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[ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Elementary Education MEd


The Master’s of Education degree (MEd) in Elementary Education is for certified teachers interested in the improvement of classroom teaching through advanced studies in the content and methodology of subjects taught in elementary classrooms. The major in elementary education, available primarily to experienced classroom teachers, prepares graduates to (1) improve student engagement and teaching effectiveness and (2) qualify for leadership positions in settings for which the master’s degree is required.

A graduate with a major in elementary education should possess knowledge of the research and literature in elementary education, curriculum and instructional design in subjects taught in elementary schools, effective teaching practices, and the teaching of students who are culturally diverse.

Master of Education in Elementary Education


The curriculum for the Master of Education in Elementary Education involves a minimum of 36 semester hours of study, 18 hours of which must have an ElEd or EdCI prefix. The suggested outline of studies is as follows:

Approved Electives and/or Minor (15-18 sh)


Approved electives must be sufficient to meet the 36-hour minimum program for the master’s degree. Electives may be taken in studies within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (early childhood, elementary education, reading, bilingual/ESL, and secondary education) or in studies in other departments within the College of Education or departments outside the college. Electives do not need to be concentrated within any particular discipline. However, if the student desires a minor field of study in a specific discipline, at least 12 semester hours must be taken in that declared minor area. Approved disciplines for minor studies include art, biology, early childhood education, physical sciences, English, health, history, mathematics, music, foreign languages, health and kinesiology, reading, speech, and theatre arts.

Note


Candidates for the Master of Science degree in Elementary Education should consult the section entitled “Requirements for a Master of Science Degree” in the general section of this catalog and consult with an adviser in Elementary Education.

English as a Second Language (ESL)


Students seeking ESL specialization are not required to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English, but are encouraged to develop any foreign langauge skills they may have.