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Grand Canyon University Teaching & Education Degree

About Grand Canyon University Teaching & Education Degree Programs:

The GCU College of Education offers three Bachelor's of Education degrees with curricula that meets the standards for teacher certification in Arizona and for the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium. These three degrees have areas of concentration that include Elementary Education, Elementary Education & Special Education, and Secondary Education. Options include emphasis in English, Science or Math for the Elementary Education degrees. Areas of concentration for the Secondary Teaching degree include Math, English, Social Studies and Business Education. The final semester of each program includes a full time, sixteen week student teaching requirement.

Many states still require Master's Degrees of their public school teachers. Grand Canyon University has Master's Degree programs that meet teacher certification requirements for each of the Bachelor's programs listed above. In addition, the school offers Master's Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction for two areas of emphasis: Reading and Technology. There are also Master's in Education degree programs for Education Administration and for English as a Second Language (ESL).

There are two additional programs for the education oriented: those include the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and the Master of Arts in Teaching. Both degrees are designed for people who are interested in administrative educational roles.

  • Bachelor Degrees

    • BS Elementary Ed English Emphasis (Eligible for IR Cred)

      Interested in teaching elementary school? A Bachelor's in Elementary Education will get you on the fast track to the classroom. Core courses will deal with issues such as curriculum and child psychology, while your emphasis will focus on reading strategies and effective teaching methods. Upon completion, you should be equipped to obtain a teaching credential and make a positive impact on the lives of your future students.

    • BS Elementary Ed Math Emphasis (Eligible for IR Cred)

      Do you find yourself missing orders of operation and introductory algebra? Can you see yourself making learning fun and passing along that knowledge to students of your own? A Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is the perfect launching point for anyone with an interest in teaching children, and a degree with a Math emphasis may be the perfect degree for you. Expertly-guided courses in methods and curriculum development, and student-teaching opportunities for honing practicum skills, both come together to leave you with the knowledge and experience you need to qualify for your credential.

    • BS Elementary Ed Science Emphasis (Eligible for IR Cred)

      Are you energetic, inquisitive, and a bit of an adventurer? Are chemistry projects and paper-mache volcanoes up your alley? Why not consider a career as a science teacher? It's a fun and rewarding occupation, and with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education you can obtain the tools to get there. Expertly-guided courses in methods and curriculum development, and student-teaching opportunities for honing practicum skills, both come together to leave you with the knowledge and experience you need to qualify for your credential.

    • BS in Early Childhood Education (Eligible for Credential)

      A teaching credential within your reach? With a BS in Elementary Education, it's entirely possible. Students of this program will not only be taught everything needed to teach on the pre-school/early primary level, with knowledge of childhood health and development as well as effective early curriculum, but will be eligible for their credential upon completion.

    • BS in Social Studies for Secondary Teachers

      Are you well in tune with politics past and present? Would you like to pass along this knowledge to a fresh crop of young minds? Consider a Bachelors degree in Social Studies for Secondary Teachers! With classes spanning civilization, religion, government, and philosophy, at the successful completion of this degree you will be ready for your credential and a bright future in Civics or Political Science or History at any public or private school.

  • Master Degrees

    • M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Reading

      Working teachers who would like to develop their literacy methods may be interested in a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Reading. This program examines linguistics and phonics, cognitive development, literature and corrective learning methods. Ultimately those who gain this degree will have the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully teach reading at a primary or secondary level, as well as to develop new and effective reading programs of their own.

    • M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Technology

      Working teachers who want to take advantage of modern technology to enhance their classroom may want to consider a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Technology. Such a program turns its focus to online teaching methods, digital media, trends and innovations, and effective methods for introducing technology to pupils and integrating it into studies. Upon completion, recipients of this degree should have the tools to impart this knowledge and produce progressive tech-savvy students of their own.

