Elementary Education (Master of Education)

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The Master of Education in Elementary Education programs prepare candidates to work in grades 1-6. Through coursework and field expe- riences, students develop understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community. The Master of Education programs in Elementary Education are designed in two tracks: 1) a 24-credit post-baccalaureate program that leads to Initial Licensure and an optional 12 additional credit program to obtain a Master’s degree in Elementary Education, 2) a 36-credit Appropriate Master’s Degree Program that leads to Initial Licensure.

A passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior to enrolling in the practicum is required.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate skill in planning curriculum and instruction, delivering effective instruction, managing classroom climate, promoting equity and meeting professional standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of and approach to the academic content of lessons

Initial Licensure Program of Study

*Courses required for obtaining Initial Licensure in Elementary Education (1-6)

ED 502 - Effective Classroom Strategies in Elementary Education Credits: 3 *
ED 581 - Technology in Education Credits: 3
ED 542 - Sheltered English Immersion Teacher’s Endorsement Course Credits: 3 *
EDU 504 - Theories of Curriculum Design and Evaluation (pre-practicum experience) Credits: 3 *
EDU 510 - Practicum Experience: Teacher of Elementary Education Credits: 3 *
EDU 511 - Reflective Seminar: Teacher of Elementary Education Credits: 3 *
RDG 506 - Emergence of Literacy Credits: 3 *
RDG 511 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3 *
EDC 525 - Social Context in American Schooling: Methods of Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School Credits: 3 *
SCN 571 - Methods of Teaching Science to Children/Field Study Credits: 3
MTH 579 - Developing Mathematical Ideas Through Applications Credits: 3
SPN 506 - Nature and Needs of Students with Moderate Disabilities Credits: 3
EXM 699 - Comprehensive Examination Credits: 0

Total Degree Requirements - 36 credits

Completion Requirements

To exit from the Elementary program for Initial Licensure, students must successfully complete all of the required courses, fieldwork, and the comprehensive examination. Students who do not possess an Initial License in any field are also required to pass the Foundations of Reading Test and the General Curriculum Test prior to the beginning of the practicum experience for successful completion of the Initial Licensure Master of Elementary Education program.

Non-Licensure Program of Study

ED 502 - Effective Classroom Strategies in Elementary Education Credits: 3
ED 581 - Technology in Education Credits: 3
ED 542 - Sheltered English Immersion Teacher’s Endorsement Course Credits: 3
EDU 504 - Theories of Curriculum Design and Evaluation (pre-practicum experience) Credits: 3
IED 530 - Linguistics and Language Acquisition Credits: 3
SPN 533 - Adapting and Differentiating Instructions Credits: 3
RDG 506 - Emergence of Literacy Credits: 3
RDG 511 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3
EDC 525 - Social Context in American Schooling: Methods of Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School Credits: 3
SCN 571 - Methods of Teaching Science to Children/Field Study Credits: 3
MTH 579 - Developing Mathematical Ideas Through Applications Credits: 3
SPN 506 - Nature and Needs of Students with Moderate Disabilities Credits: 3