Elementary Education (M.Ed.)

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At a Glance

1-2 year

Program

Multiple Learning

Formats

36

Credit Hours

Sessions begin May & September

 

Make an Impact on Young Learners 

Do you aspire to explore cutting-edge teaching theories and strategies? Participate in hands-on experiential learning? Our Master of Education in Elementary Education will give you the tools you need to effectively navigate today’s classrooms at the PK-6 grade level.  Earn your degree your way with multiple learning formats — while you become instrumental in shaping young minds with a masters degree in elementary education. 

 

Program Highlights

We have designed an engaging  learning experience for you—that means providing exceptional faculty and advisors to support you in building your skillset. Here are just a few of the highlights of your program: 

  • Variety of learning formats 
  • Program completion in as little as 1-2 years
  • Collaborate with other M.Ed. majors 
  • Field experiences and student teaching opportunities locally and abroad 
  • Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  • Licensure to teach in public, private, and Catholic schools in Virginia, with reciprocity across many states in the U.S. 

 

What Can I Do With a Master of Education in Elementary Education?

A Master of Education in Elementary Education can position you for roles in a number of PK-6 school settings. A few career paths that value a background in elementary education can include: 

  • Elementary Teacher 
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Educational Consultant
  • Corporate Trainer

Master of Education in Elementary Education Courses:

Effective Classroom Management

Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners

Social Studies and the Visual Arts

Instructional Technology

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Icon for Supportive Faculty “My professors guided me through uncertainty, helped shape my career goals, and gave me the confidence to consider a Ph.D. in education.” - Aileen MartinezM.Ed. in Special Education

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“My professors guided me through uncertainty, helped shape my career goals, and gave me the confidence to consider a Ph.D. in education.”

- Aileen Martinez
M.Ed. in Special Education
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“The small program size helped me form lasting bonds with faculty and classmates—supportive relationships that shaped both my academic and personal growth.”

- Ellington Mendez
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Psychology
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