100%
Online Option^
$270
Tuition Cost per Credit
2 years
Average Completion*
Turn Experience Into Expertise Others Can Learn From
Military training demands more than knowledge. It requires instructors who can communicate clearly, develop capable learners, build confidence, and prepare people to perform when it matters. The Bachelor of Science in Education in Technical Education – Military Instructor Option at Athens State University prepares you to apply educational theory and hands-on experience to careers in military instruction, training, education, and related fields.
You’ll develop skills in teaching and learning, instructional methods, curriculum development, assessment, communication, and learning technologies—preparing you to design and deliver effective learning experiences for military personnel and other learners. And because strong instructors are needed far beyond the military, the skills you develop can also translate to opportunities in education, healthcare, government, business, industry, and nonprofit organizations.
Program Overview
Effective military instruction can have a direct impact on readiness, performance, safety, and mission success. Instructors must be able to take complex information and turn it into learning experiences that are clear, practical, engaging, and measurable. The Technical Education – Military Instructor Option prepares you to do just that.
The program combines educational theory with hands-on experience, giving you a foundation in how people learn and how effective instruction is designed, delivered, and evaluated. You’ll explore instructional strategies, learning theory, curriculum development, assessment, educational technology, communication, and other areas that can help you become a more effective instructor and trainer.
While the program is designed with military instruction in mind, the skills are highly transferable. Organizations across many sectors need professionals who can teach, train, develop talent, and create effective learning experiences.
Program Details
The Military Instructor Option combines education and instructional preparation with a focus on practical application.
You’ll explore areas such as:
- Foundations of Education & Training — Examine the principles that support effective teaching, training, and learning.
- Learning Theory — Understand how people learn and how learning principles can inform effective instruction.
- Instructional Methods — Develop strategies for communicating information, demonstrating skills, facilitating practice, and supporting learner success.
- Curriculum Development — Learn how to organize content and develop instruction around clear learning objectives.
- Assessment & Evaluation — Explore methods for measuring knowledge, skills, performance, and learning outcomes.
- Instructional Technology — Learn how technology can support classroom instruction, online learning, simulations, demonstrations, and training.
- Communication — Develop the ability to communicate complex information clearly to learners with different backgrounds and levels of experience.
- Learning Environment Management — Learn how to create structured, supportive, and productive instructional environments.
- Training Development — Explore how to design learning experiences that connect instruction to real-world performance.
- Hands-On Experience — Apply educational concepts and instructional strategies to practical teaching and training situations.
In military environments, instruction has a purpose: prepare people to perform. You’ll learn how to connect what learners need to know with what they need to be able to do—creating instruction that is practical, purposeful, and focused on outcomes.
Please note: This program does not lead to teacher certification. Students completing this program are not admitted into the Teacher Education Program, nor are they required to meet Alabama State Department of Education certification requirements.
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
Military organizations rely on skilled instructors and trainers to prepare personnel for increasingly complex roles and responsibilities. But instructional expertise doesn’t have to stay within the military.
The ability to teach, train, develop learning materials, assess performance, and communicate complex information is valuable across virtually every sector.
Explore your career pathways with the B.S.Ed. in Technical Education – Military Instructorn Option, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.
$47k
Instructional Coordinator Estimated Entry Salary
$68k
Instructional Coordinator Estimated Median Salary
Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.
Admissions & Aid
Athens State University is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any public, four-year university in Alabama, making it possible to earn an advanced degree while keeping your education affordable. Combined with flexible online learning, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Education in Technical Education (Military Instructor Option) delivers exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.
Why Choose This Program at Athens State?
Life doesn’t stop while you’re earning your degree. That’s why the Technical Education bachelor’s degree is offered entirely online with the selection of certain courses, allowing you to complete coursework when it fits your schedule without sacrificing academic quality.
Built for Today’s Professionals
You shouldn’t have to choose between advancing your education and advancing your career. Athens State’s degree programs are designed with working professionals in mind. Flexible learning options allow you to pursue your bachelor’s degree while continuing to meet your professional and personal commitments.
Invest in Your Future The Smart Way
Athens State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education. As Alabama’s most affordable public, state university, we give you the opportunity to earn an advanced degree while making a smart investment in your future, without unnecessary debt.
Learn from Experienced Faculty
Our faculty combine academic excellence with real-world business experience, bringing current industry practices into every course. At Athens State, you’re not facing the journey alone — our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way, providing personalized guidance and support.
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^This program can be completed fully online by choosing certain courses.
*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.