master of education in elementary education: Profession and practice

The program is designed for in-service elementary education teachers (grades 1-6) who wish to strengthen their subject matter, research, and pedagogical knowledge and expertise. Teachers entering the program should have an initial or full teaching license from their respective states, be teaching currently, and have at least one full year of classroom experience upon entering the program, as readings, activities and assessments make continual use of the in-service teachers' experiential knowledge and are designed to enhance their active professional development. In-service teachers from other settings or backgrounds are welcome to enter the program, with the understanding that the group just described is the focus of the program's design. The program outcomes are derived from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Middle Childhood Standards. After completing this program some teachers may wish to begin the process for NBPTS certification.

It is recommended that each student meet with his or her faculty advisor at the beginning of the program.