Careers in Education
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Careers in Education
The importance of a good education cannot be understated and in turn, teachers are important to the quality of education offered to the student
A Teacher's Best Skills
What skills does a teacher need to be effective? In addition to being knowledgeable in their subject, teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students,
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Careers in Education
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Careers in Education
The importance of a good education cannot be understated and in turn, teachers are important to the quality of education offered to the student
A Teacher's Best Skills
What skills does a teacher need to be effective? In addition to being knowledgeable in their subject, teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students,
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as well as understand their educational and emotional needs. Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual differences in students, and employ different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement.
Organized, Patient, and Creative
They should be organized, dependable, patient, and creative. Teachers also must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teaching staff, support staff, parents, and other members of the community.
Teacher Licensure Requirements
All 50 States and the District of Columbia require public school teachers to be licensed.
Requirements for regular licenses to teach kindergarten through grade 12 vary by State. However, all States require general education teachers to have a bachelor's degree and to have completed an approved teacher training program with a prescribed number of subject and education credits as well as supervised practice teaching.
Technology Training
About one-third of the States also require technology training as part of the teacher certification process. A number of States require specific minimum grade point averages for teacher licensure.
Master's Degree
Other States require teachers to obtain a master's degree in education, which involves at least 1 year of additional coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, with a specialization in a particular subject.
(Source: The Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03 Edition)
Teaching Education and Life-Long Learning
When you investigate teaching programs, consider the following points when choosing which college or university to attend:
- The education program should be state accredited. In addition to state accreditation, programs meeting national standards are those that are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) or by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Click here for more information on accreditation.
- Consider what type of teacher you would like to be and what educational requirements you need to meet. For example, if you would like to teach in a public school, consider a program that prepares you for licensure.
- Talk to teachers who you like and respect. What advice do they have to give you?
- Does the school offer career services that include job placement, a resume service, job fairs and networking opportunities? Is there a fee connected with the career services offered? What is the placement rate for graduates of the program?
- What works best for you? Taking two years of college and then transferring to a four-year program? Or would you prefer four years at the same school?
- Consider gaining experience in teaching before going to college. For example, get involved in tutoring students. Or, get involved with children in an after-school program, a summer day camp, as a camp counsellor or a child care program.
- Are you able to attend school full-time or part-time? Evenings or weekends only? Have you considered online or distance learning. Click here for more information on online learning.
- What is the cost of the education required? Will you require financial aid? Could you qualify for a scholarship? Are loans or grants available to you? Click here for more information about financial aid.
- What are your long-term goals as a teacher? Do you wish to specialize in a particular subject in high school teaching, such as mathematics? Do you hope one day to teach at the university level? Would you prefer to be a corporate trainer in a large business? How about becoming a school principal? Here are just a few of the many specialties for which you can study:
- Adult education
- Corporate training
- Curriculum design
- Distance education
- Early childhood education
- Educational administration
- Educational leadership
- Educational technology
- Higher education
- Special education
No matter what piques your interest, the teaching profession today offers many options to students.
- Get Started: Visit the links on the left navigation bar to review current career information and learn more about the nature of the jobs that interest you, such as salary expectations, working conditions, future outlook of the profession, employment rates and educational requirements.
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Virginia College
Earn your associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from Virginia College. Our extensive programs are offered 100% online, so you can launch the career of your choice from the comfort of your own home.
Learn more about programs at Virginia College.
The online bachelor's degree in cybersecurity offers a comprehensive introduction to IT infrastructure Security. You'll study the most common issues in computer security, including:
- Legal issues
- Cyber-terrorism
- Forensics
- Hardening the operating system
- Viral activity
- Compliance
Study computer security, cyber-terrorism, forensics and more in VC Online's Master of Science in Cybersecurity. With this degree, you'll be prepared to handle the security management of LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments--even at the national security level.
Virginia College is a senior college accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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Bryant & Stratton College - Online
Develop the skills you need to reach your goals at Bryant & Stratton College. We offer career-focused degrees in a number of today's fastest-growing fields. Study online or in small classes, and get a quality education that fits into your busy life.
Learn more about programs at Bryant & Stratton College - Online.
The Interactive Media Design program prepares students for careers involving electronic media products and focusing on marketing and design. Interactive Media Design is a field of study that integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text, and data for the delivery of interactive content either through multimedia devices or the Internet. The Interactive Media Design program will produce graduates who are prepared for entry-level positions with service bureaus, multimedia design and production companies, advertising design firms, corporate training developers, and companies specializing in electronic publication and Web design. Graduates of this program will have a solid background in interactive media design and imaging hardware and software. Through design projects and hands-on experience, they will develop a working knowledge of interactive media design and multimedia project authoring.
