are there legitimate places online to earn a teaching degree?
I have a B.S in psychology, but wanted to go back to school to get a Masters in Elementary Education. I want to work full-time while I'm going to school so was thinking an online education would be best for my schedule. Is there a way to get my MA in elementary education fully online? where my degree with be legitimate and accepted?
As a rule, an online teaching degree is not well accepted by schools. The difficulty with an online degree is the lack of face-to-face interaction with other students. Also, observation of current master teachers, and modeling teaching within the class are important components of learning to teach. These elements might be missing at an online university. Teaching is an art and a craft. There is much to be learned outside of books, from watching current teachers, and from practicing teaching yourself. My strong suggestion is to find a part-time evening program that will allow you to practice the craft while you are learning, so you are abundantly prepared when you enter the classroom as a teacher.
Ed.M. Online Masters in Education Program Leader Interview
