Considering an Online Teaching Certification?

Capella University, the school below with the highest ranking, has proven itself as a leader in certifying students in teaching to become successful teachers, educators, professors, preschool teachers, etc. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 56,880 individuals employed as education teachers in America, and their average annual salary is $62,160. Kindergarten teachers make on average $50,380 per year and there are about 181,810 of them employed today .

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Graduate Cert - College Teaching

This practicum provides learners with an experience that fosters professional growth and development in the role of college or university instructor. Under the supervision of a Capella faculty member, learners observe and assist in the instruction of an online course at Capella University. Learners respond to unit discussions, read and grade assignments, and meet regularly with their supervising faculty member for developmental feedback and support. This course is not available as an elective to learners outside the Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required course work. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT)

The Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT) program is designed to aid working professionals earn their initial secondary (grades 7-12) teaching certificate or a Master's degree in Secondary Education within one of the traditional content areas: Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. Developed with the educational experience gained from 150 years of shaping minds, our unique online teacher certification program provides an educational environment that challenges you to reach your highest intellectual potential.

MEd in Adult Education

JIU’s MEd in Adult Education will provide you the practical skills, techniques, and confidence to excel in this growing industry. Our project-based degree program is comprehensive – you will address not only theory, organizational development strategies and assessments of adult learning, but apply this new knowledge to real-world situations.

Montessori Teaching Certificate

The business, technology and health care sectors are constantly evolving and employers in these fields continue to seek out only the well-trained candidates for the job. Our graduates have been successful in meeting the employment requirements of all these industries. This success is a result of CDI College's strong curriculum, learning outcomes and frequent formal industry consultations. Our Department of Academics at CDI College maintains close ties with the business, technology and health care industries to continually assess our curriculum and gain insight about industry needs. Through these consultations we've learned that employers want graduates that are knowledgeable about their field and possess the suitable skill set. As a result, our students receive focused and specialized training on the software, tools and equipment used in their chosen career field. They even work on projects that will prepare them for the challenges they'll face on the job. As you browse through the site, you can explore the diverse, career-focused curriculum that CDI College offers across the country. I'm sure we will be able to help you decide on a career path that suits you. Bohdan J. Bilan Vice-President of Academics CDI College of Business, Technology and Health Care career college, higher education, fun learning environment.

Teaching English as a Second Language - TESL

A degree in ESL teaching qualifies an individual to work in various settings as an ESL instructor, usually in colleges or public schools. Coursework in this discipline includes training in educational methodology, English grammar, linguistics and literary standards, student evaluation techniques, and selection of material. Graduates may qualify to either work in ESL instruction at colleges or private instructional facilities. Many graduates choose to pursue higher levels of education and eventually qualify to work at colleges or universities. Generally a certificate course in ESL instruction is enough for admission to entry-level employment.

Teaching Programs by State & City

Top 20 US Teaching Schools (campus and online)

Harvard University
Total Programs 113
Number of Subjects 76
Rank in USA 1st
Stanford University
Total Programs 126
Number of Subjects 95
Rank in USA 3rd
Columbia University in the City of New York
Total Programs 192
Number of Subjects 141
Rank in USA 4th
University of Pennsylvania
Total Programs 188
Number of Subjects 140
Rank in USA 5th
University of California-Berkeley
Total Programs 145
Number of Subjects 105
Rank in USA 6th
University of California-Los Angeles
Total Programs 168
Number of Subjects 111
Rank in USA 7th
Brown University
Total Programs 135
Number of Subjects 88
Rank in USA 9th
University of Southern California
Total Programs 251
Number of Subjects 166
Rank in USA 10th
Northwestern University
Total Programs 197
Number of Subjects 139
Rank in USA 11th
New York University
Total Programs 204
Number of Subjects 146
Rank in USA 13th
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Total Programs 106
Number of Subjects 103
Rank in USA 16th
Vanderbilt University
Total Programs 144
Number of Subjects 81
Rank in USA 17th
The University of Texas at Austin
Total Programs 169
Number of Subjects 141
Rank in USA 18th
Johns Hopkins University
Total Programs 178
Number of Subjects 136
Rank in USA 19th
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Total Programs 148
Number of Subjects 126
Rank in USA 20th
University of California-San Diego
Total Programs 121
Number of Subjects 89
Rank in USA 22nd
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Total Programs 215
Number of Subjects 164
Rank in USA 23rd
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Total Programs 243
Number of Subjects 168
Rank in USA 26th
Rice University
Total Programs 74
Number of Subjects 72
Rank in USA 28th
Boston College
Total Programs 112
Number of Subjects 94
Rank in USA 29th