Find A Masters Degree in Education Online

Whether its for pleasure or out of necessity, pursuing an online master's degree in education  can be the perfect fit for those who either do not have the time, money or access to a campus-based program. Personally, I have found these online courses perfect, due to their liberating schedule requirements and ease of access.Other notorious advantages include the ability to work while studying, with many people simply not having the option to attend campus.

I have attempted to compile a list of cemented universities that offer a wide, affordable range of financial and tuition options, including financial aid, veteran support and scholarship programs. All of the following colleges have established themselves with large student bodies which are a testament to their validity and effectiveness.

Walden University offers a rich, multi-specialized platform for all Masters of Education applicants.

Accreditation:

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, in addition to being a member of the North Central Association. Additional accreditation is available for specific courses.

Courses Offered:

Online WU masters courses target teaching specific age ranges from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. Here is a selection of specializations offered:

• Adolescent Literacy and Technology
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Educational Leadership
• Elementary Reading and Literacy
• Elementary Reading and Mathematics
• Integrating Technology in the Classroom
• Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas
• Mathematics
• Middle Level Education
• Professional Development
• Science
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

Scholarships and Financing

WU accepts federal loan financing such as the subsidized stafford loan and offers a wide-range of tuition reduction options, including full scholarships.

For more information regarding tuition and financing please click here.

The University of Phoenix has the second largest student body in the U.S and provides an unparalleled selection of online masters courses. Applicants should note that there have been some legal and ethical battles that have involved the UOPX, and I advise doing a little research before hand. Despite this, the UOPX remains a solid choice for over 200,000 students.

Accrediation:

Similarly to WU, the UOPX is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The MAs in Elementary teacher, and Secondary Teacher education are also accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

Courses:

The UOPX offer 17 dedicated online courses, ranging from Early childhood to a masters degree in special education. For a full list of courses available, please use the courses link to the right.

Tuition and Fees:

The UOPX offers a wide-range of tuition options and financial aid policies. Note that while this university is a for-profit institution, online courses remain comparatively cheap. Scholarships are also available.

The UOPX has also added a nifty tuition calculator to their website which will allow you to get an idea of how much the course is going to cost. Please use the tuition link in the capsule to the right. 

The NSU stands tall atop the Online Education Databases' list of best online colleges. Nova offers both online Education and Education law courses, for further information they encourage you to request specific information with their online help form.

Accreditation: The NSU is accredited by theCommission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Courses: Nova offers fewer, medical related courses, whose list can be found on the link tab to the right under "course list".

Tuition and Fees: The NSU offers a wide assortment of financial aid and scholarships. In order to find out more, you can sign up on the NSU's website and request more information using their FinAid form.

Reviews: On Studentsreview (dot com), a website which allows students to review their university experiences, Nova was awarded a B-, with its major downfall being social life. However, die to the fact that you are looking for an online course, this shouldn't be an issue.

NSU also ranked 1st of the OEDB ranking of best online universities and 8th OVERALL on studentreview.com.