Education School

Course work for education degree seekers includes pedagogy, introduction to special education, student teaching, technology for teachers, understanding today's students, educational research, and curriculum design. Courses vary depending on the subject the student will teach. Gaining experience in the classroom is a common thread among these education Masters degree programs.

Not only do education degree holders go on to teach in a variety of K-12 public and private schools, but they use their skills to instruct employees in the corporate world, government, and at community organizations.

According to the American Federation of Teachers, beginning teachers with a bachelor's degree earned an average of $31,704 in the 2003-04 school year. The estimated average salary of all public elementary and secondary school teachers in the 2003-04 school year was $46,597. Private school teachers generally earn less than public school teachers, but may be given other benefits, such as free or subsidized housing.

Most education degree holders work within a classroom atmosphere.
Teachers usually work the typical 10-month school year.