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. Additionally, these degree programs; i.e. M. Ed. or MAE in Elementary Education, do not lead to teacher certification.
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:
|
15 |
| C. Strengthen Elementary Specialization
Select courses from inside or outside STL to meet professional goals of student:
|
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:
|
15 |
| C. Strengthen Elementary Specialization
Select courses from inside or outside STL to meet professional goals of student:
|
9 |
| D. Masters thesis |
6 |
| Total |
36 |
