Online Education Secondary Degree :: Accredited Universities

Exceed Arizona standards in vocational education by earning an accredited bachelor’s degree in Career & Technical Education – Occupational Education from Northern Arizona University. This program is ideal for people who are already CTE certified, who are certified for secondary education in Arizona, or for those working outside public education. Transfer up to 90 credits from a community college toward this 90-30 program and complete your bachelor’s degree online or in person in as little as one year.

NAU also offers an online certificate in Career & Technical Education.

As a 90-30 degree program, you can transfer up to 90 credit hours from other community colleges or universities.* Much more than the standard 64 transfer allowance. You, then, only need to take 30 hours at NAU to complete your degree, saving you time and money

Pursue many career possibilities with an accredited bachelor’s degree in Career & Technical Education – Occupational Education such as secondary technical education teacher, technical writer, training specialist or corporate trainer. Establish your profession in these Arizona settings:

Business and Industry
Public or Private Secondary Education
Trade Schools and Training Settings

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into this program , you must have an associate's degree, either completed or in progress, at a regionally accredited institution and the associate's degree must be completed prior to the awarding of the degree.

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Complete Northern Arizona University’s NCATE-accredited master’s degree in Educational Leadership and be a leader in K-12 education, higher education, and the public sector. Explore ways to become a standard-setter and community builder for students, teachers, administrations, and others. This accredited master’s degree can be earned with a school leadership emphasis, principal emphasis, or community college and higher education emphasis.

There are numerous career opportunities with an NCATE-accredited master’s degree in Educational Leadership: school principal, school superintendent, postsecondary administrator, city manager, and others. A career in educational leadership increases your salary potential in Arizona to $70,000 or more.

You can be a leader in these Arizona environments:

Community College and Higher Education
K-12 Education
Public Sector

Entry Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution

2. Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.

3. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.

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The Counselor Education programs prepare counselors for elementary, middle level, secondary, or post-secondary educational and related agency settings. The programs are accredited by CACREP, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

The M.Ed. in Counselor Education program has three concentrations based on an applicant’s educational background and career goals.

Entry Requirements

1.Complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

2. Present a cumulative 2.50 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.

3. Present official report of scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) (http://www.MillerAnalogies.com) or the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections of the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) (http://www.ets.org/gre).

4. Submit complete Counselor Education Supplementary Documents (available in the online application for admissions.

5. Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations.

6. Submit a completed “Disclosure and Affirmation Form” that addresses misconduct, criminal background check, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.

7. Participate in a pre-admission seminar. (Applicants will be contacted to schedule a time for an admissions interview once application materials are complete. Interviews will be held on March 10th during the day and a mandatory group admissions seminar is held that evening. Please make plans to set time aside on this day for these events.)

8. For Concentration One, School Counseling, pass the GACE Program Admissions Assessment.

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The Counselor Education programs prepare counselors for elementary, middle level, secondary, or post-secondary educational and related agency settings. The programs are accredited by CACREP, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

The Ed.S. in Counselor Education program is designed for counselors in school, community, and student services in higher education settings who hold a master’s degree in the field of counseling. If seeking Georgia Level Six Certification in School Counseling, candidates must hold a Level Five Certificate upon entering the program. The program requires 30 semester hours of coursework, including the research sequence and action research project in counselor education.

Entry Requirements

1. Hold a Master’s degree in the field of counseling from an accredited graduate institution.

2. If seeking Georgia Level Six Certification in Counselor Education, must possess or be eligible for the Level Five Certificate in the field.

3. Present a 3.25 or higher GPA on all graduate work attempted.

4. Present official report of scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections of the Graduate Records Examination (GRE).

5. Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations.

6. Submit a completed “Disclosure and Affirmation Form” that addresses misconduct disclosure, criminal background check, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.Prerequisite: EDUR 7130 – Educational Research

Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of “B” or higher in their first nine (9) hours of course work after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the department to be converted to regular status.

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Earn your master’s in education online and learn how to best meet the needs of a diverse cross-section of students. The Curriculum and Instruction MEd with a concentration in Special Education at Southern New Hampshire University provides you with a deep understanding of the issues related to teaching and learning conditions for children with mild to moderate disabilities.

Explore traditional, innovative and research-based approaches that support the instructional and transitional needs of children in inclusive classrooms from preschool through high school. The history and legislation of Special Education at the federal and state levels as they relate to the Education Secondary Education Act (ESEA) also are examined.

This online master’s in education degree, which also is available at our Manchester, N.H., campus, is ideal for licensed teachers seeking an additional endorsement. The Curriculum and Instruction MEd with a concentration in Special Education program does not lead to initial licensure. Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for New Hampshire certification as a curriculum administrator or may elect to not seek state certification. If you are interested in obtaining state certification outside of New Hampshire, check with your state’s Department of Education to ensure New Hampshire certification is recognized in your home state.

The campus-based and online Curriculum and Instruction MEd with a concentration in Special Education program includes 11 courses, three of which comprise the Special Education concentration.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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