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Studying education can qualify you to teach. It can also prepare you to develop a curriculum and assess its effectiveness. Additionally, learning education can be personally rewarding, preparing you for diverse careers helping students of all ages.

What is education learning?

On a practical level, education learning prepares you for a teaching career. In addition to studying a core curriculum, taking an online education course can help you improve your decision-making and problem-solving skills. Education learning can also prepare you to engage with your community and prepare for teaching roles.

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Choosing the right education program for you

Requirements for teachers vary by state, employer, and specialization, but most teachers must have:

Check with your state and employer for more information about additional requirements. You can also complete specialized coursework and online education courses to pursue a career as a teacher.

Degrees

Once you earn your bachelor's in education, you can continue your schooling by earning a:

If you're considering a career as a substitute teacher, you need an undergraduate degree. However, some states — like California and Texas — offer temporary certification. This allows you to substitute teach while finishing your education degree.

A bachelor's degree is typically also required if you want to work as an educator overseas. However, other educational pathways may allow you to work as a teacher without a degree.

Courses

Courses can help you supplement what you learned in your degree program. Online, you can find courses on family engagement, how to teach coding, current issues in education, and AI in the classroom.

Executive education programs

If you're interested in taking on a leadership role in education, you might want to build your knowledge and expertise. This is where executive programs come in. Many universities offer executive education programs via distance learning. Online education courses include:

  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Gifted administration
  • Time management

Jobs in education

By studying education, you can pursue diverse career paths. Some common roles for professionals with a background in education include:

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