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 Apply to Carey
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

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 and Graduation 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 (12 hrs)

Students need 12 hours of electives for the master’s degree. Students may use the electives to complete a supplemental endorsement. Students should refer to the Supplemental Licensure Endorsements for options and consult their advisor.

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. Students who intend to seek licensure in another state should contact the License Coordinator in the School of Education to verify that their program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements. Refer to SARA information from the Office of Online Learning for details.

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.