M.Ed. in Elementary Education - Teacher Certification
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Group I Courses: Foundation | ||
| EDA 542 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EGP 501 | Human Development from Gestation | 3 |
| EGP 520 | Integrating the Arts and Field Experience in PreK-4 Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| Group II Courses: Methods | ||
| EDR 520 | Literacy Development and Foundations of Language Arts Instruction PreK-8 | 3 |
| EDR 523 | Literacy Field Experience PreK-4 | 3 |
| EGP 522 | PreK Programs & Methods and PreK-4 Family Partnerships | 3 |
| EGP 535 | Teaching Social Studies and Health PreK-4 | 3 |
| ERM 553 | Evaluation and Assessment in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| LAN 569 | Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 | 3 |
| MTE 553 | Teaching Children Mathematics I | 3 |
| SCE 520 | PK-4 Science Instruction | 3 |
| Group III Courses: The Professional Courses | ||
| EDE 500 | Classroom Management and Student Engagement | 3 |
| EDE 575 | Teaching as Inquiry Master's Capstone | 3 |
| EGP 551 | Student Teaching | 3-6 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 45 | |
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The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Summer Before Year 1 (May-July) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EGP 501 | Human Development from Gestation | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year One | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDA 542 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EGP 520 | Integrating the Arts and Field Experience in PreK-4 Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| LAN 569 | Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDR 520 | Literacy Development and Foundations of Language Arts Instruction PreK-8 | 3 |
| MTE 553 | Teaching Children Mathematics I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| EGP 522 | PreK Programs & Methods and PreK-4 Family Partnerships | 3 |
| SCE 520 | PK-4 Science Instruction | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDR 523 | Literacy Field Experience PreK-4 | 3 |
| ERM 553 | Evaluation and Assessment in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| EDE 500 | Classroom Management and Student Engagement | 3 |
| EGP 535 | Teaching Social Studies and Health PreK-4 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| EGP 551 | Student Teaching | 3 |
| EGP 552 | Student Teaching | 3 |
| EDE 575 | Teaching as Inquiry Master's Capstone | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
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Taken during the winter term.
