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Jul 09, 2025
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Graduate Catalog 2025-2026
Elementary Education, Ed.S.
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This program focuses on developing teacher leaders at the elementary level.
Understandings and skills necessary for teaching children P-5 are the focus of this program. The program of 27 hours is based on a student’s background. This program will include 6 hours of Students as Learners, 6 hours of Societal Issues, 6 hours of Classroom Issues, and 9 hours of Research and Inquiry.
Admission to the program requires:
- Official transcripts from all schools that have conferred degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.) are required and should be sent directly to the UWG Graduate Admissions Office.
- A Level 5 clear and renewable professional certificate in Elementary Education.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in graduate coursework
- A professional resume reflecting a minimum of 1 year of full-time teaching experience, that includes current grade level and school name.
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Professional Education Sequence
Students as Learners: 6 Hours
Classroom Issues: 6 Hours
Research and Inquiry: 9 Hours (must be taken in sequence)
Total Program: 27 Hours
Program Notes * Denotes required courses.
1. Students are allowed to take a maximum of 6 credits in the fall and spring semesters and 9 credits in the summer semester. Taking more credits must be approved by program coordinator.
2. Transfer Credits: Students can transfer a total of 6 credits into the program if they have not been used for another degree. See rules for transfer credits on the graduate transfer credit form.
3. Students registered for ECED 8200 Oral Exam should also be registered for graduation.
4. The courses in research and inquiry should be taken in order beginning with ECED 7282 during their first semester (second semester if needed).
5. Methods courses taken as part of the Elementary Education M.Ed. at UWG cannot be repeated.
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