Teaching courses refer to the policies, procedures, and provision designed to equip teachers with the knowledge, attitude, behavior, and skills they require to perform their tasks effectively in the classroom, school, and wider community.
An Accredited College/University creates a pathway for the students to enroll in teaching programs offered by the Colleges/University which are funded by the federal government or the state government.
The Organizations that accredited a college for teaching programs are listed below:
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education(NCATE)
Teacher Education accreditation council (TEAC)
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
The teaching courses mainly focus on topics such as childhood literacy, the context of education, educational technology, instructional skills, students evaluation, teaching mathematics in elementary schools.
An Associate’s degree in teaching can prepare you for teaching support positions such as teaching assistant. It requires 60 credits and two years to be completed.
A Bachelor’s degree in teaching requires 30-60 credits and 4 years to be completed.
A Master’s degree requires 40-50 credits and 2 years to be completed.
A Doctorate’s degree requires 50 to 90 credit hours of study and takes 3-5 years to complete.
There are few requirements which need to be fulfilled before one applies for an admission in the Teaching program. The main requirements for admission in teaching courses include a minimum of 2.0-3.0 GPA.
Teaching courses offer professional development for teachers with previous experience in the field or those just starting out. Many Teaching courses provide certification or a diploma in a particular area or specialization within the education field. Student teachers have the opportunity to learn more about a particular area of their field, heightening their qualifications.
Lynchburg, Virginia
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Teaching Accreditations: NCATE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,577
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,005
Total Programs in Teaching (15)
15
Masters Programs
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Teaching Accreditations: NCATE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $1,685
Average Student Loans Awarded: $1,685
Total Programs in Teaching (8)
6
Masters Programs
1
Doctorate Program
1
Post Masters Certificate Program
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Teaching Accreditations: NCATE
Total Programs in Teaching (4)
1
Masters Program
3
Graduate Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Teaching Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,035
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,480
Total Programs in Teaching (1)
1
Graduate Certificate Program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Teaching Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,681
Average Student Loans Awarded: $10,377
Total Programs in Teaching (12)
9
Masters Programs
3
Graduate Certificate Programs
Charles Town, West Virginia
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Teaching Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,956
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,966
Total Programs in Teaching (4)
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program
3
Masters Programs
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Teaching Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $8,029
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,029
Total Programs in Teaching (2)
2
Certificate Programs
Tempe, Arizona
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Teaching Accreditations: NCATE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $8,442
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,453
Total Programs in Teaching (1)
1
Masters Program