Teacher organization offers master’s degree to members
Posted on 10/7/2010
In order to help teachers obtain higher education, a growing number of universities are offering online degrees in this field. These programs can benefit working professionals who wish to increase their job qualifications while continuing to focus on their careers.
The National Education Association (NEA), which is is the nation's largest organization of educators, recently partnered with UMassOnline, Western Governors University and Walden University to provide master's degrees in education to NEA members.
"Our mission is to create programs that make the personal and professional lives of members better," said Lily Eskelsen, vice president of the NEA. "This includes providing convenient access to the lifelong learning opportunities we know educators seek out. These partnerships and this program reflect the NEA's commitment to helping educators master their craft."
The NEA represents 3.2 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students who are preparing to become teachers.
Through the partnerships, NEA members will receive 5 to 20 percent discounts on courses, special access to NEA member-only scholarships and have some fees waived.
The National Education Association (NEA), which is is the nation's largest organization of educators, recently partnered with UMassOnline, Western Governors University and Walden University to provide master's degrees in education to NEA members.
"Our mission is to create programs that make the personal and professional lives of members better," said Lily Eskelsen, vice president of the NEA. "This includes providing convenient access to the lifelong learning opportunities we know educators seek out. These partnerships and this program reflect the NEA's commitment to helping educators master their craft."
The NEA represents 3.2 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students who are preparing to become teachers.
Through the partnerships, NEA members will receive 5 to 20 percent discounts on courses, special access to NEA member-only scholarships and have some fees waived.
RSS
Email
