Career Colleges » North Dakota » Education and Teaching
Looking for accredited career colleges, technical schools, and universities in North Dakota offering Education and Teaching degrees.
Learning how to teach: teacher training, k12, leadership, secondary education training, curriculum development and more.
Thanks to the rise of online colleges, the lines between extremely prestigious universities and second or third tier universities are beginning to blur. These days, more and more people are earning powerful degrees from distance learning universities from all over the world. In this area, North Dakota has been making huge strides. Just 10 or 15 years ago, colleges in the "Rough Rider State" had a difficult time competing with rivals from other states. Because of online colleges however, this is no longer the case. North Dakota is quick climbing up the ranks, and may some day overtake more established contenders.Your degree in education or teaching can open doors to careers in kindergarten through high school (K-12), curriculum coordination, educational leadership or specialty fields, including pre-kindergarten, child development and special education.
Most states require a bachelor's degree and supervised classroom experience to get started in the field. Check with your state's department of teacher licensing for specific requirements on what it takes to oversee your own classroom. Teachers and administrators are usually required to complete coursework and certifications throughout their careers.
The BLS reports the following median annual salaries for K-12 teachers in May 2010: