This program can be completed entirely at the Southpointe Center by taking three to four evening classes during the fall and spring semesters and day classes during the summer months. By following the prescribed schedule, the program can be completed in seven semesters. The master s degree in elementary education leads to elementary certification for grades K through eight in Pennsylvania. The program is methodology-based with a strong research component.
Graduates are well prepared to meet the ever-changing demands of elementary school teaching.
This program is designed to meet the needs of several populations. Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree in a field other than education can earn elementary certification and, if desired, a master s degree in education. Individuals already certified in another area can earn elementary certification and the master s degree. Spring 2000 EDE 701 Dev. If the undergraduate quality point average is below 3.0, the student must submit a test score of 35 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test.