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America's teachers and education administrators hold the nation's future in their hands. Teachers and administrators typically earn an undergraduate degree in their academic field of interest, and then go on to teaching school or online graduate school to earn their certifications or degrees required to enter the classroom. Teachers can specialize in special education, early childhood education, instructional design, or adult education. They may choose to enroll in an online education and teaching degree program at the post-graduate level to prepare for work as a school or district administrator.

How to Prepare for a Career in Education and Education Administration

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the most-common route to teaching begins with a bachelor's degree in education or a major field in the arts and sciences. Student may begin preparing for or applying to online education and teaching schools to pursue their credentials. All states require teachers to pass licensing exams and hold current licenses. Most education administrators return to education and teaching programs to earn an advanced degree after completing several years of classroom teaching experience.