DEPARTMENT OF
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Master of Education (MEd) (36 credit hours)

PURPOSE

The Elementary Masters of Education is designed to develop professional expertise leading to initial certification for grades one through six. The program is especially constructed for students without previous practical experiences in teaching. The course of study enables the student to acquire skills in human development and learning, instructional strategies, curriculum development, research and assessment, and how to collaborate and foster relationships with schools, communities, and families.

TIME INVESTMENT

Completion of the Master of Education (MEd) degree requires approximately two (2) years of full-time study. Required School of Education courses are available primarily during the afternoon and evening. Required field-based courses, however are offered during the day in order to provide the maximum amount of clinical experiences in schools and centers.

COURSE WORK

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale
• An accurate and complete graduate program application packet containing the following items:
  • An autobiographical sketch
  • A Statement of Interest (300 words minimum)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • An official transcripts of all college/university courses completed
  • Passing Praxis I test scores (District of Columbia requirements)

• Application deadlines: Fall Feb 15th; Spring, Nov. 1st; Summer, March 15th

PROGRAM MATRICULATION AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS

• Professional Portfolio
• Action Research Paper
• Passing the follwing examinations:
  • Expository Writing (1st semester)
  • Departmental Comprehensives - At least one semester prior to graduation
  • Praxis II - In accordance with (District of Columbia Scores requirement)
• Academic Good Standing:

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the program of study. A student who accumulates nine (9) or more semester hours of grades below B shall be suspended form the graduate program. This provision applies to each of the several degree programs, but is not cumulative from one degree to another.

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