Teaching Degrees

Emporia State University offers prospective education students some of the nation’s best education degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate students can earn excellent Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in elementary education, secondary education, psychology education teaching, health education, and physical education. At the graduate level, Emporia State offers Master of Science degrees in areas like teaching, special education, and school counseling. It also offers a Teaching Licensure Program to assist students with the intricacies of attaining the teaching licenses. With a main campus in Emporia, Kansas, Emporia State also offers several programs online, affording more opportunities for educational students in need of flexible or distance learning.

Concordia University of Saint Paul, Minnesota offers prospective education undergraduates some of the top Bachelor of Arts programs in the country to specialize fields such as elementary education, early childhood education, secondary education, and art education. In addition to the academic excellence of this B.A. program’s core curriculum, Concordia University-Saint Paul also offers several elementary education major endorsements or additional specialties that students can attain during the course of their studies. In particular, Concordia University-Saint Paul offers excellent endorsements in communication arts and literature, mathematics, social studies, and pre-primary education. At the graduate level, Concordia University-Saint Paul offers several highly-ranked Master’s and Doctoral degrees including a Master’s of Arts in Teaching, a Master’s of Arts in Education in early childhood education, and a Doctorate of Education.

Bridgewater, Massachusetts’s Bridgewater State University offers prospective education students numerous education degrees for both undergraduate and graduate studies. For undergraduate education majors, Bridgewater State offers excellent Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in fields such as early childhood education, elementary education, and early education and care. For graduate students, Bridgewater State offers equally-renowned Master’s in Education degrees in areas like early childhood education and elementary education, many with options for teaching licensure. Outside of the classroom, Bridgewater State provides education students with ample opportunities for field experience and extracurricular activities, including supervised fieldwork opportunities at local schools, and the Bridgewater State chapter of the Student Education Association of Massachusetts.

Northwest Missouri State University ranks highly on our list for the vast array of degrees and specialty subjects that it offers to education students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Located in Maryville, Northwest Missouri State features prestigious Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in common areas such as early childhood education, elementary education, and special education. It also offers more specialized fields such as English education, physical education, and Spanish education. For students interested in graduate-level studies in education, Northwest Missouri State offers Master of Science in Education degrees in English education, special education, and school counseling. Northwest Missouri State is also noted for the excellent extracurricular opportunities that it affords it education students including the pre-professional Student Missouri State Teachers’ Association, and the Kind Individuals Dedicated to Students (K.I.D.S.) group.

The City University of New York’s (CUNY) Hunter College features numerous bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in education, all of which are among the best such programs in their respective fields. At the undergraduate level, CUNY Hunter College features an outstanding Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education that involves excellent academics, extensive fieldwork in New York City public schools, and eventual teaching certification in the state of New York. At the graduate level, CUNY Hunter College offers a vast array of different degree paths for education graduate students, including Master of Arts and Master of Science in Education degrees in fields such as adolescent biology, bilingual childhood education, and early childhood education. CUNY Hunter College also provides excellent opportunities for current teachers and educators through its Specialized Additional Teaching Certificate Programs.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers undergraduates interested in pursuing an educational career several excellent bachelor’s degree programs that expertly combine in-depth academics with extensive field experience in actual classroom settings. When pursuing their degree program, undergraduate education students have the option to attain either a Bachelor of Arts in Education or Bachelor of Science in Education in early childhood education, elementary education, middle school education, high school education, and special education. Another major benefit of this program is its addition education endorsements in English as a second language and interscholastic coaching. The University of Nebraska at Kearney also ranks highly for its intricate partnerships with local schools in the Kearney area, allowing educational students to engage in essential practicums and student-teaching programs in actual classrooms.

The City University of New York (CUNY) Queens College features several Bachelor of Arts degrees in the education such Art Teacher Education, Childhood Education, English Adolescent Education, and Music Teacher Education as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. CUNY Queens College’s also offers numerous Masters of Science in Education and Masters of Arts in Teaching degrees in a wide variety of educational fields, including instruction in several foreign languages and English as a Second Language. Undergraduate education students at CUNY Queens College wishing to achieve a graduate certificate in addition to their bachelors can take advantage of the school’s excellent accelerated master’s program where students may complete both a bachelor’s degree and an advanced graduate certificate in their chosen educational field in as little as five years.

