The Master of Education may be completed with 30 semester hours of coursework and a thesis. A nonthesis program requires 36 semester hours of approved graduate coursework.
The program is designed primarily for individuals who plan a career as a classroom teacher or reading specialist (reading specialist is all-level) in an elementary or middle school. Contact the appropriate graduate advisor for information and the development of a degree plan.
Standard Graduate Elementary Program
The standard graduate elementary program is a 36-hour plan with three options.
Option 1 - Elementary with No Certification
This option is designed to provide classroom teachers with advanced preparation in methods, research, discipline and classroom management.
Elementary Education, Standard Elementary (No Certification), MEd
Option 2 - Elementary with EC-6 Initial Certification
This option is designed for individuals with a degree who are seeking an initial teaching certification to teach pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.
Elementary Education, Standard Elementary (EC-6 Initial Certification), MEd
Option 3 - Elementary with 4-8 Initial Certification
This option is designed for individuals with a degree who are seeking initial teaching certification to teach in the middle grades, fourth through eighth grade. Candidates may certify as Core Subjects 4-8, English Language Arts/Reading 4-8, Mathematics 4-8, Science 4-8 or Social Students 4-8.
Elementary Education, Standard Elementary (4-8 Initial Certification), MEd
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