Elementary Education, MA
Our online Elementary program provides opportunities for graduate study and research leading to the degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) for educators and other professionals with educational responsibilities. The primary purpose of the master's program in elementary (early/middle) education is to provide increased knowledge, skill, and competence for licensed teachers working with children in the elementary (early/middle) school setting. The graduate elementary (early/middle) teacher education program has three major areas of emphasis: graduate education, subject content/methods, and electives.
The program requires students to complete the following coursework:
| C&I 604 | School Curriculum for Classroom Teachers |
| C&I 605 | 21st Century Teaching and Learning |
| C&I 631 | Math in the Elementary School |
| C&I 648 | Science, Technology and Society |
| C&I 688 | Classroom Organization and Management |
| C&I 757 | Social Studies Curriculum Development |
| C&I 594 | Seminar: Clinical Experience Capstone |
| RDNG 621 | Reading and Writing Instruction / Elementary School |
| Students are required to complete ONE of the following three courses. The students advisor will help select the most appropriate course. |
| SCFD 620 | Philosophy of Education |
| SCFD 640 | History of American Education |
| Approved C&I Course |
C&I Course chosen in consultation with advisor |
| Students must also complete 9 hours of electives. Electives may be chosen from the following offerings or include other options at the discretion of the student's advisor. |
| C&I 647 | Science - Native American Perspective |
| C&I 687 | Advanced Teaching Strategies |
| C&I 689 | Cultural Diversity in the Classroom |
| C&I 692 | Sptp: Holocaust Education |
| C&I 692 | Sptp: Science and Math Applications in Nutrition |
| C&I 694 | Sem: Global Warming |
| C&I 694 | Sem: Interdisciplinary Content |
| SPED 601 | Academic Interventions |
Credit for previous coursework will be evaluated on a case by case basis.