The College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey is next on our list offering undergraduate education majors several bachelor’s degrees in various educational fields. The college features Bachelor of Science degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education. Additionally, the College of New Jersey offers terrific five-year accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s programs, in which educational students seeking both undergraduate and graduate degrees may achieve both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts in only five years. Students enrolled in this program may pursue master’s degrees in teaching special education, teaching for education of the deaf and hard of hearing, and teaching urban education.

Eastern Michigan University of Ypsilanti, Michigan offers numerous bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees through its acclaimed College of Education. For undergraduate education majors, Eastern Michigan offers Bachelor of Science degrees in a wide range of educational fields including elementary education, secondary education, special education, and school counseling. Eastern Michigan University has a particularly strong focus on special education, offering several comprehensive bachelor’s degrees with endorsements in special education for autism spectrum disorders, cognitive impairments, communication disorders, etc. For students who already have bachelor’s degrees in education, Eastern Michigan also offers several acclaimed Master of Arts degrees in fields such as elementary education, secondary education, and special education as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in educational studies and educational leadership.

The School of Education at Central Washington University offers several highly rated Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees as well as Master of Education degrees in a variety of different fields. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, Central Washington’s School of Education divides its degree programs into three distinct academic departments: the Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning Department, the Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership Department, and the Teach STEM Department. Within these departments, Central Washington offers undergraduate students Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees in fields such as early childhood education, secondary education, and education for STEM fields such as biology, chemistry, and computer science. Central Washington University also offers a top-ranked teacher certification program, as well as a notable Office of Field Experiences through which students may attain valuable field work in classroom settings.

At the CUNY Brooklyn College’s School of Education, undergraduate students can achieve Bachelor of Arts degrees in early childhood education, special education, and secondary education. Within the secondary education program specifically, students can pursue Bachelor of Arts degrees in a variety of secondary school subjects ,such as English, biology, and mathematics. Students can also pursue a Bachelor of Science in physical education and a Bachelor of Music in music education. At the graduate level, CUNY Brooklyn College also offers prestigious Master of Arts degrees in art education and Master of Science degrees in Early childhood education, as well as highly regarded masters programs in secondary educational subjects and special education.

Minnesota State University Moorhead offers several exceptional bachelor’s and master’s degrees through its School of Teaching & Learning. At the undergraduate level, Minnesota State Moorhead features Bachelor of Science degrees in early childhood education and elementary inclusive education as well as a non-licensure Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood education. For graduate education students enrolled at Minnesota State Moorhead, the School of Teaching & Learning features recognized Master of Science degrees in counseling, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, and special education as well as a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Minnesota State Morehead also has one of the few educational programs in the country to offer students unique and exciting study abroad opportunities.

At SUNY Buffalo State, undergraduate education majors can pursue comprehensive Bachelor of Science degrees in Childhood Education (grades 1-6), Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) and Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 6), a Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education and Childhood Education, and bachelor’s degrees in secondary educational fields such as English, mathematics, art, and music. SUNY Buffalo State’s elementary education program also offers several degrees at the graduate level. For example, graduate education students can pursue Master of Science in Education degrees in childhood and early childhood curriculum and instruction, childhood education initial teacher certification, and literacy specialist from birth to grade 12. Another major strength of SUNY Buffalo State’s education degree program is its Accelerated Pathways Program allowing high-quality undergraduates to achieve an additional master’s degree in their chosen field in only one additional year after the completion of their bachelor’s degree.

Through SUNY Cortland’s Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department, undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career as a teacher or educator can enroll in numerous nationally ranked Bachelor of Science degree programs specializing in either early childhood and childhood education or inclusive early childhood education. SUNY Courtland also offers education undergraduate degree programs in adolescent education with specializations in biology, chemistry, earth since, English, French, Spanish, and many others. Education undergraduates attending the school’s main campus in Cortland, New York can also take advantage of several excellent extracurricular opportunities offered by the school, such as the SUNY Cortland chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi education honors society, and the school’s own unique Education Club. SUNY Cortland also offers great Master’s of Science in Teaching degrees through its Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department, in which graduate students may attain New York State teaching certification and engage in at least 16-weeks of student teaching experience in actual classrooms.

