Online Education Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

An online degree in Education Studies from Ashford University can be a gateway to beginning a career for those interested in working with learners in any of the following settings: business, public sector, education, childcare, recreation centers, non-profit organizations, health & human services, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, and career services.

The Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies degree builds a strong foundation for you and develops your instructional skills – including communication, group behavior, and human development. Your online courses cover topics from phonics and English language learners to curriculum and child development. Students learn to adapt instructions to meet the unique needs of diverse learners.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to an online undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school according to approved Foreign Evaluation services. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. If no high school degree was earned, applicants who have successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies, may be admitted.

Be 22 years of age or older, or be exempt from this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:

- Earned a minimum of 30 transferable credits* as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies;

- Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution; or

- Seeking readmission to Ashford University after withdrawal from a degree program; or

- Current degree-seeking student at Ashford University requesting to change majors.

Have the ability to study English indicated by one of the following:

- Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English

- Received a GED that was taken in English

- A minimum of 30 credits have been earned from regionally or approved nationally accredited colleges/universities in the United States or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English; or

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination taken within the past two (2) years. A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission.

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted.

TOEFL scores submission.

Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.0.**

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $4,000

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The Master of Science in Special Education Studies is designed for practicing teachers who wish to expand and/or update their knowledge of special education and/or to increase their ability to teach learners who experience disabilities. This degree program is appropriate for individuals with degrees or teacher certification in special education, early childhood education, elementary education, or middle or high school education. This program is not designed to meet teacher certification requirements of any state. The program provides specializations in: severe disabilities (The severe disability courses are designed to meet the requirements for Florida's Endorsement in Autism and Endorsement in Severe or Profound Disabilites), early childhood special education, (Early childhood special education courses are designed to meet the state of Florida's requirements for the Pre-K Disability Endorsement and the Infant/Toddler Developmental Specialist certification), or high incidence disabilities. High incidence disability courses emphasize instruction in academic areas and access to the general education curriculum for learners with disabilities. A minimum of one required course is offered each fall and spring semesters; and two required courses are offered each summer. In addition, specialization courses are offered each semester. Practicing teachers may register for up to six semester hours fall and spring semesters. Students entering the program with graduate hours in special education can transfer up to six hours subject to the approval of the supervisory committee.prov

Entry Requirements

An upper-division cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), A combined GRE score of 1000 with minimum scores of 400 on each of the verbal and quantitative sections, and Official TOEFL results are required of all international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied in an English-speaking country for at least one academic year. A minimum score of 80 on the internet-based test and 550 on the paper-based test is required.

Other Fees

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Tertiary Education) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.
The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Tertiary Education) encourages participants to explore the philosophical and theoretical foundations, policies, research and professional underpinnings of education and the impact of policies and practice on children, young people, families and communities. Using critical skills of inquiry to examine and question policies, strategies and initiatives in relation to philosophical and theoretical foundations gaining insight from International, European, national and local perspectives.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

Other Fees

Notes

This flexible programme has been has been developed to enable the participant to undertake 'mixed module' delivery on a part-time basis. The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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This is a distance learning course for qualified teachers. It's designed to build on your PGCE so you can progress in your career.

Through structured reflection on your work, you'll become an even more effective teacher of your specialist subject.

Entry Requirements

You need a good undergraduate degree in a related subject. We’re particularly interested in applications from people with experience of working in education but it’s not a requirement.

English Language Requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Other Fees

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Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies is designed to equip students to meet the growing need for biblically trained teachers who will impact the Christian education system.

Courses provide students with an understanding of church history and theological issues, while integrating practical teaching skills such as classroom management and educational philosophy.

After completing this degree, you may choose to continue for a fifth year to earn licensure through the MAT or continue in advanced studies at the graduate or seminary level through a number of online master's degree programs offered by Liberty.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or for high school.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 500 paper-based test, 173 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

Other Fees

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