Online Education Major for Paraprofessionals

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A program exclusively for K-12 educational paraprofessionals

This program is specifically for those working as educational paraprofessionals in K-12 schools. It was designed and created to help paraprofessionals complete their undergraduate degree and earn a teaching license quickly and cost-effectively.

With Hamline’s program, you will:

  • Complete your undergraduate degree and licensure completely online 
  • Use your current workplace in a K-12 school to complete your field experience and student teaching hours
  • Jump right into your education classes—you can start your major classes right away and complete your general courses as you go
  • Enjoy small class sizes and supportive instructors who know how to support working adults to finish their degree
  • Get individual advising based on your specific needs, and we’ll work with your district to provide exceptional support

Online education major and concentrations

Education major (BA)—elementary education concentration

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to earn your K-6 elementary education teaching license.

Explore elementary education courses

Education major (BA)—ESL concentration

Get specialized training and expertise you’ll need to earn your K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) license.

Explore ESL courses

Education major (BA)—special education concentration

Choose from two special education teaching licensure areas: Autism spectrum disorder or academic behavioral strategist.

Explore special education courses

Get your master’s degree with just 2–4 more courses

Once you complete your bachelor’s degree with licensure, you can earn your master’s degree—improving your expertise and earning potential—with just two to four additional courses, depending on your licensure area. 

What you can expect from your online degree program

Affordable tuition

Not only do  you pay a reduced tuition rate, you’ll also only pay for what you use. No hidden fees for things you won’t use as an online student.

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Financial Aid

Finishing college at Minnesota’s first university is one of the best investments you can make. Explore all the way Hamline helps.

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Individualized support

Our top priority is making sure you have everything you need to be successful. That’s why we have staff dedicated to supporting you from day one through graduation.

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Explore career paths

Our innovative courses and one-on-one mentoring by faculty will give you the tools to succeed in a variety of jobs, such as:

  • Classroom paraprofessional
  • Social studies teacher
  • Writing coach
  • Nature center community educator in a non-school setting
  • K-12 principal
  • College professor

You can also put your degree to work in any number of fields, including:

  • Educational consulting
  • Test development
  • Curriculum design
  • Child psychology
  • Corporate training

Take your studies further with graduate school

Many education graduates have returned to Hamline to pursue advanced degrees and licenses in education. Our goal is to support you on every step of your journey in education. Post-graduate opportunities for education students include:

  • Additional teaching licenses, from teaching English as a foreign language to adult basic education
  • Administrative licensure for principals and superintendents
  • Education specialist degree (EDS)
  • Master of Arts in education
  • Master of Arts in literacy education
  • Master of Arts in natural sciences and environmental education
  • Master of Arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages
  • Doctorate in Education

Graduate programs at Hamline

Once you’ve completed your online degree from Hamline, you’ll qualify for our alumni discount if you enroll in our graduate programs and save 10% on the cost of tuition.

Frequently asked questions about the online education major

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