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Nov 22, 2009
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Master of Arts in Elementary Education (ELED)
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Description of Program
The elementary education program is designed to encourage each student to investigate a subject in depth and create a culminating product that is derived from that investigation. The program includes foundation courses, a specialized course in related educational issues, a specialization consisting of a minimum of four classes that reflect a thematic or other unified pattern, elective courses, a seminar course designed to assist the student to develop a the sis/project topic and proposal and thesis/project credits needed to complete the product. When the student has completed 33 hours and has received approval signifying acceptance of the completed thesis/project, the adviser will recommend graduation. |
Foundations Courses: 9 hours
One course from the following:
One course from the following:
One course from the following:
Elective Courses: 7 hours
Seven hours selected in consultation with the graduate adviser. Culminating Experience: 3 hrs
Masters Focus Paper in addition to: Notes:
Foundation courses are required for all Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction programs. These courses provide the basis on which all subsequent courses are built and must be taken within the first 18 hours of course work. Thesis/Project
The culminating experience for the elementary education program is a thesis or a project. This thesis/project is an opportunity for students to make the transition from consumers to producers of knowledge and innovation in the field of education. In a thesis, the writer investigates some area of educational theory or practice, gathers and analyzes information and draws conclusions to add to the body of knowledge in the field of curriculum. Curriculum projects entail working toward the solution of an educational problem using some aspect of curriculum.
Both the thesis and the curriculum project are intended to be new, original work, completed in consultation with a committee of faculty advisers. While a thesis or project often is the result of an interest that has developed across time, it is expected that the culminating experience itself will be developed during the time period that includes registration in seminar and completion of thesis credit. Previously completed projects are not acceptable for this purpose.
The thesis/project should reflect the grade-level program (elementary, middle level or secondary) and concentration area selected. Concentration Requirements
The elementary education program also requires each student to pursue a specialization. A specialization includes a minimum of four classes that reflect a thematic or other unified pattern. Specialization courses allow students to acquire in-depth knowledge in an area of interest and acquire important background for their thesis or project. Specializations available in the elementary education program are:
- Subject Area Specialization
- Education of the Gifted and Talented
- Teacher as Inquirer
- Instructional Models and Processes
- Language Arts
- Students with Special Needs
A student and an adviser are free to create a unique pattern, so long as that pattern meets the “unified pattern” criteria. Program requirements are described below. For additional information about the programs available, consult the coordinator of graduate programs in curriculum and instruction. I. Subject Area Specialization Concentration: 8-10 hours
Four graduate classes from your major/minor subject area selected in consultation with the graduate adviser. II. Education of the Gifted and Talented Concentration: 8 hours
Required Courses: 6 hours
One course from the following:
Restricted Elective Course: 2 hours
One course from the following (others courses may be selected in consultation with the adviser): IV. Instructional Models and Practices Concentration: 8 hours
Required Courses: 4 hours
Restricted Elective Courses: 4 hours
Two courses from the following (others courses may be selected in consultation with the adviser)
- Advanced subject matter courses
- Appropriate course in education media/technology
III. Teacher as Inquirer Concentration: 11 hours
Required Courses: 5 hours
One course from the following:
See footnote one below Other Courses: 6 hours
Students must select a pattern of three courses with the approval of adviser. Some suggested patterns include:
1. Quantitative analysis and measurement courses
2. Qualitative methods
3. Curriculum and instruction theory and practice
4. Educational context, e.g., appropriate courses in social foundations
V. Language Arts Concentration-Elementary: 10 hours
Required Courses: 6 hours
One course from the following:
One course from the following:
Restricted Elective Courses: 4-6 hours
Two courses from the following: VI. Students with Special Needs Concentration: 8 hours
See footnote two below Required Courses: 4 hours
Restricted Elective Courses: 4 hours
Two courses from the following (others courses may be selected in consultation with the adviser).
- SPLI 468G Education of Children with Learning Disabilities (must be taken for graduate credit) (2 hrs)
Note:
Footnote One:
Must take the course not taken in foundations area.
Footnote Two:
This concentration does not qualify a student to teach or receive an endorsement in special education. |
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