Elementary Education Degrees

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The Master of Arts in education degree with a specialization in elementary education enhances a teacher's ability to develop students that are better equipped to succeed in society. Elementary school teacher training includes training in how to help children understand abstract concepts, solve problems, and develop critical thought processes. While studying for your elementary education degree, you will learn ho to use computers, games, music, videos, artwork, and other tools to help teach children these key concepts. Elementary career education programs provide guidance on how to better recognize student needs, strengths and weaknesses, as well as on classroom instruction and management.

Elementary school teachers introduce children to many important topics, including numbers, language, science, and social studies. The typical elementary school teacher is expected to teach classes of children in several subjects. Job opportunities for elementary school teachers is expected to be excellent over the next 10 years, as a number of elementary school teachers are expected to retire over the next 10 years.

Elementary Education Degrees

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Argosy University

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At Argosy University students can pursue a wide range of degree programs, from associates to post doctoral, at campus locations across the country.

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Bethel University

Minnesota

US News and World Report named Bethel University one of the best colleges in the Midwest for 2004. Bethel University currently has more than 4,000 students from 26 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs.

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California Lutheran University

California

California Lutheran University was 16th on the U.S. News & World Report list of top schools in the West in its "America's Best Colleges 2006" report. This marked the 11th consecutive year that CLU was highly ranked in this category.

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LeTourneau University

Texas

LeTourneau University's Teacher Education Program (TEACH) meets the needs of P-12 paraprofessionals who wish to gain full Texas teacher certification as required by the No Child Left Behind legislation.

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University of Phoenix

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One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. University of Phoenix. Thinking ahead.

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University of Phoenix

At the University of Phoenix, most students complete their online education in two to three years, and an overwhelming majority report a high degree of satisfaction. Students attend classes via the Internet, at times and places that fit their scheduling needs.

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Ashford University

Online (study from anywhere)

Don’t let your job get in the way of earning your college degree. At Ashford University Online, we’re dedicated to helping working adults just like you get the skills and the credentials you need to reach for your goals. Choose from a variety of Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs including Organizational Management, Business Administration, Psychology, and more.

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Grand Canyon University

Online (study from anywhere)

Grand Canyon University Online offers the same high-quality education online as it does in its Phoenix campus setting. The online degree programs are delivered using state-of-the-art Internet technologies based on Angel technology.

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Jones International University (Online)

Online (study from anywhere)

Jones International University offers students the opportunity to earn a masters degree while they work. Students receive high-quality academic training in an interactive learning environment that prepares them for a professional career.

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Touro University

Online (study from anywhere)

Touro University International (TUI), located in Cypress, southern California, is a fully online, web based university. TUI offers quality, cost effective education using online Internet instruction as its primary means of delivery.

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Western Governors University

Online (study from anywhere)

Western Governors University is truly unique among online schools. WGU was designed specifically for adult students who have busy lives, not for younger, traditional students like many other schools. It is the only university regionally accredited by 4 different regional accrediting commissions.

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