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Education Studies, Concentration in Elementary Education (K-6)

Master of Education


Program Requirements

Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-6). This program does not lead to licensure.  Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.

Parallel Curriculum

The purpose, curriculum and program design of the Master of Education in Education Studies, Elementary Education (K-6) are the same as for the Master of Education in Elementary Studies (K-6) with the exception of practicum and student teaching.  This degree does not contribute to eligibility for an initial teaching license or certificate.

Program Competencies

Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the M.Ed. in Elementary Studies (K-6), with the exception of those competencies associated with student teaching. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education and Liberal Arts Conceptual Framework, the CAEP 2018 K-6 Teacher Preparation Standards and the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and are described in detail at the following links:

Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements

Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog and on the 成人抖音破解版 website.

Required Courses (41 credits)

E-Folio

Elementary Mathematics for Teachers

Teacher Leadership and Collaboration

Education of Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children

Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education

Technology for Instruction

Health and Physical Education

Child Growth and Development

Language and Literacy

Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Language Arts/Reading

Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Social Studies

Fine Arts & Literature for Children and Adolescents

Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Mathematics

Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Science

Performance Assessment

Education Elective Courses (12 credits)

12 credits of elective courses are required in place of Practicum and Student Teaching as approved by the Program Chair or Graduate Advisor. Students should meet with the Program Chair for approval on selection of the 12 elective courses. 



This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.