Online Bachelor’s and Associates Degree Programs in Education

Based in Juneau, UAS serves over 5,000 students and offers 75 degrees and certificates.

UAS features two, 120-credit online teaching degrees: a bachelor's in elementary education and a bachelor's in special education. Both programs require a practicum. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to graduate. Core courses in the elementary education program include foundations of literacy and language development, the learner and the learning process, inclusive education for students with disabilities, and integrated curriculum and instruction.

Applicants to the special education program must complete a background check. First-year students must submit official high school transcripts and standardized test scores. Transfer applicants need a minimum of 30 college credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

The University of Alaska Southeast is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Bellevue University boasts 50,000 alumni worldwide. Located in Nebraska, BU serves around 13,000 students annually. BU offers two online teaching degrees: a 127-credit bachelor's in adult education and 120-credit bachelor's in public health education.

The public health program prepares students for careers in coaching or physical education. The adult education program features courses in adult learning theory, learning styles fundamentals, instructional design strategies, and electronic instructional methods and delivery.

BU charges the same tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. Active-duty military and their spouses qualify for discounted tuition. The university requires proof of high school or GED completion for admission. Transfer applicants must submit all official college transcripts for evaluation. Students must complete at least 30 credits through BU.

Bellevue University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Winston-Salem State University is a historically black university located in North Carolina. WSSU serves over 5,000 students.

WSSU's online bachelor's in birth-kindergarten education requires 120-126 credits and offers three tracks: licensure, administration and leadership, and early intervention and preschool. The licensure track requires a practicum and student teaching. The business and preschool concentrations require internships in early childhood education. Core courses include child and family assessment, language and communication disorders, and guidance and classroom management.

Applicants need three professional references, a writing sample, a video essay, and a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Winston-Salem State University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Based in Greenville, North Carolina, East Carolina University serves over 12,000 students.

ECU offers two, 120-credit online teaching degrees: a bachelor's birth-kindergarten education and a bachelor's in family and consumer sciences education. ECU also offers bachelor's completion programs in elementary education, middle grade education, and special education. Applicants to these completion programs must graduate from a North Carolina community college.

Each program requires a student teaching experience. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in all classes required for their major.

First-year applicants must submit official high school transcripts and standardized test scores. Transfer students need at least 24 credits of courses. Students must earn acceptance into the teaching program by completing all general education requirements with a minimum 2.7 GPA.

East Carolina University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers 170 majors and 20 pre-professional programs. Around 40% of students attend UNK as first-generation college students.

UNK offers a 120-credit online bachelor's in early childhood education with specializations in birth through kindergarten and age three to grade three. All students must complete a field experience. Core courses include methods of inclusive education, music and movement for early childhood teachers, and supporting young children through family and community involvement.

First-time applicants must submit official high school transcripts and standardized test scores. Transfer students need more than 24 transferable college credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA. UNK charges different tuition rates for Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas students; Midwest exchange students; and other out-of-state students.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The University of West Florida serves over 12,000 students. Based in Pensacola, UWF features average class sizes of 34 for lower-level courses and 25 for upper-level courses. UWF offers two online education degrees: a 132-credit bachelor's in exceptional student education and a 120-credit bachelor's in community education.

The exceptional student education program requires two supervised 100-hour field experiences and a student teaching capstone. Core courses include effective learning environments, literacy for the emergent learner, and methods in inclusion and collaboration. The bachelor's in community education prepares graduates for careers as museum education coordinators, after-school coordinators, preschool teachers, and parent educators.

Transfer students need at least 30 transferable college credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA. First-time applicants must submit official high school transcripts and standardized test scores.

The University of West Florida is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

North Greenville University serves over 2,500 students from 35 states and 25 countries. Based in Tigerville, South Carolina, NGU maintains an average class size of 14 students.

NGU features a 120-credit online bachelor's in elementary education with two required practica. Core courses include methods and materials for young children, teaching content with language and art, and professional development and collaboration. All distance learners also complete a capstone project. The program does not lead to teaching licensure.

First-year applicants must submit official high school transcripts. Transfer students need official high school and college transcripts. NGU charges the same tuition to in-state and out-of-state students.

North Greenville University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Missouri serves over 30,000 students through 300 programs. Nearly 48% of Mizzou students graduate without debt.

Mizzou's 120-credit online bachelor's in educational studies offers two concentrations: educational leadership and educational games and simulations. The program culminates in a capstone project. Mizzou delivers all of the program's coursework asynchronously and eliminates on-campus requirements. Core courses include individual and group leadership, information management and the successful scholar, and introduction to project management.

