M.S.Ed.: Elementary Education - Grades K-6 Certification/Alternative Fifth-Year Program Degree Plan/Progress Record

Degree Requirements:

Required Core Courses: (27 sh)

• EDU 6603 - Planning For the Classroom (must be among the first four courses taken)
• PSY 6631 - Psychological Foundations of Education
• SPE 6640 - Teaching Diverse Learners (SPE 6630  only allowed if pre-requisite is met)
• EDU 6691 - Research Methodology (or approved research course in discipline)
• EDU 6653 - Educational Evaluation
• EDU 6611 - Educational Technology in the Curriculum
• RED 6630 - Directed Reading Practicum
• RED 6670 - Advanced Study of Literacy
• RED 6675 - Literacy Instruction for Diverse Populations

Teaching Field: (9 sh)

Select 9 SH of adviser approved ELE courses. At least 8 SH must be at the 6000 level. Candidates may not enroll in any 5000 level course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate transcript.

Internship & Internship Seminar: (9 sh)

• ELE 6674 - Elementary Internship Grades K-6
• ELE 5544 - Internship Seminar

Items to be Discussed:

1. One term limit to have transcript(s) and test score on file.
2. Temporary, Conditional, and Unconditional Admission
3. Available faculty for academic advisement
4. Petition for transfer credit once unconditionally admitted
5. Class Attendance
6. Drop & Withdrawal procedure, deadline and consequences
7. Petition for an incomplete grade
8. Student participation in course and program evaluation
9. Prerequisites
10. Admission to the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP)
11. Internship
12. Required examinations for certification
13. Application for teacher certification
14. Degree Requirements
15. Other

Admission Status: