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  Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
  Master's (M. Ed.) in Leadership in Educational Organizations
  Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
  Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology
  Master's of Education

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  EdD Educational Leadership
  EdD Instructional Leadership
  EdD in Community College Executive Leadership
  MAEd Educational Leadership
  MAEd Instructional Leadership

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  BA/Social Science - Early Childhood Education
  BA/Social Science - Elementary Education
  BA/Social Science - Secondary Education
  BA/Teacher Certification Program
  Organizational Management - Early Childhood Education
  Organizational Management - Education
  Organizational Management - Elementary Education
  Organizational Management - Physical Education

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  Early Childhood Education
  Fitness
  Teacher Assistant
  Teacher Assisting

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  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  Education Specialist (EdS)
  Master of Science (MS)
  Post-Master's Certificate

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  Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
  Master of Science in Educational Technology

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  Advanced Certificate - Distance Learning
  Certificate - Early Childhood Education
  MS - Instructional Technology for Educators
  MS - Instructional Technology for Professional Trainers

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  BS in Early Childhood Education (Eligible for Credential)
  BS Elementary Ed - English Emphasis (Eligible for IR/Cred)
  BS Elementary Ed - Math Emphasis (Eligible for IR/Cred)
  BS Elementary Ed - Science Emphasis (Eligible for IR/Cred)
  BS in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Business Education & Technology
  BS in Social Studies for Secondary Teachers
  M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Reading
  M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Technology
  M.Ed. Education Admin Organizational Leadership Emphasis
  M.Ed. Education Admin (Eligible for IR/Credential)
  M.Ed. Education Admin School Leadership Emphasis
  M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Eligible for IR/Credential)
  M.Ed. Elementary Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
  M.Ed. TESOL (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
  M.Ed. Secondary Ed (Eligible for IR/Credential)
  M.Ed. Secondary Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
  M.Ed. Special Ed (Eligible for IR/Credential)
  M.Ed. Special Ed (Not Eligible for IR/Non-Credential)
  M.Ed. Special Ed for Certified Special Educators

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  Teacher Education Certification Courses

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  Ed.D. in K-12 Education Leadership
  M.Ed. in Adult Education and Administration
  M.Ed. In Technology & Design
  M.Ed. in K-12 Instructional Technology
  M.Ed. in K-12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure
  M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Administration
  M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure
  M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration
  M.Ed. in Corporate Training & Knowledge
  M.Ed. In Elementary Curriculum Assessment & Instruction
  M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum Assessment & Instruction
  M.Ed. in Elementary Curriculum Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
  M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure

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  ASIS/Educational Paraprofessional (Teacher's Aide)
  Certificate: Iowa Teacher Intern
  Certificate: Professional Development for Teachers
  Master's - Education
  MS Higher Education/College Training
  MS Higher Education/Student Services

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  Early Childhood Education

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  Early Childhood Education
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If you've looked over the want ads in the local paper, you already know about the need for teachers in your community. In the broader education field, there is an especially dire shortage of secondary school teachers across the country. Many school districts are initiating emergency teacher certification training to help fill vacancies. Schools need you now! There are many training options to prepare for work in education. For some, earning a bachelor's degree and a state certificate will land you in the classroom. If you already hold a bachelor's degree, accelerated master's degrees and teacher-training certification programs are working overtime to prepare graduates for the profession.

Education is Calling
Whether your heart says to teach preschool, elementary, secondary, or college, your preparation begins with a school search. Depending on your calling, weigh the educational requirements for grade levels and evaluate the degree programs offered by teacher-training schools.

For elementary and secondary education, all 50 states require teachers to hold certifications (or licenses). The process is expedited in areas where teacher shortages are severe. In some cases, you can even begin substitute teaching or classroom work while you attend school for your degree. You'll need to meet the minimum requirements of a bachelor's degree.

For post-secondary teaching at community colleges, a bachelor's degree may suffice for a limited number of arts or business-specific education programs. Typically, you'll need at least a master's degree for teaching in post-secondary education, and for teaching university-level courses you'll need a PhD in your field.

You can start today by writing teacher-training schools for information about the programs they offer. The sooner you enter the classroom for training, the sooner you'll enter your own classroom as a teacher.