Elementary Education, M.Ed.

A master’s degree in Elementary Education can be achieved by completing a program designed to promote research-based practices that ensure that all students can and do learn. Applicants must normally have an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education to enter the program. The program consists of a minimum of 36 hours of course work.

In addition to the requirement for regular admission, the following requirements apply for applicants to the M.Ed. degree in Elementary Education:

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or a renewable professional certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education with a minimum overall 2.7 GPA.

Courses include 12 hours in professional studies, 6 hours in research and assessment, 15 hours in elementary content, and 6 hours of electives.