Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue 
    
2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Elementary Education, M.Ed.


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Graduate Coordinator:  Dr. Kathleen Schlichting

The 33-hour program leading to the Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) in elementary education provides advanced professional study for individuals who hold, or are qualified to hold, a North Carolina Class “A” teaching license in early childhood education and/or elementary education.  Successful completion of the program will allow candidates to expand their current knowledge of the field of Elementary Education at the graduate level. The target audience is certified elementary teachers who seek to enhance their theoretical and pedagogical knowledge of elementary education and become stronger teachers.

Objectives


Upon completion of the graduate M.Ed., Elementary Education, the candidate should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a depth and breadth of general knowledge in the field of Elementary Education.
2. Skillfully articulate knowledge of K‐6 learning communities.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills that can be utilized when interacting with
    students, colleagues, administrators, and families.
4. Design, implement, and assess effective instruction, with particular emphasis on integrated
    curriculum, inquiry and active learning strategies.
5. Utilize assessment/evaluation to inform teaching and enhance learning.
6. Establish a classroom environment sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of all students.
7. Use technology to enhance the academic achievement of elementary students.
8. Demonstrate effective leadership within the school environment.
9. Demonstrate ability to use reflection, problem solving and critical thinking in the teaching and learning process.
 

Admission Requirements


Applicants to the program in elementary education are required to hold, or are qualified to hold, a North Carolina Class “A” teaching license in early childhood education and/or elementary education. Applicants seeking admission to the M.Ed. Elementary Education graduate program are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:

  1. An application for graduate admission
  2. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins.
  3. Official copies of transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate)
  4. GPA of “B” (3.0) or better recommended in undergraduate work
  5. Three professional recommendations
  6. 2-3 page typed letter of interest which includes a description of the applicant’s professional goals, educational interests in pursuing graduate study, and philosophy of teaching.

    Admissions decisions are based upon several factors and where other indicators of success warrant, individuals who fall below the established criteria in one of the areas may be considered for admission.
     

Degree Requirements


The 33-hour program leading to the Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) in elementary education provides advanced professional study for individuals who hold, or are qualified to hold, a North Carolina Class “A” teaching license in early childhood education and/or elementary education.

• Professional Core – Enhance knowledge and expertise in areas of research, curriculum, and diversity.
• Advanced Study of Content – Focused study of theory and pedagogy in the areas of Science, Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Arts Integration.
• Contemporary Topics in Education - Intensive exploration of a particular area of interest (e.g., Critial Literacy, Informal Science, Technology and New Media Pedagogy) that leads to a deeper understanding of contemporary topics in elementary education.

Distance Education Traditional Online Program (33 total credit hours)


(15-week semester, 4 starts per year)

Contemporary Topics in Education


Exit Requirement


Comprehensive electronic portfolio completed in the Capstone course EDN 591 .

Online Accelerated Program - OAP (33 total credit hours)


 (7.5 week terms, 6 starts per year)

Professional Core


Contemporary Topics in Education


Exit Requirement


  • Credits: (1-4) (Capstone Course 3 credit hours required)
  • Candidates completing the Master’s in Elementary Education degree online will be required to submit a comprehensive portfolio that will be part of the Capstone course.

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