The M.Ed. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education at ʳɫÊÓƵ State University is for certified Early Childhood Education teachers who want to continue to increase their knowledge and expertise in the Early Childhood Education field and improve their teaching practices.
The program allows certified teachers in Elementary education (P-5) to earn their M.Ed. in 13 months while continuing their teaching careers.
The program is entirely online and taught in a cohort format. Each cohort (group of students you begin classes with) is supported by graduate faculty who will mentor you and facilitate program delivery.
The course schedule is provided in advance so you can coordinate your work and personal commitments. Each semester's course start and end dates coincide as closely as possible with the public school calendar.
In addition to completing the elementary education master's degree requirements, you’ll also earn an endorsement of ʳɫÊÓƵ certificate as part of your degree requirements. This further enhances your marketability in the teaching profession.
Endorsement or certification (you’ll choose one of the below) to complement and complete your degree requirements.
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Certificates
This stand-alone certificate does not lead to certification; however, candidates who complete the certificate program may transfer up to 9 graduate credits into the M.Ed. in Special Education.
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Program Format: Online
Number of Credit Hours: 30 Total Hours
Entry Terms: Fall, Summer
Time to Complete: One to Two Years
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100% Online — The Ed.S. in Secondary and Middle Grades education is entirely online, providing you with flexibility for a balanced work-learn life.
Complete in 4 Semesters —You’ll be a part of a cohort group that starts in the summer and will complete their course work at the end of the following summer.
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