Bachelor of Science
Education
Educators with a degree earn an average of 119% more than those without
Starts
Anytime
100% self-paced
Duration
Shortest: 6 months
Average: 14 months
Cost
Starting: $12,600
Varies based on credits transferred
Scholarships available
Fast facts
120
Total credits required to earn your degree
$300
Per credit
78
Max number of credits you can transfer
A love of teaching isn't enough
Being a "born teacher" isn't enough
To earn more than $50,000/year as an educator, you will likely need a bachelor’s degree at minimum. We’ll help you fast-track your progress toward your degree while focusing on the hands-on strategies that differentiate the most sought-after educators.
Compare your earning potential as an educator
Without a BS in Education
Teaching Assistant
median annual salary*
$29,360
Preschool Teacher
median annual salary*
$30,210
Classroom Teacher
median annual salary*
$30,000 – $50,000
With a BS in Education
Preschool Teacher
median annual salary*
$35,330
Classroom Teacher
median annual salary*
$65,291
Early Intervention Teacher
median annual salary*
$64,514
*Potential annual salary based on our research findings as of 2024. Annual salaries vary greatly based on role, responsibilities, and employee experience. Woodmont College does not, in any form, guarantee job or salary outcomes.
Government-funded programs pay teachers better
and require a bachelor's degree in Education at minimum
Jumpstart your kid-centered career
Begin with a BS in Education, then pursue a related master's degree
3 signs this program is for you
You're a people-person preparing for a career
Is this you?
You connect well with others and have a lot to give. You can envision a career in which you empower and inspire children — while taking home enough pay to actually support your own family. While you are primarily driven as a giver, you also want to make sure you have much bigger earning potential when you need it — as an educator, therapist, or any other caring career. A program that lets you earn a degree you can take in multiple directions is perfect for you.
You're an educator hitting a salary ceiling
Is this you?
You’re a classroom assistant, para, or substitute teacher, but you know you’re ready to move up into classroom leadership. The only thing holding you back is the lack of letters after your name. You want a fast, flexible way to earn your degree while you work. You also want to learn relevant skills that will propel you into a new role with confidence. A program that focuses on real-life teaching strategies with flexible timing and a straightforward trajectory is perfect for you.
You're a job-seeker hitting a brick wall
Is this you?
You’re a talented teacher with a load of passion and skill. But you’re hitting a brick wall when it comes to finding your dream job. All the jobs starting at $70k+/year or $80+/hour seem to be reserved for credentialed teachers — and you want access to those opportunities. You don’t have the time or headspace to sit in a classroom. You want to earn a degree in a way that works for your already-full lifestyle. A program that gives you all the tools you need to succeed, with lots of support and flexibility is perfect.
Want a seamless leap from BS degree to MA degree?
THE DIRECT ADVANTAGE™️
An easier way to earn your degree
Traditional approach
Courses last 8-15 weeks, with progress based on a preset timeline. There’s no such thing as taking breaks without failing the course.
Direct Advantage™️
You can start whenever you are ready and complete courses at your own pace. Set and meet your own timeline goals. Take breaks when life calls for it.
Traditional approach
Immutable grades are assigned based on student performance. Only a select few achieve top final scores.
Direct Advantage™️
Students are coached until they reach mastery. Every student can achieve a top final score at their own pace.
Traditional approach
Professors answer questions, conduct tests and assessments, and deliver final course grades.
Direct Advantage™️
Professors coach students and propel student progress from “development” to “mastery” — with a 48-hour grading turnaround, the fastest in the country.
Traditional approach
Students receive a college degree once they pass all required coursework.
Direct Advantage™️
Students receive a college degree at their own pace. In some courses, they can earn digital badges for transferable skills like Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Leadership.
Traditional approach
Text-based and rote. Students are asked to memorize and demonstrate mastery of content or information.
Direct Advantage™️
Skills-based and inspiring active engagement. Students are asked to demonstrate mastery of skills through open-ended assignments.
What you'll learn
Foundations of Education
Early Childhood Education
Assessment & Evaluation
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Program overview
Program Description
The Woodmont BS in Education prepares graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to design, implement, and evaluate educational experiences for child learners. The Bachelor of Science in Education major includes a focus on Early Childhood Development.
Students are required to take 45 credits of general studies composed of 30 credits of required general studies courses and 15 credits of elective general studies courses.
All students are required to take 15 credits from the Education Program Core courses.
Students then take the courses Early Childhood Education Elective Credits category.
Program Outcomes
Education Learning Outcomes
1. Design quality instruction aligned with state-approved standards and derived from deep, evidence-based pedagogical and content knowledge of human development and learning theory
2. Create safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments that are student-centered, collaborational, and responsive to a multicultural and diverse student population.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use high-level learning strategies, communication skills and inclusiveness in a well-managed learning environment
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze philosophical, theoretical and legal trends and evaluate their impact on educational policies
5. Apply Socratic pedagogical methods that set well-defined and high expectations for learning and promote the development of student metacognitive skills and a positive attitude for learning
6. Evaluate available technology options and integrate appropriate educational and informational technologies into lesson planning
7. Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate measurement tools for use in formative and summative assessment measures for student learning progress
8. Create, monitor and evaluate a personal continuous development plan based on data from both student performance and teaching effectiveness
9. Identify common elements and purposes of schools and relate them to student success outcomes
10. Evaluate and describe the impact of societal trends on school policies and curriculum
Required General Education - 45 credits
Department
Course
Credits
Foundations
3
Communication and Expression
English writing
Language, Literature, Art, Music or Design
3
3
Quantitative, Digital, and Scientific Literacy
Math
Science
Technology
3
3
3
Social Awareness and Responsibility
Ethics
Other Social Science (psychology, history, economics, education, or political science)
3
3
Reason and Religion
Philosophy
Religion or Philosophy
3
9
General Education electives
9
Required Major Courses - 33 credits
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
EDU101X
Introduction to the Profession of Teaching
3
Core Education Courses
EDU102X
Applied Learning Theory
3
EDU201X
Schools: Their Structure and Purpose
3
EDU202X
Educational Psychology
3
PSYC 201X
Developmental Psychology
3
Total Program Core:
15
Early Childhood Education Electives
EDU230X
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3
EDU301X
Learning & Development in Early Childhood
3
EDU302X
Curriculum Development for Early Childhood
3
EDU310X
Positive Child Guidance in Early Childhood
3
EDU401X
Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood
3
EDU402X
Early Intervention for Young Children with Special Needs and their Families
3
Total in Early Childhood Education Electives
21
Elective Credits – 42 credits
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