Elementary Education, PK-6 (M.Ed.)
This program is designed for those who wish to earn licensure to teach in the preschool and/or elementary setting (grades PK-6). For Virginia licensure, individuals must provide evidence of a wide range of general studies competencies in undergraduate coursework and a course in human growth and development.
Degree Requirements — Elementary Education, PK-6
36 credits
Many courses require field experience. For details, see education in Course Descriptions.
ED 500SL and ED 509 are required as the first courses in this program, as they provide the foundation for all other courses.
| ED 500SL | Foundations of Education and the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| ED 509 | Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ED 551 | Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
| ED 552 | Effective Classroom Management | 3 |
| ED 554 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| ED 555 | Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2 | 3 |
| ED 556 | Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades 3-6 | 3 |
| ED 557 | Social Studies and the Visual Arts | 3 |
| ED 558 | Elementary Math Methods | 3 |
| ED 559 | Elementary Science Methods | 3 |
| ED 570E | Student Teaching: PK-6 | 6 |
ED 552 and ED 570E must be taken at the same time.