M.S. in Teaching (Elementary)
Program Details
Program Overview
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Teaching degree program is an accelerated, post-baccalaureate teacher licensure program specifically designed to meet the needs of the returning adult student. It prepares you for teacher licensure and a master's degree in elementary, middle or high school education. The program combines classroom instruction with field experience in Pre K-12 schools. Upon completion of a full semester student teaching placement (just 18 months after beginning the program), you will be eligible to apply for a teaching license in your chosen area.
Program Coursework
- Seminar I
- Fundamentals of Instruction and Assessment
- Literacy for Early Readers and Writers
- Field Experience I
- Elementary Middle Content Methods
- Math Methods
- Advanced Methods, Assessment and Unit Writing
- Literacy for Developing Readers and Writers
- Field Experience II
- Classroom Management
- Professional Development Seminar
- Native American
- Environmental Education
- Fundamentals of Research Methods
- Student Teaching
The specific degree requirements on the website are for illustrative purposes and may change at any time. Please contact the Registrar's Office, Academic Advising or refer to the course catalog for detailed program requirements.
Graduate Core
Courses include:
- GS 500 Graduate Seminar
- GS 501 Introduction to Leadership
- GS 503 Fundamentals of Research Methods
- GS 502 Leading Complex Organizations
For more information please contact admissions or the program faculty.
Elyse V. Abernathy
Advising Services Coordinator/Program Advisor - MAT
Kirsten Brown
Senior Admissions Counselor
