Finding a distance education program that provides you with the skills needed to advance your career will also mean reviewing what courses or specializations are available. Select the program that offers you the specialization that most closely matches your personal career goals.
University of Phoenix offers the following specializations:
Administration and Supervision
Administration and Supervision Initial Administration License
Adult Education and Distance Learning
Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum and Technology
Educational Counseling
Special Education for Mild to Moderate Disabilities
Special Education/Cross Categorical
Capella University offers the following specializations:
Leadership in Educational Administration
Curriculum and Instruction
Advanced Classroom Instruction
Reading and Literacy
Leadership for Higher Education
Postsecondary and Adult Education
Instructional Design for Online Learning
Training and Performance Improvement
Enrollment Management
And finally WGU offers these specializations:
English Language Learning (K–12)
Learning and Technology
Management and Innovation
Measurement and Evaluation
Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, and 5-12)
Science Education (5-9 and 5-12)
Endorsement Preparation Program in English Language Learning
Endorsement Preparation in Math (5-9 or 5-12)
Endorsement Preparation Programs in Science (5-9 or 5-12)
In order to determine which specialization you should select, review the job description of the position you want and compare it to the skills delivered in each specialization. In most cases you probably won’t find an exact match, but after a careful evaluation of several programs, you will be able to find the program that fits your budget and your dreams.