Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education Program
Core Courses (15 Semester Hours) Hours
- ED 501 Advanced Education Psychology 3
- ED 505 Historical and Philosophical Foundations 3
- ED 508 Curriculum Development 3
- ED 510 Research in Education 3
- ED 512 Technology for Teachers 3
- Required Major Courses (15 Semester Hours)
- ED 520 Reading in the Elementary School 3
- ED 522 Trends in Teaching Science 3
- ED 524 Trends in Teaching Mathematics 3
- ED 526 Trends in Teaching Social Studies 3
- ED 528 Languages and Communication Arts 3
Required Research
- ED 530 Research Project 3
- ED 599 Comprehensive Exam 0
- Suggested Electives (Minimum of 6 Hours)
- ED 540 Effective Teaching Strategies 3
- ED 542 Leadership Skills for Elementary Teachers 3
- ED 544 Diagnostic and Remedial Reading 3
- ED 546 Social Problems in the Elementary School 3
- SE 550 Assessment and Individualized Programming for Children with Disabilities 3
- SE 552 Education of Children with Emotional Disabilities 3
- SE 557 Education and Psychology of Children with/Learning Disabilities 3
- SE 577 Education and Psychology of Students with/Mental Retardation 3
- ED 593 Workshop in Education 3
- ED 595 Individual Studies 3
Total Hours Required 36
Note: A maximum of three hours of Workshop in Education or Individual Studies may be applied to the degree program.
** All graduate students must take and pass a comprehensive examination to exit any graduate program.