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School of Teaching & Learning

Traditional Masters in Elementary Education

The School of Teaching & Learning is pleased to provide certified elementary teachers with an option to earn a Master of Education (M. Ed.) or Master of Arts (MAE) in Elementary Education. Admission to this program requires that the applicant hold (or be eligible for) a teaching certificate in elementary education or a related field. Applicants should understand that although many of the classes in this program are on-campus courses, some of the offerings are on-line classes which involve additional fees.

Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Elementary Education

Minimum Program Requirements

Minimum Hours

A. General Professional Education

Social Foundations, Psychological Foundations, Tests and Measurement, Educational Technology

6

B. Elementary Specialization

EDE 6932: Perspectives in Instruction & Curriculum (3)

12 hours in coursework in one of the following:

  • Literacy/Reading Education

  • Math/Science Education

  • Interdisciplinary

  • Children's Literature

  • Educational Technology

  • ESOL

15

C. Strengthen Elementary Specialization

Select courses from inside or outside STL to meet professional goals of student:

  • Complete 12 hours of coursework in a second specialization area

  • Complete a set of courses in another area (i.e.: Special Education, Educational Administration)

  • Complete 12 hours in relevant content courses

12

D. Elective

3

Total

36

Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education (MAE)

Minimum Program Requirements

Minimum Hours

A. General Professional Education

Social Foundations, Psychological Foundations, Tests and Measurement, Educational Technology

6

B. Elementary Specialization

EDE 6932: Perspectives in Instruction & Curriculum (3)

12 hours in coursework in one of the following:

  • Literacy/Reading Education

  • Math/Science Education

  • Interdisciplinary

  • Children's Literature

  • Educational Technology

  • ESOL

15

C. Strengthen Elementary Specialization

Select courses from inside or outside STL to meet professional goals of student:

  • Complete 9 hours of coursework in a second specialization area

  • Complete a set of courses in another area (i.e.: Special Education, Educational Administration)

  • Complete 9 hours in relevant content courses

9

D. Masters thesis

6

Total

36