Teaching, Elementary Education, Master of Education

The Master of Education in Teaching offered online examines the application of theory to instructional practice, classroom organization, curriculum development, public education, and successful teaching practices for regular, special education, and bilingual learners.

The Department of Teacher Education and Administration offers the Master of Education with a major in teaching with EC–6 Core Subjects, 4–8 or secondary education certification tracks. Specializations offered for EC-6 Elementary Education are ESL Supplemental and bilingual generalist.

The Master of Education with a major in teaching requires 36 semester credit hours, with:

• 12 hours of core courses in education

• 12 hours in a specialization

• 6 hours of education foundations and/or pedagogy courses

• 6 hours of student teaching or internship/practicum (not online)

Of the 36 hours required, 24 hours overlap with requirements for the EC–6 post-baccalaureate certification-only program, and 18 hours overlap with requirements for the 4–8 or secondary post-baccalaureate certification-only program.