Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-6). Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.
Parallel Curriculum
The purpose, curriculum and program design of the Master of Education in Education Studies, Elementary Education (K-6) are the same as for the Master of Education in Elementary Studies (K-6) with the exception of practicum and student teaching. This degree does not contribute to eligibility for an initial teaching license or certificate.
Program Competencies
Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the M.Ed. in Elementary Studies (K-6), with the exception of those competencies associated with student teaching. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education Conceptual Framework and the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and are described in detail at the following links:
Conceptual Framework
InTASC Standards
Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements
Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog and on the Wilmington University website.
Required Courses (53 credits)
| MED 6102 | E-Folio | 0 |
| MED 6000 | Elementary Mathematics for Teachers | 3 |
| MEE 7204 | Teacher Leadership and Collaboration | 3 |
| MEE 7601 | Education of Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children | 3 |
| MEE 7603 | Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education | 3 |
| MEE 7604 | Technology for Instruction | 3 |
| MEE 7607 | Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| MEE 7631 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| MEE 7632 | Language and Literacy | 3 |
| MEE 7633 | Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Language Arts/Reading | 3 |
| MEE 7634 | Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Social Studies | 3 |
| MEE 7636 | Fine Arts & Literature for Children and Adolescents | 2 |
| MEE 7637 | Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| MEE 7638 | Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Science | 3 |
| MEE 7996 | Practicum I | 1 |
| MEE 7997 | Practicum II | 1 |
| MEE 7998 | Practicum III | 1 |
| MEE 8805 | Performance Assessment | 3 |
Elective courses: 9 -12 credits in place of Practicum and Student Teaching as approved by the Program Chair or Graduate Advisor.