Fitchburg State University of Fitchburg, Massachusetts offers excellent Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in the fields of early childhood education, elementary education, early education and care, teacher of students with disabilities (both moderate and severe), and middle school education-general science. Fitchburg State also offers a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies for undergraduates who are not looking to achieve a teaching license but would still like to pursue a career in an educational capacity. Fitchburg State has earned top rankings for its high-quality Master of Education degrees allowing students to pursue graduate studies in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education.

At Plymouth State University, undergraduates interested in future careers as elementary-level teachers can enroll in the school’s outstanding Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program, or specific bachelor’s-level degree programs in fields such as social studies, physical education, art, and early childhood education. Located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, Plymouth State’s elementary education program corresponds to all requirements put forth by the New Hampshire Department of Education, ensuring that students receive comprehensive educations that are in line with all legal standards needed to achieve eventual teaching certification. One of the program’s greatest strengths is its core concentrations, in which elementary education students will choose a specific academic concentration in major elementary subject areas, such as English, mathematics, social studies, etc. For prospective students who already have a bachelor’s degree, Plymouth State also offers numerous, nationally regarded graduate degrees including a Master of Education in Education Leadership and Master of Education in Special Education as well as a Doctor of Education.

Valdosta, Georgia’s Valdosta State University offers undergraduates several acclaimed Bachelor of Science degree programs through its Department of Teacher Education. At the undergraduate level, Valdosta State allows its teachers-in-training to specialize in elementary education, middle grades education, special education for the deaf and hard of hearing, and health and physical education. In addition to these highly regarded degrees, Valdosta State also offers dual degree programs in both English and secondary education and history and secondary education in which students may achieve both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree upon graduation. Valdosta State’s Department of Teacher Education is also known for its graduate programs offering prospective graduate students both Master of Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees.

Regent University takes the next spot on our list and offers prospective teachers and educators several well-regarded undergraduate and graduate degrees in various educational fields. Regent University offers exceptional Master of Education degrees with concentrations such as curriculum & instruction, educational leadership, reading, and special education. For undergraduates, Regent offers Bachelor of Education degrees in the fields of early and primary education, elementary education, secondary education, secondary history and social studies education, and secondary mathematics education, all with included licensure tracks. Though Regent University’s main campus is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, many of these graduate programs are offered as online degrees, affording graduate students in education a helpful level of convenience and flexibility in their particular degree pathway.

The Helen Devos College of Education at Lee University offers Bachelor of Science degrees in several educational fields. Lee University has achieved particular distinction for its Bachelor of Science degree programs in the areas of early childhood education, middle grade education, secondary and k-12 education, and special education. Lee University has also achieved notability for its graduate programs in education offering Master of Arts in Teaching degrees, Master of Education degrees, and a Doctor of Education. Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, Lee University’s educational programs are also known for their excellent service learning and student teaching programs allowing education students to receive significant experience working in nearby classroom settings.

Pittsburg State University of Pittsburg, Kansas, offers an outstanding Bachelor of Science in Education degree in the field of elementary education (grades K through 6). Offered through the university’s Department of Teaching and Leadership, Pittsburg State’s education program also offers undergraduate students the options of earning additional academic certificates in English for speakers of other languages, inclusive education, international teaching, and leadership studies. Pittsburg State is also notable for offering several wonderful graduate degrees online, including Master of Science degrees in educational leadership, school health education, and special education.

The University of West Georgia offers one of the country’s best Bachelor of Science in Education degree programs in elementary education and physical education. With two campuses in Carrollton and Newnan, Georgia, the University of West Georgia offers prospective undergraduate education students multiple options for their degree. In addition to its excellent undergraduate program, the University of West Georgia also offers a wide range of respected Master of Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees offered in elementary education, reading instruction, and special education. Many of these programs are offered as online degrees, allowing distance students and working professionals to achieve their degrees while tailoring their course schedule and curriculum to suit their own needs.

Touro College of New York City offers several high-quality graduate degrees in education through its nationally-ranked Graduate School of Education. Touro College excels in preparing graduate students for careers as both general education teachers and special education teachers at the elementary school level, offering Master of Science degrees in early childhood and special education, childhood and special education, and teaching students with disabilities. Touro students may also complete these programs online, though online students are still required to complete necessary hours of field experience and practicums in actual classroom settings. Additionally, Touro College’s educational master’s programs are designed to ensure that students who complete the program will be eligible for teacher certification through the New York State Education Department.

The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado, offers four distinct Bachelor of Arts degrees through its School of Teacher Education. Undergraduate students interested in future education careers may achieve degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, or k-12 education. At the graduate level, the University of Northern Colorado also excels, offering highly ranked Master of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in fields such as elementary education, curriculum studies, and literacy in addition to its Doctor of Education degree in educational studies.

CUNY City College in New York City features an acclaimed School of Education that divides its degree programs into two distinct departments: the Department of Teaching & Learning and the Department of Leadership, Learning, & Culture. Through these departments, CUNY City College offers numerous bachelor’s degrees in education including Bachelor of Arts degrees in art education, secondary English education, and secondary social studies education, Bachelor of Science degrees in secondary science programs and early childhood education, and Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in childhood education and bilingual childhood education. For students who wish to pursue educational studies at the graduate level, CUNY City College also offers Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Science in Education degrees in early childhood education and educational leadership. CUNY City College is also recognized for its exceptional Office of Clinical Practice in which education students can engage in indispensable practicums and student teaching experiences in actual classroom environments.

Salem State University of Salem, Massachusetts is renowned for its innovative 4+1 Accelerated Master’s program, allowing undergraduate education students to achieve both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in their preferred educational field in a total of five years’ time. Within this program, students may achieve a dual Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degree in early childhood education, physical education, middle and high school biology, elementary education, and middle and high school math as well as a dual Bachelor of Art/Master of Education degree in middle and high school English, middle and high school history, and middle and high school Spanish. Salem State also offers excellent standalone Master of Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in elementary education, special education, and teaching English to speakers of other languages.

The Teacher Education Program at Cedar Falls’ University of Northern Iowa features several first-rate Bachelor of Arts degrees for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in education. Specifically, the University of Northern Iowa grants BA degrees in broad fields such as Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, alongside a dual focus on Middle Level and Elementary Level Education. The University of Northern Iowa has also established a great reputation in graduate-level education offering highly regarded Master of Arts in Education degrees in early childhood and elementary education as well as Master of Arts degrees in school library studies and instructional technology. The University of Northern Iowa also offers an advanced Doctor of Education degree with concentrations such as educational leadership and curriculum and instruction.

The University of Central Missouri offers undergraduate education majors a significant number of Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in a variety of educational fields. Through its College of Education, this Warrensburg, Missouri-based school allows undergraduates to achieve B.S.E. degrees in fields such as elementary education, middle school-junior high school education, physical education, and special education in addition to specific subject areas at each of these levels. For students with bachelor degrees, the University of Central Missouri also offers several Master of Science in Education degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and curriculum and instruction, among others. The University of Central Missouri also boasts one of the top Teacher Certification programs in the state, allowing students in its College of Education to gain valuable experience student-teaching in classroom settings.

Northern Arizona University takes the next spot on our list, earning its ranking with several excellent bachelor and master’s degree programs in early childhood, elementary, and secondary-level education. Located in Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University’s College of Education provides undergraduate students with opportunities to achieve highly regarded Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education. The college also features several Master of Education degrees in elementary and secondary education as well as special education and educational leadership. For students who wish to supplement their educational experiences, Northern Arizona University also offers several notable academic certificates (in career and technical education, early childhood education, and English as a second language) and academic endorsements (a bilingual endorsement, an English as a second language endorsement, and a reading specialist endorsement).

Up next is Framingham State University of Framingham, Massachusetts, which offers undergraduate three exceptional Bachelor of Education degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and child and family studies. In addition to these programs, Framingham State University has acquired particular distinction for its wide range of graduate programs in various educational fields. In particular, Framingham State offers Master of Education degrees with concentrations in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, and others. Alongside its excellence in the classroom, Framingham State University has also made a name for itself with its exceptional academic centers, including the Center for Early Childhood Education and the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest.

Jackson State University of Jackson, Mississippi has received national recognition for its undergraduate and graduate degree programs in elementary and early childhood education, as well as its Department of Educational, Multicultural, and Exceptional Studies. which offers licensure in special education, social studies, educational technology, and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. At the undergraduate level, Jackson State offers a number of Bachelor of Science degrees with teaching licensure tracks as well as non-licensure BS degrees such as in childcare and family education. For graduate students, Jackson State offers three outstanding Master of Science degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and reading education as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Jackson State also offers an advanced early childhood education doctorate.

