Online Degrees in Education
Go Further with an Education Degree
- Top 100 University for Social Mobility. Concordia University, St. Paul is the highest among all Minnesota private universities in CollegeNet’s 2023 rankings.1
- Proven Success. According to a First-Destinations survey by CSP Global, 95% of grads receive job offers within one year of graduation.
Request More Information
Complete this form to receive information about coursework, admissions, tuition, and more.
Note: All fields required.
Education Degrees and Licensure Programs from CSP Global
Are you ready to enter or advance in growing careers? CSP Global provides education programs online that can help. Our accredited programs teach you how to guide your students toward success. Expert faculty will highlight education theories and advise you as you apply them in your teaching practices.
Early Childhood Education, A.A.
- 2 years
- 72 credit hours
- 100% online
CSP Global’s CAEP-accredited early childhood education degree meets the standards of the Child Development Associate National Credentialing program.
View ProgramChild Development, B.A.
- 2.5 years
- 100 credit hours
- 100% online
Learn innovative, developmentally appropriate practices with a program that meets the NAEYC standards for initial preparation.
View ProgramMaster of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.): Differentiated Instruction
- 20 months
- 30 major credit hours
- 100% online
The Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Differentiated Instruction helps PK-12 teachers apply dynamic, individual teaching strategies.
View ProgramEarly Childhood Education, M.A.
- 2 years
- 30 credit hours
- 100% online
Boost your knowledge of the field and advance to leadership positions. Learn to interpret, evaluate, and apply early childhood education theory.
View ProgramMaster of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.): Educational Leadership
- 20 months
- 30 major credit hours
- 100% online
The Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership prepares aspiring administrators to meet the needs of today’s students.
View ProgramM.A. in Education—Educational Technology
- 2 years
- 30 credit hours
- 100% online
This program is for experienced educators who wish to expand their teaching skills by utilizing innovative approaches to technology.
View ProgramEducational Specialist—Principal Licensure
- 18 months
- 30 credit hours
- 100% online
Gain leadership skills in Early Childhood through Grade 12 settings, plus eligibility for licensure in MN as a K–12 principal.
View ProgramEducational Specialist—Superintendent Licensure
- 18 months
- 30 credit hours
- 100% online
Gain leadership skills in Early Childhood through Grade 12 settings, plus eligibility for licensure in MN as a K–12 superintendent.
View ProgramM.A. in Education—English as a Second Language
- 20 months
- 30–33 credit hours
- 100% online
This program teaches licensed K–12 teachers how to empower all learners who speak a first language other than English.
View ProgramM.A. in Education—Literacy with K–12 Reading Endorsement
- 20–22 months
- 30 credit hours
- 100% online
Guide today’s K–12 students through their literacy development. You must hold a current, valid MN Tier 3 or Tier 4 teaching license to enroll.
View ProgramM.A. in Special Education—Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Endorsement
- 2 years
- 30–36 credit hours
- 100% online
Learn to teach and advocate for students with autism spectrum disorders. You must hold a current, valid MN Tier 3 or Tier 4 teaching license to apply.
View ProgramM.A. in Special Education—Emotional Behavioral Disorders
- 22 months
- 27–33 credit hours
- 100% online
Explore core special education knowledge and and practices as you gain Emotional/Behavioral Disorders endorsement.
View ProgramM.A. in Special Education—Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Endorsement
- 20 months
- 24–30 credit hours
- 100% online
Hone teaching practices and gain Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Endorsement. You must hold a current, valid MN Tier 3 or 4 teaching license.
View ProgramMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- 3 years
- 36–42 credit hours
- 100% online
Prepare for today’s elementary classrooms. Alongside your master’s degree, you can gain initial license or add the K–6 license to an existing license.
View ProgramM.A. in Education—Trauma and Resilience in Education
- 20 months
- 30 credit hours
- 100% online
Learn how to proactively access, reflect, and respond to student needs through a trauma-informed and trauma sensitive lens.
View ProgramDoctorate in Education (Ed. D.)
- 3 years
- 64 credit hours
- online
The Doctorate in Education (Ed. D.) helps graduate students maximize their leadership and scholarship expertise as they prepare for a dynamic future.
View Program
Why Choose CSP Global?
One decision changes everything.
Pursuing an online program from CSP Global is an investment in yourself and your future. As part of our diverse learning community, you’ll study in a supportive, energetic environment and graduate ready to make a positive impact in your chosen field.
Pursuing an online program from CSP Global is an investment in yourself and your future. As part of our diverse learning community, you’ll study in a supportive, energetic environment and graduate ready to make a positive impact in your chosen field.
About CSP GlobalCareer Outlook for Education Degree-Holders
CSP Global’s education degree and licensure programs can enhance your role in teaching or administration or help you pursue human services and related careers.
An online program from CSP Global also gives you a unique advantage in education careers that increasingly involve technology. One example is secondary education. In 2022, 50% of the world’s secondary schools were connected to the internet for pedagogy.2
85
Percent of countries that have policies to improve school or learner connectivity.2
71,000
Average base salary for those with a Master of Education (MEd), Educational Technology (EDT) Degree in the U.S.3
857,600
Average number of education careers that will be available in the U.S. each year from 2022 to 2032.4
National Careers in Education
Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
$61,690/year5
These early childhood educators lead their students through core subjects and prepare them for middle school.
Preschool and Childcare Center Directors
$49,690/year6
Preschool and childcare center directors are administrative professionals who supervise and lead their staff, design programs, oversee daily activities, and prepare the budgets.
Postsecondary Teacher
$80,840/year7
Postsecondary teachers are those who educate at levels above high school. Typically, they create and deliver lesson plans, perform research in their field, and assess and advise students.
Earning your early childhood education degree can help you run or own a preschool or childhood center, teach the next generation of early childhood leaders, take a specialist role in different school settings, or pursue another path as an advocate for young children.
Yes, you can take the Praxis exam without an education degree. Visit the ETS Praxis website for more information about your state’s specific requirements.
Not in most cases. The requirements for a high school educator will differ from those of an elementary school educator.
According to Indeed, early childhood educators can teach any grade from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. Typically, early childhood educators work with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade students.8
Sources
- “Concordia St. Paul Changes Lives: University Ranks in Top 100 Nationally for Social Mobility, Highest Among Minnesota Private Universities.” CSP Global. Retrieved on Nov. 2, 2023, from https://www.csp.edu/
- “Technology in education: A tool on whose terms?” UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report. Retrieved on Nov. 17, 2023, from https://www.unesco.org/en
- “Master of Education (MEd), Educational Technology (EDT) Degree.” Payscale. Retrieved on Nov. 17, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/
- “Educational Instruction and Library Occupations.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on Nov. 17, 2023, from https://bls.gov/
- “Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on Dec. 18, 2023, from https://bls.gov/
- “Preschool and Childcare Center Directors.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on Dec. 18, 2023, from https://bls.gov/
- “Postsecondary Teachers.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on Nov. 17, 2023, from https://bls.gov/
- “What Does an Early Childhood Educator Do? (With Examples).” Indeed. Retrieved on Nov. 17, 2023, from https://www.indeed.com/