Study with the premier provider of adult education programs.
The College of Education at University of Phoenix has been offering online
teaching degree programs since 1983, and we have developed and implemented several Master
of Arts programs and professional development courses to meet the specific needs of individual
states all across the country.
Programs at the University of Phoenix are developed and taught by working practitioners
to ensure our students can meet the ever-changing needs of children and adults today. We’re
continually updating our curriculum and course offerings, and they’re always designed to connect
teacher learning directly to student learning.
Our philosophy is to “impact student learning, one educator at a time.” Through individual and
collaborative work, students in our online teaching degree programs will learn new knowledge and
skills that will immediately assist them in their careers.
Explore your options in education with an online teaching degree.
Every program offered in the College of Education will equip students with essential tools
necessary to becoming more effective teachers, and help them make a difference in the lives
of children and adults alike.
Take a closer look at our online teaching degree programs and decide whether
our model and philosophy are a good fit with your career goals.
Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary (BSEd-E)
The BSEd-E program is a degree program leading to teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of
the BSEd-E program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to
become competent and effective elementary school educators.
Student teaching is an integral component of the program. It provides students with a field-based
experience and growth opportunities that best prepare them to assume the duties of a certified
classroom teacher.
This program is currently available only in the state of Arizona.
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) Program
The MAED program is designed to enhance and refine the
skills of teachers, counselors, administrators, and trainers. University of
Phoenix offers this advanced degree program to provide an educational
framework that supports the advancement, application, and integration of
relevant theory and concepts. Four areas of specialization provide an in-depth
examination of content, skills and knowledge to address the specific needs of
educators. The curriculum is current, based in theory and working practice,
application-oriented, and sensitive to cultural diversity.
MAED/Curriculum and Instruction*
The specialization in Curriculum and Instruction is an
online graduate education degree for bachelor-prepared individuals currently
teaching in a P-12 classroom environment who wish to develop and enhance their
curriculum and instruction repertoire for the purposes of increasing student
learning. The program encompasses the study of curricular planning and
development with an integration of technology, assessment and evaluation
practices, strategies for effective classroom instruction for a variety of
learners, and critical issues within the field of education. The
Adult Education
specialization focuses on the areas of distance education, training and adult
learning theories, practices and applications. The
Computer Education
specialization focuses on using computers and how computers fit in education. The English as a second language (ESL) specialization focuses on instructional methods and materials for teaching English as a second language; theories for the acquisition of a second language; testing and evaluation of students studying English as a second language; and developing curriculum for English as a second language students.
MAED/Administration and Supervision*
The Administration and
Supervision specialization is designed for educators interested in gaining
knowledge and expertise in the area of school administration. The program
curriculum is focused on education finance, school law, roles and
responsibilities of the principal, community relations, and supervision of
personnel. The degree program has a research component and requires and Action
Research Project. All project work integrates the theoretical aspects of
education and the practical experience of the adult learner through the
identification and exploration of significant problems related to the student's
area of professional responsibilities and interest.
MAED/Early Childhood Education*
The specialization in Early Childhood
Education is a graduate degree for educators seeking knowledge and expertise in the
field of early childhood development and teaching. The curriculum includes instructional
strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood
growth and development, and the impact of family and cultural diversity on early
childhood.
MAED/Special Education*
The Special Education specialization prepares
candidates to be cross categorical special educators. The program curriculum includes a
survey of exceptional students, foundations and methodologies of mild disabilities, diagnosis
and assessment of disabilities, management of student behavior, instruction in the content
areas, and collaboration and resource management for the special educator. A supervised
student teaching experience in special education is incorporated into the degree.
Although this program is accepted by the Arizona Department
of Education for teacher licensure, this may not be the case in all states,
please check with your State Department of Education and your district to obtain
licensure requirements.
MAED/Teacher Education*
The Teacher Education specializations develop Elementary
or Secondary teachers who, as an integral part of the
school community, facilitate the development of students who are secure and
productive citizens in a changing society. The new Masters of Arts in
Education/Teacher Education Programs for Elementary
and Secondary teacher certification are
Master’s Degree (MAED) programs which lead to Arizona teacher licensure. The
program recognizes and addresses the developmental process of teaching and
learning in a diverse society.
Although this program is accepted by the Arizona Department
of Education for teacher licensure, this may not be the case in all states,
please check with your State Department of Education and your district to obtain
licensure requirements.
*These programs may not be available in all states, so
please check with a University of Phoenix Enrollment Representative.
For more information about our online teaching degree Information
Request Form, or speak with an Enrollment Representative by calling 1-800-773-2918.
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