Worcester State University offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees through its prestigious Department of Education. For undergraduate students at its main campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester State offers Bachelor of Science degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and health education, with which students may become eligible for teaching licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Worcester State is also known for offering a wide range of Master of Education degrees in fields such as early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education. Many of these M.Ed. degrees are offered as online programs, affording graduate students a convenient degree of flexibility in their degree program.

Minnesota State University at Mankato has received national recognition for its comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in elementary education and special education, combining legal requirements for teaching licensure with an additional focus on cultural diversity and responsiveness in the classroom. For undergraduates, Minnesota State University-Mankato features a Bachelor of Science degree program in elementary education, in which students will attain exciting and essential classroom field experience, including many study abroad opportunities in schools in Norway, Kenya, and Costa Rica, and have access to the resources needed to apply for teaching licensure in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota State University-Mankato also offers a large number of comprehensive graduate degrees including a Master of Arts in Education, a Master of Science in Elementary Education, and a Master of Science in Early Childhood Special Education.

Harding University of Searcy, Arkansas earns its spot on our list with several highly rated Bachelor of Arts degrees in all levels of education, from pre-k to high school. Through its Cannon-Clary College of Education, Harding University offers undergraduates programs in birth-kindergarten education, elementary education, middle level education, and secondary education. Undergraduate education students may also pursue a BA for K-12 education in specific subjects, or else enroll in the school’s non-licensure Education Studies track. Harding University’s College of Education also offers numerous high-quality graduate degrees including a Master of Arts in Teaching, a Master of Science in Education, a Master of Education in Special Education, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.

Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, is notable for academic excellence in the fields of early childhood education and special education, offering Bachelor of Science degrees in both early childhood education and special education, as well as programs in specific secondary educational fields such as art education, life sciences education, and physical education. One of the more unique features of Saint Cloud State’s educational degrees is its teacher education program, which ensures that all graduates will be able to apply for teaching licensure after graduation. What’s more, Saint Cloud State affords students further opportunities for advanced education in these fields, offering Master of Science degrees in both early childhood education and special education, as well as a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership. Finally, Saint Cloud State also offers education students exciting opportunities to study and teach in foreign countries through its excellent Education Abroad program.

Canisius College of Buffalo, New York offers several high-ranking bachelor and master’s degrees through its School of Education and Human Services. For undergraduate education majors, Canisius College features a Bachelor of Arts in Adolescent Education, as well as several Bachelor of Science degrees in childhood education (teaching English to speakers of other languages), special education, and physical education. Undergraduate students interested in achieving a graduate degree as well can apply directly for admission into one of the school’s numerous master’s degree programs or else enroll in its 4+1 Dual Degree program—a five-year program in which students can earn either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Education degree in adolescent education for students with disabilities.

Columbus State University has some of the best teacher education programs in the state of Georgia, offering numerous bachelor and master’s degrees in various educational fields through its College of Education and Health Professions. Located in the city of Columbus, Georgia, Columbus State has several highly ranked Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in of elementary education, middle grade education, and special education. For studies at the graduate level, Columbus State has many terrific master’s degree programs for a variety of educational concentrations, including both Master of Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in elementary education, middle grade education, and secondary education. Columbus State also ranks very highly for affording students a wide variety of curriculum options, offering both on-campus and online instruction.

Southeast Missouri State University is particularly distinguished through its degree programs in elementary education and special education, offering Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and exceptional child education with possible additional certifications in the middle-school subjects of language arts, math, science, and social sciences. Outside of its education department, the school also offers related educational majors in fields such as German language education, Spanish language education, and music education. The program also offers several Master of Arts degrees in elementary education (with emphases in early childhood education, reading, math/science, and math as a specialist focus) and exception child education (with emphases on mild/moderate cross-categorical disabilities, autism, and early childhood special education). Southeast Missouri State offers these programs at its main campuses in Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Kennett, and Poplar Bluff, Missouri ensuring that students have multiple avenues for achieving their respective degrees

CUNY Lehman College in the New York City borough of the Bronx offers acclaimed Master of Science in Education degree programs in early childhood education designed specifically to lead to teaching licensure for graduates. For students who already have bachelor’s degrees, and are interested in teaching at the middle or high school-level, CUNY Lehman College also offers several Master of Science in Education degrees covering a wide range of secondary school subjects (including English education, science education, and mathematics education), as well as Master of Arts degrees in social studies education and Spanish teaching. For undergraduate students, CUNY Lehman College’s School of Education features a unique Minor to Masters program, allowing undergraduate education minors to transfer their academic credits to a master’s degree, and eventual teacher certification.

