Participants in this program of study will develop skills in integrative curriculum design, creating a supportive classroom ecology, adaptive teaching strategies, informal and formal assessment, and maintaining parent partnerships. The Masters of Education in Elementary Education prepares candidates to work in the field of elementary education, grades 1 through 6. Students develop skills in curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community. Students who have not completed provisional certification requirements, or who have not completed a bachelors program as an education major, follow a sequence of theoretical and practical experience in elementary classroom settings including pre-practicum, practicum and seminar. The Masters of Education degree emphasizes the interaction of theory and practice and the successful application of knowledge and competence in the professional domain.
Students acquire critical-thinking skills which are fundamental to lifelong learning.
Endicott College encourages students to explore the coherence of all intellectual pursuits, the relatedness of history and innovation, social progress and traditional values, and classical and contemporary cultures. The academic programs foster confidence in professionals as they respond to the challenges in the field of education. The graduate programs and policies are shaped by an understanding of education and research as inclusive and cooperative undertakings. Admission to the Graduate Program in Education requires a Bachelor Degree, in any field, from an accredited college. The Graduate Programs provide access to initial Teaching Certificates for those candidates who do not hold Teaching Credentials as well as an additional area of Certification for those candidates who already hold an initial Teaching Certificate.