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Elementary Education (M.Ed.)
Peabody's master of education program in Elementary Education will help you develop a substantive knowledge base in various areas of elementary education. Course work is designed to instill advanced competencies in areas ranging from children's literature, language and literacy, cultural diversity, mathematics and science education. Programs of study are planned in consultation with your adviser and can be highly individualized to meet your specific needs and career goals.
Major Requirements (15 semester hours)
Select from among the following categories:
Curriculum and Instructional Design (at least 3 semester hours)
- EDUC 3300 Trends and Issues in Elementary Education
- EDUC 3500 Foundations of Education
- EDUC 3610 Curriculum Foundations
- EDUC 3620 Principles of Curriculum Development
Field Work (at least 3 semester hours)
Any practicum or field experience
Teaching Methods (9 semester hours)
At least one course from three different areas
Mathematics
- MTED 3250 Advanced Teaching of Mathematics in the Elementary School
Language Arts
- ENED 3040 Perspectives on the English Language
- ENED 3500 Advanced Study of Literature for Children
- EDUC 3460 Teaching and Learning the Language Arts: Theory and Research
Reading
- EDUC 3370 Literacy Assessment and Professional Development
- EDUC 3390 Literacy Development
- EDUC 3420 Literacy for Diverse and Special Needs Learners
- EDUC 3450 Psycholinguistic Aspects of Language and Literacy
Science
- SCED 3250 Advanced Teaching of Science in Elementary Schools
- SCED 3300 Investigations and Trends in Science Education
Social Studies
- SSED 3250 Advanced Teaching of Social Studies in Elementary Schools
English Language Learners
- EDUC 3540 Methods and Materials for ELL Education
- EDUC 3560 Acquisition and Assessment of ELL Students
Electives (6 semester hours)
Professional Education Core (9 semester hours)
Total is 30 semester hours minimum
Note: Through the use of carefully selected electives and major courses, students are able to concentrate study in a specific area of specialization. Examples of possible specializations are Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics Education, Science Education, and English Language Learners.