The renowned Teacher Preparation program at Central Connecticut State University offers several highly regarded Bachelor of Science in Education degrees that are designed to lead to teacher certification in the state of Connecticut. With its main campus in the city of New Bristol, Connecticut, Central Connecticut State has taken careful measures to ensure that its undergraduate education program corresponds to all requirements for teacher certification under state law, including the requirement that licensed schoolteachers have a major in a particular academic subject. Thus, Central Connecticut State offers Bachelor of Science in Education degrees with certification in subjects like history, mathematics, and English (for elementary education), and biology, social sciences, and Spanish (for secondary education). Central Connecticut State also offers exceptional Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in academic fields such as English, mathematics, history, and special education.

The State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego features an excellent school of education with it highly rated bachelor degree programs in both childhood and adolescent education. Within this program, undergraduates interested in childhood education may pursue a Bachelor of Science degree through the school’s Childhood Education Program with specialized subjects in areas such as English, mathematics, and social studies. Undergraduates at SUNY Oswego who are interested in adolescent education can enroll in the school’s Adolescent Education Program, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in specialized fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Students who already have a bachelor’s degree and who are interested in attaining teacher certification may enroll in the school’s excellent Master of Science for Teachers degree programs in childhood or adolescent education, or the school’s Master of Arts in Teaching degree programs in art, chemistry, and mathematics.

Fort Hays State University features one of the top schools of education in the country for early childhood, elementary, and secondary school education. Located in Hays, Kansas, Fort Hays State University offers some of the state’s best Bachelor of Science degree programs in early childhood education, elementary education, elementary special education, and secondary education. for elementary education specifically, Fort Hays State also offers an excellent Master of in Education degree with an elementary education emphasis, and an approval for teaching licensure through the Kansas State Department of Education. Another major strength of Fort Hays State’s education department is its intricate and advanced field experience program, allowing students enrolled in the Department of Teacher Education to partake in internships and student teaching experiences in actual classrooms.

Rhode Island College of Providence, Rhode Island has several advanced degree options, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, for students interested in pursuing careers in elementary, early childhood, and special education. Through its Elementary Education Department, Rhode Island College offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, and degrees in art education, health education, physical education, secondary education, special education, technology education, and world languages education. The department also offers several graduate degrees, including Master of Education degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and reading, and a Master of Arts in Teaching in elementary education. Students interested in a career in special education can find both undergraduate and graduate degree options in the college’s Special Education Department, particularly a well-regarded Bachelor of Science in Special Education and a Master of Education in Special Education.

The College of Education at Rock Hill, South Carolina’s Winthrop University offers both Bachelor of Science and master’s degrees in several educational subjects and levels. Undergraduates interested in teaching certification in South Carolina can enroll in the university’s Bachelor of Science degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, middle level education, physical education, and special education. In addition to these programs, Winthrop’s College of Education has partnered with the university’s College of Visual and Performing Arts and College of Arts and Sciences to offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs in specialty academic fields such as mathematics, English, and grade 9-12 science. Winthrop also offers an outstanding Master of Arts in Teaching, and several excellent Master of Education degrees in fields like literacy, educational leadership, and special education intervention.

Ashland University of Ashland, Ohio offers its educational undergraduates exemplary Bachelor of Science programs in several educational levels, ranging from pre-kindergarten to high school. In addition to its Bachelor of Science degrees in early childhood education, primary grades education, middle grade education, and adolescent to young adult education, Ashland University also has particular strengths in its special education programs, offering Intervention Specialist Bachelor of Science in Education degrees. Students who already have a bachelor’s degree but would like to pursue a career as a teacher, can take advantage of Ashland’s unique and celebrated Bachelor’s Plus program, allowing those with bachelor’s degrees in other subjects to transition to teaching licensure without having to pursue an entirely new degree. Additionally, Ashland University offers three exceptional Master of Education degrees in adult education, educational leadership, and curriculum & instruction.