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The ITT Technical Institutes offer technology-oriented programs at over 100 campuses in over 34 states. Online programs are also available.
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Teaching is more than a job for many Americans. It is a calling that takes passion, patience, perseverance and above all, the inclination to share knowledge.

The best teachers are facilitators and coaches who apply ?hands-on? approaches to involve students in the learning process. Of course, the main goal of a teacher is to help a child to understand abstract concepts, solve problems, and develop critical thought processes. Anyone who decides to take the plunge into the field of elementary education and teaching is embarking on a career that is both satisfying and challenging.

To teach general education you must have a bachelor's degree and to have completed an approved teacher training program with a prescribed number of subject and education credits, as well as supervised practice teaching. In addition, technology training and maintaining a minimum grade point average are high priorities for most states.

Applicants for a teaching license are tested for competency in basic skills, such as reading and writing, as well as teaching. Most states require the teacher to exhibit proficiency in his or her subject.

Not all teachers take the academic route into this fulfilling career. Many States now offer alternative licensure programs for teachers who have bachelor's degrees in the subject they will teach, but who lack the necessary education courses required for a regular license. Designed to ease shortages of teachers of certain subjects, these alternative licensure programs have expanded to attract other people into teaching, including recent college graduates and those changing from another career to teaching.

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Ashford University
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Ashford University
Balance your job with online coursework as you earn your Bachelor's or Master's degree. You'll find Ashford University?, founded in 1918, is an ideal choice for you whether you're a working adult or haven't yet completed your degree. Count on Ashford University to provide a high-quality degree program that is:

Affordable

Benefit from one of the lowest program costs available online.

Accelerated

Classes are 5-6 weeks and are taken one at a time. Plus, you can transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree.

Convenient

Enjoy the flexibility of online courses 24 hours a day. Online classes are asynchronous, so like email, you can login anytime to participate and post your work in class.

Key Points to add for Online (degree specific): 99 Approved Credits Transfer, Smart Track Content, and promotions running for time period.

Ashford University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (www.ncahlc.org).
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