The M.Ed. in Early Elementary Education program involves certified teachers in expanding their knowledge, skills, and dispositions. The program stresses the importance of teachers demonstrating current content and pedagogical knowledge; enhancing their commitment and capacity to teach diverse learners; studying and learning from their practice; and developing as a professional leader.

The M.Ed. in Early Elementary Education aims at helping practicing teachers learn more about how to help all students be successful through research-based, best instructional practices and how to enhance their professional skills as reflective teacher leaders.

Admission Requirements:  Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, two letters of recommendation, minimum combined score of 800 (verbal and quantitative) on the GRE, Test of English as a Foreign Language required of all foreign students from countries in which English is not the native language, a copy of a Kentucky teaching certificate, and 2.75 cumulative grade point average, or 2.75 grade point average for the senior college years.

Midpoint Requirement: M.Ed. candidates are required to submit a mid-program portfolio to a faculty advisor at the completion of 15 credit hours of course work. The faculty advisor will assess the candidate's portfolio, which must be at the target or satisfactory level. If this mid-point portfolio requirement is not met a candidate will be prohibited from course registration beyond 15 credit hours.

Exit Requirements:  Portfolio or Master’s Thesis (EDAP 699)

Note
1.    Minimum of 18 hours in 600-level courses is required.
2.    Transfer credit must be officially accepted by the advisor (maximum of 6 hours) - final acceptance is dependent upon receipt of official transcripts and approval of SIGS.
3.    A maximum of 6 hours taken in non-degree status can be applied toward a master's degree (upon approval of advisor).
4.    All courses must be completed within 6 years of admission to the program.
5.    To complete the program, students must have minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.  No credit shall be accepted for carrying a grade lower than "C".

The M.Ed. in Early Elementary Education program involves certified teachers in expanding their knowledge, skills, and dispositions. The program stresses the importance of teachers demonstrating current content and pedagogical knowledge; enhancing their commitment and capacity to teach diverse learners; studying and learning from their practice; and developing as a professional leader.

The M.Ed. in Early Elementary Education aims at helping practicing teachers learn more about how to help all students be successful through research-based, best instructional practices and how to enhance their professional skills as reflective teacher leaders.

 

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