Many students begin their undergraduate careers taking general coursework. An undergraduate pathway program specifically assists international students with this introductory year. Students can simultaneously work on their language abilities while earning college credits to apply to their future degree programs.

What is an undergraduate pathway in education research? Understanding how students learn and how to best teach them make up the essential foundation of education research. Students may follow a teaching path with a particular subject and add the classes necessary for understanding research, such as qualitative and quantitative research designs and statistical analyses. Once these skills are understood, teachers can use them to inform their own teaching practices or use them in a wider area by furthering their degree and adding to the broader knowledge of the discipline.

Education research may help develop several skills. Qualitative research involves observing, interviewing, and analyzing data. Quantitative research includes data collection and statistical analysis. Both also require a strong foundation in writing, communication, and presentation.

The price of programs fluctuates from region to region. Another difference in cost will depend on if students attend classes full-time versus part-time and the type of school attended. Contact the college or university for their schedule of fees.

Most educational researchers either work as a teacher and utilize their skills in their own classroom or work for companies that specialize in educational products, such as academic publishing houses. Some educational researchers work as assistant or associate professors, directors of institutional research, data strategists, or evaluation specialists. Some of these positions may require advanced degrees beyond the bachelor’s degree.

Many colleges across the world recognize the need to provide learning for students in remote locations or for those that just cannot travel to the school. In addition, asynchronous online classes fit almost anyone’s schedule. To get started, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.