First-time applicants must submit standardized test scores and official high school transcripts. Transfer students need at least 24 college credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

The University of Missouri is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Mizzou's education studies program is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.

Based in Hays, Kansas, Fort Hays State University serves over 15,000 students on its 200-acre campus and online. FHSU boasts a 96% job placement rate after graduation.

FHSU offers three online teaching degrees: a 126-credit bachelor's in early childhood education, a 127-credit bachelor's in elementary education, and a 132-credit bachelor's in secondary education. Each program leads to teaching licensure. The secondary education program requires a double major in business education. Students in the elementary education and early childhood education degree programs must complete internships. All three programs require student teaching.

Applicants must complete all general education requirements with a minimum "C" grade. Students with a bachelor's degree are exempt. First-time applicants must submit standardized test scores and all official transcripts. FHSU charges the same tuition to in-state and out-of-state students.

Fort Hays State University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Based in Riverside, California Baptist University serves around 11,000 students.

CBU offers an online bachelor's in early childhood studies that requires 48 major credits. Most students complete the program in 16 months. Core courses include cognitive development in infancy and early childhood, STEM integrated with the arts, and assessment of young children. Program graduates can begin careers in research, early childhood advocacy, educational policymaking, and early childhood intervention. This program does not lead to teaching licensure.

First-year applicants need a high school diploma. Transfer students need at least 24 college credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA. CBU charges the same tuition to out-of-state and in-state students.

California Baptist University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Chaminade University of Honolulu serves over 1,000 undergraduate students through approximately 50 programs. Around 98% of Chaminade students receive financial aid.

Chaminade offers online teaching degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, and special education. Students in the early childhood education program can earn a Montessori certification. Each program requires approximately 120 credits and student teaching. Each online course at Chaminade lasts 10 weeks and offers flexible scheduling.

Transfer students must submit all official college transcripts. First-year students submit official high school transcripts. Chaminade charges the same tuition to out-of-state and in-state students. Active-duty military, national guard, reservist military, and non-active military members receive tuition discounts.

Chaminade University of Honolulu is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Chaminade's education programs are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.

The University of Alabama serves over 38,000 students. Based in Tuscaloosa, almost 40% of UA's students come from Alabama.

UA features a 120-credit online bachelor's in early childhood education. Core courses include lifespan human development, parent and family development, and child centers and programs. All students must also complete an internship at a preschool accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

First-year applicants must submit official high school transcripts and standardized test scores. Transfer students need more than 24 college credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The program charges the same tuition to in-state and out-of-state students.

The University of Alabama is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Nebraska Lincoln offers 150 different majors, serving over 25,000 students and employing almost 2,000 full-time faculty members. UNL's average undergraduate class consists of 39 students.

UNL features a 120-credit online bachelor's in child, youth, and family studies with an emphasis in early childhood in a mobile society. Students must complete two practica, including a final practicum as a capstone project. Distance learners can take classes at UNL or 11 other schools through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance. This program does not lead to teacher licensure.

First-year applicants must submit official high school transcripts and standardized test scores. Transfer students must submit official college transcripts. UNL requires students to apply directly to the online teaching degree and complete 30 college credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA before moving on to upper-level courses.

The University of Nebraska Lincoln is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Located in Wilmore, Kentucky, Asbury University offers over 150 programs and provides more than 800 scholarships each year. Around 99% of Asbury's students receive financial aid.

Asbury's 124-credit online bachelor's in elementary education requires two student teaching experiences completed in Kentucky. Asbury recommends (but does not require) that applicants reside in Kentucky or nearby states. Core courses include classroom management, facilitating elementary success, and technology for education. Each course lasts eight weeks, and Asbury offers four start dates each year. The curriculum also features open inquiry and guided inquiry clinicals. This program does not lead to licensure.

Applicants must submit official high school or college transcripts. Asbury charges the same tuition to in-state and out-of-state students.

Asbury University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Located in Watertown, Wisconsin, Maranatha Baptist University offers a nonprofit, private education rooted in Christian values. MBU features 39 undergraduate programs.

MBU's 128-credit online bachelor's in educational studies prepares students to teach in Christian schools. This program prepares students for certification by the American Association of Christian Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International. It does not provide government-issues licensure. Core courses in the program include classroom management and positive behavior practices, secondary school reading, and educational assessment.

Program graduates can pursue careers as Christian teachers, school support staff, or curriculum development professionals.

