available to current teachers looking to expand their careers; the MA in teaching with teaching credential is available to aspiring teachers; finally, the MA in teaching English to speakers of other languages combines the MA in teaching with comprehensive TESOL training.
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MA: Teaching
MS: College Teaching
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Kaplan University: Kaplan University offers an MA in Teaching and an MS in College Teaching. The MS in Higher Education offers further specializations in college administration and leadership, college teaching and learning, and online college teaching – everything the budding professor needs to know to secure a solid career in academia. The MA in Teaching is a more general degree that offers specializations in Mathematics, Science, Teaching with Technology, and teaching students with special needs.
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MS: Teaching
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Colorado State University - Global Campus: CSU has set an example for others to follow with its Global Campus, an online division with innovative teaching methodologies and hands-on exercises taught by teachers with industry experience. Students come away with applicable knowledge to situations outside the classroom. CSU offers an online program for a MS in Teaching degree.
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MS: Ed - Teacher Leadership
MS: Ed - College Teaching
MAT: Early Childhood Edu.
MAT: Special Education
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Walden University: The online MS in Education - teacher leadership (K-12) degree at Walden connects students with education experts, researchers and scholars. Students learn the latest technology for use in the classroom including podcasts and electronic portfolios. Walden offers several other teaching degree programs, including an MS in College Teaching & Leadership, an MA.T. in early childhood education, and two MA.T. in special education degrees (emotional/behavioral disorders and learning disabilities).
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MA: Ed - Teacher Leadership
MAT: Learning w/ Technology
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Ashford University: Ashford University's MA in Teaching & Learning with Technology is a unique program that helps teachers improve their class presentation skills through the latest technology tools, as well as online teaching. The Masters of Education with a specialization in Teacher Leadership prepares licensed educators to monitor and evaluate curriculum and instruction, and to lead instructors and students toward positive change.
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MEd: Teacher Leadership
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University of Cincinnati: The University of Cincinnati's Master in Education with a focus on Teacher Leadership is completely online and combines theory, practice and policy in a 2-year program. The Master in Teacher Leadership is more flexible than a subject-specific Master in Education since the graduates can go into administration or use their leadership skills within the classroom.
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MS: Ed - Teaching
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Keiser University: Keiser University's Master of Science in Education - Teaching program includes core classes in affirming diversity, educational assessment and evaluation and curriculum design, as well as a specialization in Teaching and Learning. Courses for the Teaching specialization include some psychology, classroom instruction and management, problem solving, and the role of the teacher in American society.
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MAT: No Certification
MAT: Professional Learning
MEd: TESOL
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Grand Canyon University: The online Master of Arts in Teaching degree program P-8th grade prepares students to meet the requirements to teach in elementary and middle schools. Classes cover trends in teaching techniques and grade-appropriate studies. The Masters in Teaching also offers specializations in Professional Learning Communities and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
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MS: Teaching
MS: Math Teaching
MS: Instruction
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Drexel University: Drexel University's MS in Teaching offers specializations in Mathematics Teaching and overall Instruction. Lessons for the MS in Mathematics are based on research-based best practices in the classroom, and collaboration between Drexel's School of Education and Drexel's award-winning online math forum. Drexel's MS programs in teaching are designed for students who want a Master's degree while preparing themselves to qualify for state teaching certification.
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