Online Education and Teaching Degree

Online Education and Teaching Degree

              Everyone follows their own unique career path. For that reason, students enter online teaching and education degree programs from many different starting points, depending on where they are and where they want to be. With so many options available, it is important for students to understand all of the opportunities open to them in an online teaching program. This timeline identifies the various steps from associate degree to doctorate, and looks at the decisions to be made along the way.Associate Degree Online – Two Years An online associate degree in teaching and education serves as a great first step, and can help students prepare for introductory careers such as teaching assistant and teacher’s aide. Prospective students can choose from a wide range of associate degree programs in education, including early childhood, elementary education, special education and K-12, depending on their area of interest. In addition to sharpening critical thinking and writing skills with general courses in humanities and sciences, students learn fundamental teaching principles by taking courses in child development, literacy, child psychology and educational technology.Many students pursue an associate degree with the intention of transferring to a bachelor’s program after graduation. Although this can be a cost-effective way to earn an undergraduate degree, it is important to meet with an academic adviser at both institutions as early as possible. Academic advisers can identify which courses students should take and provide tips that will simplify the transfer process later on.