Transfer students must submit official college transcripts and character references. First-year students must submit official high school transcripts, standardized test scores, and a letter of recommendation. MBU charges the same tuition to in-state and out-of-state students.

Maranatha Baptist University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Based in Lake City, FGC offers affordable programs. State residents and online learners receive discounted tuition rates.

The AS in early childhood education program holds accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The curriculum provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to teach preK-8 students. Learners complete coursework primarily online and gain in-person clinical experience in classroom settings. The program's clinical experience courses meet requirements for Florida preschool and elementary teaching licenses.

The program requires 60 credits. Students can specialize in infant-toddler, preschool, child development early intervention, or childcare center management. Many graduates find jobs as preschool teachers, assistant teachers, and childcare directors in the state.

Surry Community College delivers programs that emphasize marketable skills. Graduates of the early childhood education degree often teach in preschools, public or private schools, and childcare centers. Graduates can also pursue a four-year degree in the field.

SCC students can earn the teaching degree online or on campus in Dobson, North Carolina. Students typically complete the 72-credit curriculum in four semesters, and the program culminates in a four-credit capstone practice course. Except the in-person capstone, SCC delivers the program entirely online.

The education program holds accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Students can reduce their degree completion time by transferring previous college credits into SCC. The college charges an estimated flat tuition rate for the entire program, and state residents receive a discount.

Hillsborough Community College enrolls more than 45,000 students on five Florida campuses and online. Distance learners can pursue degrees with flexible scheduling options, including an AA in education teacher preparation.

The AA degree requires 60 credits and is designed to transfer into a bachelor's program. The curriculum requires 60 credits, which full-time students typically complete in two years. HCC delivers online coursework asynchronously through Canvas. Students can choose to take select courses on campus.

Most graduates of the AA program transfer into a four-year early childhood education program. HCC designed the AA curriculum to transfer easily to most Florida colleges and universities. The community college charges per-credit tuition rates, and in-state learners receive a discount.

In addition to its main campus in Bolivia, North Carolina, BCC serves students through campuses in Southport, Leland, and Supply. The college also offers a variety of online programs.

Students can pursue an online early childhood education degree to prepare for careers working with children ages eight and below. The program requires 66 credits and covers topics including the nutritional needs of children, communicating with children and families, and the care and guidance of children. Full-time students typically complete the program in five semesters, including one summer semester.

BCC delivers the education program online and asynchronously, except for a four-credit early childhood capstone practice course. Students complete the capstone in person during their final semester. Graduates can qualify for a North Carolina teaching license.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks operates seven campuses across the state. For students who cannot attend in-person classes, UAF offers online programs.

The university's online associate of applied science in early childhood education program helps students gain the foundational knowledge necessary to work with children eight years old and younger. Graduates often secure positions as preschool and kindergarten teachers. The 60-credit curriculum covers topics including child guidance, positive social development, and healthy learning environments. The program culminates with two practicum courses that satisfy experience requirements for an Alaska teaching license.

All online students pay the same flat per-credit tuition rate, regardless of state residency. Aside from the required practicum courses, students complete the entire program online and asynchronously. Applicants must submit transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.

Campbellsville University is a private Christian school based in Kentucky. The university welcomes students from all religious backgrounds but does require some Christian courses.

CU offers a fully online AS in education program, which holds accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The online education degree prepares students to become instructional assistants and substitute teachers in Kentucky. Students take accelerated eight-week courses, and full-time learners typically graduate in two years.

The online education degree requires 62 credits, composed mostly of pedagogy, foundation, and personal development courses. Students complete one Christian religion course, and those pursuing a P-5 teaching certificate take specific elective courses.

Students can apply up to 32 transfer credits toward the associate degree, and all students in the program pay the same per-credit tuition rate. University staff members help full-time online students secure additional financial aid.

Founded in 1909 to educate rural farm workers, Arkansas Tech University now teaches students across the nation through its comprehensive online school.

Students pursuing the online AS in early childhood education learn to design classroom curricula, communicate with parents, and prepare children for future education. Because ATU requires no in-person practicum, the program does not lead to licensure.

Graduates of the early childhood education program often pursue bachelor's studies to qualify for licensure in Arkansas. ATU designed the associate degree to seamlessly transfer to most four-year institutions. ATU charges online students a per-credit tuition rate, and state residents receive a discount.

Based in New Mexico, CCC delivers an AA in early childhood education program in a hybrid format. Students complete most of the 71 required credits online and undertake practicum courses in person.