    • M.Ed. Education Admin (Eligible for IR Credential)

      If you are interested in advancing your education career upward into administration, a Master's in Education is a good way to go. Intense study of theory and research, plus a standard internship to put those studies into practice, will prove to yourself and your future employer that you have what it takes to lead a school in an administrative leadership position.

    • M.Ed. Education Admin Organizational Leadership Emphasis

      Whether you are considering a future career in Educational Administration or just want to take on more of a leadership role within your faculty, a Master's in Organizational Leadership will give you the skills you need to succeed. Coursework includes lessons in curriculum development, foundations of leadership, and fielding finance and legal issues; though this degree will not directly obtain you an administrative credential, you will be fully prepared for either leadership in faculty and private organizations, or forging ahead toward that license.

    • M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Eligible for IR Credential)

      Whether you are working in another field and are ready to make a switch, or are in the field of childcare but want to move up with a teaching certificate, a Master's degree in Elementary Education is an excellent way to realize your goals. Your coursework will include educational psychology, teaching methods and strategies and curriculum design, and will be paired with practice in a real classroom for first-rate experience. With this degree, you will have all the tools you need to get your credential and make your teaching dreams come true.

    • M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Not Eligible for IR Non Credential)

      Are you an energetic, empathetic individual with an interest in teaching younger children? A degree in Elementary Education can make that happen. You will learn psychology, methodology, and curriculum design in your courses, with observational and practice exercises in a real classroom for real life experience. Though this particular degree program will not qualify you for a credential if you do not have one already, it will still prepare you richly for homeschooling or teaching at a parochial or private school setting.

    • M.Ed. Secondary Ed (Eligible for IR Credential)

      Teaching high school is an exacting and demanding task, but, if you have the patience and discipline for it, the rewards of a positive impact and a job well done can be priceless. If you feel like this is the right career path for you, consider a Master's degree in Education. Here you will receive intense training in curriculum design, teaching methods and strategies, as well as intense experience as a student teacher. By the end of the program, you will be ready for your credential and all that the teaching world has to offer.

    • M.Ed. Secondary Ed (Not Eligible for IR Non Credential)

      Interested in teaching high school, or already teaching it and eager to learn some new techniques? A degree in Secondary Education may be the avenue for you. You will learn psychology, methodology, and curriculum design in your courses, with observational and practice exercises in a real classroom for real life experience. Though this particular degree program will not qualify you for a credential if you do not have one already, it will still prepare you richly for homeschooling or teaching at a parochial or private school setting.

    • M.Ed. Special Ed (Eligible for IR Credential)

      This Master's program is ideal for anyone looking to enter the challenging world of special education and get their teaching credential at the same time. Studies in disabilities and impairments ranging from behavioral to physical and from mild to severe, combined with theory and research studies and plenty of hands-on work for experience, will have students prepared for a bright career in helping their future classes meet their maximum potential in a nurturing atmosphere.

    • M.Ed. Special Ed (Not Eligible for IR Non Credential)

      A degree in Education is a great idea for anyone thinking of a career in Special Education. Studies in disabilities and impairments ranging from behavioral to physical and from mild to severe, combined with theory and research studies and plenty of hands-on work for experience, will have students prepared for a bright career in helping their future classes meet their maximum potential in a nurturing atmosphere. Though this particular program will not culminate with a teaching credential, it could be an invaluable teaching tool for individuals in all manner of alternate situations.

    • M.Ed. Special Ed for Certified Special Educators

      Are you already credentialed and actively teaching in a special needs classroom? Enhance your skills and advance your career with a Master's degree in Special Education. This program is tailored to your needs, mixing relevant coursework with hands-on training to provide you with an expert and up-to-date education in your field.

    • Master of Arts in Teaching (Not Eligible for IR Non Credential)

      Even working teachers with degrees and credentials still have some learning to do, and a great place to do that is with an online Master's degree on your own time. An MAT will get you up to speed on the latest techniques in classroom management, curriculum design, and newest theory and research studies, all geared toward helping you to graduate as an expert in your field.

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