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James French
Associate Professor
Literacy, Elementary, & Early Childhood Education
Henry Barnard Hall
310-05

Elementary Education, MS

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ÃûæÂÖ±²¥â€™s Master of Science in Elementary Education provides graduates the knowledge, pedagogical skills, and professional dispositions necessary to become exceptional teachers in grades 1 through 6. The program is ideal for bachelor’s degree holders (some exceptions apply) who wish to pursue coursework leading to an initial certification in Elementary Education.

Program Features

  • Start dates in January
  • 33-credit program
  • Evening courses in hybrid format on-campus and online
  • Cohort model
  • Completed in 1.5 years following cohort schedule
  • Easy to follow plan of study
  • Field and student teaching experiences in public schools
  • Designed to prepare graduates for certification in elementary education
  • Free on-campus childcare options
  • Financial aid available

 What You'll Gain

  • Individualized advising, guidance, and support from faculty invested in your success
  • Creative teaching strategies to engage students and foster optimal learning environments
  • Ability to use a variety of approaches to assess student learning
  • Understanding of the role inquiry plays in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Skills to develop educational content based on sound instructional strategies
  • Ability to adjust instructional approaches in response to differing learning styles
  • Opportunity to collaborate and learn from peers in your field

 

Did You Know?

All in-service teachers are required to get a Master’s degree in their first few years in the profession. Earn yours while you work towards initial certification.