MAT - Elementary Education (4-8)

Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education Program

Core Courses (15 Semester Hours) Hours

  • ED 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.