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Education Degrees and Programs Offered in California (CA)


Working as a teacher typically requires a bachelor's degree plus a teacher's license from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Elementary school teachers must earn a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, while high school teachers must earn a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and special education instructors must earn an Education Specialist Instruction Credential. For top-level education administration careers in California, a doctoral degree is typically required.

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Learn more about your training options. With the right training and certification, you can prepare yourself for a rewarding career in education. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 2009 mean annual wages for popular education careers in California:

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School: $103,600

  1. Secondary School Teachers: $63,860
  2. Middle School Teachers: $61,370
  3. Elementary School Teachers: $61,230
  4. Kindergarten Teachers: $56,660

Earning your choice of education degrees in California can lead to a growing career. A projected 17.6 percent boost in job opportunities is expected for middle school teachers between 2008-2018, according to the California Employment Development Department. During that same time period, a 11.9 percent growth is projected for preschool teachers, and a 11.1 percent growth for secondary school teachers. Explore your local California training opportunities in education today.

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University of Phoenix

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has locations nationwide, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal and sooner than you might think.



Programs Offered:-
  • MA in Education/Teacher Ed. for Elementary Lic.
  • MA in Education/Teacher Ed. for Secondary Lic.
  • MA in Education/Administration and Supervision
  • MA in Education/Teacher Leadership
University of Phoenix
Brandman University
Take a new step in your education with Brandman University. We offer 87 different certificate, associate, bachelor's, or master's programs in a wide variety of fields.

Programs Offered:-
  • Added Emphasis Ed Spec Credential- Mod/Sev (Preliminary)
  • Credential (Educ Specialist Moderate/Severe level 2)
  • Credential (Educ Specialist Mild/Moderate level 2)
  • Added Emphasis Ed Spec Credential- Mild/Mod (Preliminary)
  • Credential (Professional Clear/Multiple Subjects)
Brandman University
Argosy University
Welcome to Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Programs Offered:-
  • Instructional Leadership (EdD)
  • Educational Leadership (EdD)
  • Educational Leadership (MAEd)
Argosy University