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Apr 29, 2024
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2007-2009 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Elementary Education (M.A.)
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This program is offered for the classroom teacher in the elementary schools. Options are available for those wishing to strengthen content areas, enhance general teaching skills or add to their certification. Students will find specialization options in elementary education, reading specialist, early childhood education, and curriculum director, and an endorsement in middle-level education. For further information, the student should confer with a member of the staff in elementary education.
Degree requirements vary and are based on the student’s individual need. Below is a brief explanation each program’s credit-hour requirements.
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Master of Arts, Elementary Education Plan B (non–thesis) option: Total 32–33 credit hours
- Elementary Education core 18 credit hours
- Elementary Education elective 3 credit hours
- Required supporting courses 6 credit hours
- Supporting courses outside of area 5–6 credit hours
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- Plan A (thesis) also available. Four credit hours of thesis are required in lieu of an elective. Elementary Education core: 18 credit hours
Required supporting course work: 6 credit hours
- Technology course 1-3 credit hours
Master of Arts Elementary Education, Reading Specialist Plan B (non–thesis) option: Total 32 credit
- Reading Specialist core 22-24 credit hours
- Required supporting courses 6 credit hours
- Supporting courses outside of area 2–4 credit hours
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- Plan A (thesis) also available. Four credit hours of thesis are required in lieu of an elective. Reading Specialist core: 22-24 credit hours
- ELED Additional ELED-prefixed course 3 credit hours
Required supporting course work: 6 credit hours
- Technology course 3 credit hours
Master of Arts Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education Plan B (non–thesis) option: Total 32–33 credit hours
- Early Childhood Education core 15 credit hours
- ELED/SPED elective 3 credit hours
- Required supporting courses 6 credit hours
- Emphasis courses 8–9 credit hours
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- Plan A (thesis) also available. Four credit hours of thesis are required in lieu of an elective. Early Childhood Education core: 15 credit hours
Required supporting course work: 6 credit hours
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Other emphases are available in Early Literacy, Primary Education, Parent Education-General, Reading, Coordination and Supervision, and Early Childhood Special Education. Consult with the academic advisor for information. Master of Arts Elementary Education, Curriculum Director Plan B (non-thesis) option: 35–42 credit hours
- Curriculum Director core 12 credit hours
- Required supporting courses 9 credit hours
- Other support courses 5-9 credit hours
- Program Specific courses 9-12 credit hours
Curriculum Director core: 12 credit hours
Required Supporting courses: 9 credit hours
Other Support Courses: 5-9 credit hours
- SPED One course 1-3 credit hours
- One technology course 1-3 credit hours
Program Specific Courses: 9-12 hours
At least one of the following
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