Emphasis is on the teaching, learning, and assessment of mathematics in light of current professional standards and preparing students to become grade level leaders of mathematics curricular reform in their schools. A mathematics clinic experience for children and their parents is part of the program. This concentration focuses on the educational value of utilizing print-rich instructional environments, the integration of technology in the language arts classroom, parent involvement, and current approaches to emergent literacy. Students may subsequently seek a second master's degree or endorsement as reading specialists. This concentration focuses on learning experiences, parent education, creativity and play approaches, and issues of management in early childhood programs.
Students are prepared to provide professional development for child care personnel.
This concentration is managed and taught by the Library Professionals at the University. Students who are certified teachers are prepared to become certified library media specialists in schools. This concentration is managed and taught by the faculty of the Department of Languages and Cultures. It focuses on including main-stream teachers in the process of educating ESL students. The concentration enables students to obtain an endorsement as either bilingual or ESL teachers.