Elementary Education M.S.
Program Rationale
This program is designed for applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree (some exceptions apply) and wish to pursue graduate study that will prepare them to apply for Connecticut's initial certification in Elementary Education (grades 1-6).
Program Learning Outcomes
Program is aligned with the InTASC Standards
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work.
Applicants must submit with application:
--Letter of Intent
--Two letters of recommendation from professionals
--Proof of having taken PRAXIS I or SAT
--Official transcripts from undergraduate and any graduate work
The graduate application and application fee must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Major Requirements (33 credits)
Students must complete 33 credits of graduate level courses and a Comprehensive Exam (Plan B) OR Thesis (Plan A). Thesis (Plan A) requires an additional 3 credits of graduate level work.
Required Courses (33 credits)
| EDEL 502 | Focus on Diversity in Education | 3 |
| EDEL 508 | Current Instructional Trends in Elementary Education | 3 |
| EDEL 512 | Assessment of Learning | 3 |
| EDEL 515 | Developmental Theories of Learning | 3 |
| EDEL 529 | Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| LLA 508 | Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| LLA 509 | Comprehensive Reading Instruction | 3 |
| LLA 520 | Seminar in Literacy Research | 3 |
| SPED 501 | Education of the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDEL 530 | Internship | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 33