Educational Curriculum and Instruction (Elementary Education) MEd

Overview

The Master of Education in Educational Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Elementary Education is a 30-hour fully online program.

This program of study meets Mississippi’s state standards for advanced licensure. Students who intend to seek licensure in another state should verify that this program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements. For additional information on professional licensure, see the Professional Licensure page https://www.usm.edu/professional-licensure-certification-disclosures/index.php

Campus: Online 100%

Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements detailed in Admission Requirements and Procedures , applicants must meet the following requirements and submit the following documents:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (4.00 scale) on the last 60 hours of undergraduate study.
Letters of Recommendation - Three (3) letters of recommendation from professionals in the field of education who are qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study.
Statement of Purpose - In a letter or essay format, describe your professional experiences and goals and how obtaining this degree will help you to realize those goals.
CV/Résumé
Copy of current educator license. Students who are otherwise qualified, but who do not hold a current educator license, may be admitted on a conditional basis, and will have until the end of the first semester of enrollment to obtain appropriate licensure.

This program admits new students each term.

Program Requirements and Academic Policies

See General Degree Requirements and General Academic Information .

Course Requirements (30 hours)

REF 601 - Educational Research: Interpretation and Applications 3 hrs.
CIE 606 - Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary Grades 3 hrs.
CIE 724 - Elementary Mathematics Methods 3 hrs.
CIE 725 - Social Studies Education in Elementary School 3 hrs.
CIE 628 - Culturally Responsive Curriculum in Education 3 hrs.
CIE 776 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education 3 hrs.
Advisor Approved Electives 12 hrs. - Choose from ARE, CIE, CIR, EDA, MUS, REF, SME, SPE