The Associates degree in Network Technology offers students a foundation of coursework and hands-on experiences with Network Systems commonly found in Business environments. In this program, students will discover how information systems support organizational success. Networking students will then move on to discover the technologies that make up the network infrastructures that allow for successful transfer and use of mission critical business information. Those in the Network Technology program will learn how to install, configure, secure, administer, and troubleshoot network systems. Students will also address managing users, shared resources, and various other network components like routers and switches in LANS, WANS, and wireless network environments. Some typical jobs for networking technology include (national salary averages from salary.com): Level I LAN Support ($37,949 - $42,498), Data Control Clerk I ($25,655 - $37,678), IT Asset Management Administrator ($33,364 - $68,488).
The Associates degree in Security Technology offers students a foundation of coursework and hands-on experiences with business technology systems, and the security procedures and technologies used to secure those systems. In this program, students will discover how information systems are integral to organizational success. Security students will then move on to discover the technologies that comprise network infrastructures that allow for the successful transfer and use of mission critical business information. After discovering the makeup of Technology systems, Security students will move on to experience the technologies and procedures Technology professionals use to secure business systems and assets. Students will learn how to assess businesses for risk, develop effective policies and procedures to secure systems and respond to incidents and disasters. Students will also interact with the technologies used to secure and harden servers, network operating systems, and systems in general. Some typical jobs for security technology include (national salary averages from salary.com): Help Desk Support ($38,844 - $50,094), Database Analyst I ($30,325 - $63,951), Business Systems Analyst I ($38,682 - $55,719).
Bryant and Stratton College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. This is a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
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Western Governor's University
At Western Governors University, your competence - the knowledge and skills you possess - is the ultimate focus of every degree program.
Learn more about programs at Western Governor's University.
Build the foundation you need to succeed in the fast-growing IT industry. WGU?s B.S. in Information Technology program provides you with a solid foundation of IT skills that employers demand along with eight IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who wants a broad IT education, the IT certifications to succeed, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates eight IT certifications including CompTIA, CIW, and MCTS at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You?ll complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the ?best relatively cheap university you?ve never heard of? in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
Strengthen or develop your skills and career opportunities in database administration. WGU?s B.S. in Information Technology?Databases program provides you with the leading-edge database administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has database administration experience, wants to specialize in database administration, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You?ll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the ?best relatively cheap university you?ve never heard of? in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
Become an expert IT security specialist. WGU?s B.S. in Information Technology?Security program provides you with the latest IT security management skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has IT security management experience, wants to specialize in IT security, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA?) Security Certification at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You?ll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, software, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is a member institution of the Microsoft IT Academy, incorporating Microsoft training curriculum, coursework, and certifications into our challenging, competency-based IT degrees. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the ?best relatively cheap university you?ve never heard of? and featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.
Take your software development career to the next level. WGU?s B.S. in Information Technology?Software program provides you with solution-drive software development skills that employers demand along with ten IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has software development experience, wants to specialize in software development, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates ten IT certifications including Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You?ll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the ?best relatively cheap university you?ve never heard of? in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
Start or advance your career in network server administration. WGU?s B.S. in Information Technology?Network Server Administration program provides you with the leading-edge server administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has network server administration experience, wants to specialize in network server administration, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You?ll also complete coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the ?best relatively cheap university you?ve never heard of? in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
Start or advance your career in networks design and management. WGU?s B.S. in Information Technology?Networks Design and Management program provides you with advanced network design, systems engineering, and management skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has experience in networks design, wants to specialize in networks design or network systems engineering, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) Enterprise Administrator at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You?ll also complete coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is a member institution of the Microsoft IT Academy, incorporating Microsoft training curriculum, coursework, and certifications into our challenging, competency-based IT degrees. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the ?best relatively cheap university you?ve never heard of? and featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.
Career opportunities are wide open for professionals with advanced IT security and assurance skills and credentials. WGU?s flexible, accredited program includes one major IT certification and provides you with the skills you need to succeed at very affordable tuition.
The M.S. Information Security and Assurance degree program is ideal for someone with a bachelor?s degree and experience in security and assurance who wants to earn a master?s degree in a high-demand field and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies. You will graduate with the necessary skills for the protection of networks, communication, and data, as well as the knowledge base for planning, implementing, and managing enterprise level security and system integrity. This program is built in alignment with the security standards put in place by the National Security Agency and encompasses the 10 security domains that are the foundations of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU?s IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.
This program is ideal for the self-motivated IT professional who already possesses significant ?real-world? experience, seeks in-depth knowledge in management and strategy, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The MBA ? Information Technology Management prepares you for mid-level to upperlevel IT management positions in business, industry, and non-profit organizations. The program educates you in core business skills, essential industry knowledge, and advanced IT managerial expertise. A perfect program for the experienced IT professional who seeks a credible degree program and upward mobility.
WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU?s IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.
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