This program is designed for elementary education teachers wishing to pursue graduate study which extends their knowledge of the theory and practice of elementary education. The program consists of a number of professional courses, core requirements, directed electives, and the opportunity to develop research skills in the field. Teacher certification in either elementary education, early childhood education, middle level education or a NK 12 special area is required for admission to the program. Programs are planned with a faculty adviser on an individual basis to meet the professional development aspirations of the student. These programs prepare students for teacher certification and do not result in a master s degree.
Students can seek certification in the following fields.
Technology Education Students have options of varying lengths to complete their certification program of study. They are as follows. Each student will, together with an adviser, put together a planned program of graduate study which would satisfy all certification requirements. Each planned program is individualized, based on the student s previous college course work and state certification requirements. Students in these programs take courses and field experiences in a cohort group and in a specific sequence that begins in one summer and concludes in the following summer.