Elementary Education (4-8)
Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education Program
Core Courses (15 Semester Hours) HoursED 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.