Education (Elementary K-6), M.Ed. (30 hrs)

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Program Overview

The School of Education serves to prepare confident, caring, and reflective educators within a Christian environment, from a liberal arts curriculum for both pre-service educators as well as advanced preparation for in-service educators.

The Master of Education in Elementary Education builds professional skills that affect positive changes in both K-6 classrooms and school districts. This program engages students in the most current research, technology, and evidence-based best practices in working with children at all levels to reach their highest potential. Throughout the program, students will turn theory into practical classroom applications that can be used immediately.

Goals and Objectives

The specific goals and objectives of the Master of Education program are to provide students with opportunities to become confident, caring, and reflective educators by

earning academic credentials that may allow them to advance in the chosen field of employment;
experiencing personal growth and understanding through in-depth study in the area of concentration and certification;
expanding the students’ Christian values through coursework and campus activities;
building upon their undergraduate studies and work experience to broaden their knowledge base in the teaching field; and
becoming strong professional leaders in their chosen discipline and area of certification.

Program Admission Requirements

Complete an online application and pay application fee
Submit all official transcripts electronically to Graduate Admissions
Have a GPA > 2.5 for the last 64 hours of undergraduate work or a cumulative GPA > 2.5
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Hold or qualify to hold a Class A teacher’s license and provide a copy
Provide two recommendations from past or current supervisors

Transfer Credit

A maximum of six hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another accredited institution. All transfer courses must be approved prior to degree application.

Program Progression Requirements

Students must maintain a GPA > 3.0 with no grade less than a ‘C’ and must complete all requirements within six years of admission into the program.
Refer to Academic Regulations in this catalog for additional degree progression and graduation requirements.

Program of Study (30 hrs)

Professional Education (9 hrs)

EDU 6200 - Teacher as Researcher 3 hrs
EDU 6300 - Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 hrs
EDU 6400 - Curriculum Planning 3 hrs

Elementary Education Concentration (9 hrs)

EDU 5020 - STEM Methods I 3 hrs
EDU 6110 - Current Trends In Reading 3 hrs
EDU 6360 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3 hrs

Electives (15 hrs)

*15 hours are required for the master’s degree with one additional course for an endorsement

Reading Endorsement:
EDU 5110 - Structured Literacy I 3 hrs
EDU 5120 - Structured Literacy II 3 hrs
EDU 6060 - Integration of Content Curriculum 3 hrs
EDU 6370 - Advanced Diagnosis of Reading and Writing Difficulties 3 hrs
EDU 6350 - Internship II 3 hrs
Gifted Endorsement:
EDU 6510 - The Gifted Child 3 hrs
EDU 6520 - Teaching the Gifted Child 3 hrs
EDU 6530 - Curricula Development for the Gifted 3 hrs
EDU 6540 - Trends in Gifted Education and Practicum 3 hrs
EDU 6550 - Curriculum for Artistically and Creatively Gifted 3 hrs
Mild and Moderate Endorsement:
EDU 6630 - Learning Disabilities 3 hrs
EDU 6640 - Teaching Individuals with Learning Disabilities 3 hrs
EDU 6650 - Behavior Management 3 hrs
EDU 6680 - Intellectual Disabilities 3 hrs
EDU 6690 - Teaching Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disabilities 3 hrs *

Program Requirements and Professional Licensure Disclosure

Teacher education programs at William Carey University are designed to meet the professional competency standards for licensure in Mississippi. William Carey University cannot determine whether any program leads to licensure in any state other than Mississippi. It is recommended that students who intend to seek licensure in another state verify that their program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements.

Further, the Mississippi Department of Education establishes and maintains state licensure requirements, policies, and procedures, which supersede requirements listed in this catalog. Mandatory changes to this program of study will be communicated to the student through the School of Education.

Refer to the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Educator Licensure (http://mdek12.org/OEL) for the most current licensure requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.