The degree leads to licensure, qualifying graduates to teach children from birth through third grade in New Mexico. To graduate, students must earn a grade of C or better in all education courses. Full-time students typically complete the early childhood education degree in five semesters.

Graduates often work as preK-3 teachers and daycare directors. Some graduates transfer into a four-year program. CCC maintains an open admissions policy, so students can register for courses immediately after completing an application.

Established in 1965, Washtenaw Community College educates more than 18,000 students each year. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, WCC enrolls learners from around the world.

Aspiring teachers can pursue WCC's online general education degree with an emphasis in early childhood education. The program offers two tracks: an employment pathway and a transfer pathway. Each option requires 60-65 credits, depending on the specific courses the student selects. WCC offers all early childhood education courses online.

Because the program requires no in-person components, graduates cannot qualify for a Michigan teaching license. However, graduates can transfer into a bachelor's program that leads to licensure. WCC delivers online courses asynchronously, and many students continue working while earning the associate degree.

Known for offering affordable degrees, Northeast prepares students to pursue high-demand careers. Based in Norfolk, Nebraska, the community college offers an associate in early childhood education program that helps students gain real-world experience.

The 60-credit AA in early childhood education program qualifies graduates to pursue a Nebraska teaching license. Aside from two in-person practicum courses, students complete the program entirely online. The AA degree transfers easily into most four-year institutions. However, many graduates pursue education careers immediately after earning their associate degree.

Full-time students typically complete the early childhood education program in two years. The practicum courses require at least 90 contact hours, which Northeast allows learners to complete at various locations throughout the state. Nebraska residents and South Dakota residents receive discounted tuition rates.

CF enrolls more than 10,000 students annually across its four campuses. While the college offers bachelor's degrees, more than 83% of students pursue an associate degree. The majority of CF students are 18-34 years old, and many study online.

CF offers the AS in early childhood education in a hybrid format, delivering courses online and at its main campus in Ocala. Of the 60 required credits, students must complete only six practicum credits in person.

While earning their associate degree, early childhood education students can obtain a certificate in childcare center management or childhood development early intervention. Some graduates transfer into a bachelor's program. CF accepts transfer credits and allows students to earn credits by examination. Florida residents pay a discounted tuition rate.

Based in Gallatin, Tennessee, Vol State enrolls more than 11,000 students. The college offers an affordable AS in elementary education program that is ideal for students who plan to transfer into a bachelor's program.

The elementary education degree requires 60 credits, including 19 major credits. Because Vol State delivers the program entirely online, graduates do not qualify for a Tennessee teaching license.

Most full-time students complete the program in four semesters, over two years. Learners complete all courses asynchronously. Recent high school graduates must submit ACT or SAT scores and high school transcripts. Applicants with transferable credits must submit previous college transcripts.

Based in Panama City, Florida, GCSC delivers degree programs that emphasize practical skills. The college offers flexible learning options, educating students at four Florida campuses and online.

Students pursuing the early childhood education associate degree prepare to work with children who are five years old and younger. Students develop managerial, caregiving, and communication skills. Learners complete several in-person requirements, including a supervised work experience course.

GCSC offers the program in two formats. The traditional semester-based format includes accelerated eight-week online courses and two face-to-face coaching sessions. The fast-track option allows learners to study at their own pace. Each track requires 60 credits.

While some graduates enter the workforce immediately after earning the early childhood education degree, most graduates transfer to a four-year institution.

TCC enrolls more than 23,000 students each year, including recent high school graduates and working professionals. The college offers flexible programs that fit student needs.

Available entirely online, the two-year AA in elementary education program prepares learners to pursue a bachelor's degree in the field and earn an Oklahoma teaching certification. The program requires 60 credits, and full-time students typically graduate in two years.

The elementary education associate degree meets undergraduate core requirements for many four-year schools. TCC works with students to facilitate a smooth transfer process. Students pursuing the associate degree must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants must undergo a criminal background and sex offender check.

Founded in 1971, Liberty enrolls about 100,000 students. Liberty is a Christian institution and offers an online AA in education program.

The 60-credit associate in education prepares students to pursue education careers and four-year degrees. The program holds accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Students complete accelerated eight-week courses entirely online. Most learners complete the program in 1.5 years, and those with previous credits can graduate more quickly.

The curriculum includes coursework in communication, critical thinking, and Christianity, along with 21 major credits. Graduates often teach at Christian schools and work with homeschooled students. The program does not lead to teaching licensure, so aspiring teachers should plan to transfer to a four-year program. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.