M. Ed. in Education M.Ed. This program serves educators who are primarily generalists at the elementary school level and want to develop in-depth knowledge of teaching approaches, theories and trends in one of the six areas of specialization listed below. The program is geared toward the teacher who wants to become a teaching expert in a specific field, but who plans to continue working at the elementary level or in the subject area of original certification. Graduates are prepared to become leaders in curriculum development and reform in their professional and local communities.
Some concentrations also lead to additional certifications.
This program is challenging, including a comprehensive exam as well as a master's thesis. It is also highly rewarding and can be taken during the evenings while students continue to teach.