Elementary Education, Master of Science (M.S.)

The M.S. in Elementary Education program prepares in-service, licensed K-12 teachers from around the world to be leaders in the field of elementary education. This program includes coursework that focuses on applying research and theory to classroom practice.

Program Highlights

• Designed to influence teachers’ ability to design and enact effective assessment and instruction for the diverse needs of all children in elementary school .
• Supports teachers to be consumers and producers of scholarship that informs effective instructional practices.

Application Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from a recognized college or university in another country, is required.
• 2.75 GPA or above is required for immediate consideration of your application. If your GPA is less than 2.75, your application will require special review. In this situation, an Extenuating Circumstances statement may be appropriate.
• Transcripts: Official transcripts from all previous institutions.
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation. Two letters of recommendation from those who can speak to your experience working with children or youth, or who can vouch for your commitment to educational equity.
• Extenuating circumstances statement (optional). While this is not required, if there is something on your transcript that does not accurately reflect who you are as a student, please write no more than 500 words documenting unusual circumstances or hardships you have faced and the ways in which you have overcome or responded to them.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.

• Minimum TOEFL iBT scores of 61 or IELTS band score of 5.5.
• Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.

Application Deadlines

	U.S. Based Applicants	International Applicants
Fall Start	Rolling	May 1
Spring Start	Rolling	September 1
Summer Start	Rolling	N/A

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Time to Completion: 2 years

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