Education Online Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education

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As a certified educator, you can make a meaningful impact on young lives. Our elementary education online degree programs prepare you to teach grades from kindergarten through Grade 12, depending on your program of focus. Mild intervention is also a dual licensure program option at SMWC. With coursework designed to equip you with skills and knowledge in growth and development, educational psychology and methods of teaching, you will be fully prepared to guide students to success.

Our education programs are approved by the Indiana Department of Education and meets all REPA 3 (Rules of Educator Preparation and Accreditation) regulations and the learning outcomes are aligned with the 2013 InTASC standards and cover the following domains: learner and learning, content knowledge, instructional practice and professional responsibility. Your experience will be enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities and/or professional development experiences including several clinical/field experiences culminating in student teaching the last semester of your senior year. Our faculty work hard to make online degrees personalized, as well as ensuring technology efficiency to eliminate barriers while educating students.

With multiple online start dates in January, March, August and October, you can start your degree whenever you’re ready.

Education K-6 Major Curriculum – College Catalog

Education P-3 Major Curriculum – College Catalog

Special Education P-12 Major Curriculum – College Catalog

FAQs

What are the benefits of earning an online degree in education?
Education is always a field of high demand. If you have a passion for teaching and helping young individuals, earning an online education degree can be fulfilling personally and professionally. At SMWC, you can choose the route in which you earn your degree – online or in-person classes. Our small class sizes give you ample opportunities for growth, hands-on application and more. One-on-one time with advisors and numerous financial aid opportunities are just two advantages to earning your education degree at SMWC. To see the full list of states that this program is offered in click here.

What can you do with an education degree?
Although earning your education degree means you will be in the field of education, there are a variety of subjects and grade levels you can teach, making for an upbeat career.

What kind of flexibility does an online program provide?
Our online programs provide plenty of flexibility for those individuals who want to go back to school, but not uproot their whole life. According to a study by Education Dynamics, 80% of online college students are employed. Our transfer-friendly approach will ensure that you can finish your degree, and our 8-week format allows you to set your own pace and study based on your schedule.

What is the average salary for someone with an education degree?
As you look at starting salaries, keep in mind that the cost of living and opportunities to move with a career or industry sector should also factor into your decision. Although a salary can vary among different positions, the median annual wage for someone with an education degree is $52,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What support and resources are provided at SMWC?
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides exceptional, personalized learning resource services to encourage student success. The LRC offers help with a range of academic support services, including a writing center, tutoring, college success courses and more.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is routinely ranked by US News and World Report among the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest and the Best Value Schools. Our departments are also routinely ranked for their individual degree programs.
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