Elementary Education / Master of Arts
Candidates may choose to complete only the coursework and clinical hours needed for elementary licensure. Candidates seeking a Master of Arts degree must complete a comprehensive examination. The field experiences and clinical practice requirements must be met during normal school hours.
Degree Offered: Master of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 43 + Comprehensive Examination
Degree Requirements (43)
Program: MA-ELED-3
Comprehensive Examination Required
Candidates may elect to complete coursework for licensure only.
Required Courses:
| ELED-50100 | Field Experience 1: Classroom Management | 1 |
| ELED-50200 | Field Experience 2: Diversity in Education | 1 |
| ELED-51100 | Foundations of Teaching all Learners | 3 |
| ELED-52400 | Early Reading and Writing Foundations | 3 |
| ELED-52800 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
| ELED-53000 | Classroom Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| ELED-54000 | Methods and Content of Teaching Science, Health and Movement | 3 |
| ELED-55200 | Methods and Content of Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| ELED-55400 | Methods and Content of Teaching Social Studies | 2 |
| ELED-58100 | Clinical Practice & Seminar: Elementary | 6 |
| ECED-53500 | Beginning Linguistics and Development of Speech and Language in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ENLE-51000 | Foundations of Bilingual and English Language Learner Education | 3 |
| SCED-50400 | Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom | 3 |
| SPED-55700 | Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities | 3 |
| RDLT-57500 | Practical Research for Learning Communities | 3 |
Additional Courses Required for ESL Endorsement (9)
| ENLE-51400 | Assessment of Bilingual Students | 3 |
| ENLE-52600 | Curriculum and Instruction for English Language Learning | 3 |
| ENLE-54200 | Cross-Cultural Studies in Literacy and English Language Learning | 3 |
This program satisfies all requirements for those individuals holding a Type 29 Temporary Bilingual Endorsement to earn Elementary Licensure with ESL Endorsement. One additional course (ENLE-52700) Methods and Materials for Bilingual Education and passing the state language proficiency exam are required for Bilingual Endorsement.