Online Master of Education in Elementary Education

Online Master of Education in Elementary Education

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The Master of Education in Elementary Education online program at Worcester State University is designed to enhance your ability to meet the needs of students in grades 1–6.

Through the program’s coursework, you will broaden your understanding of educational theories and research as they apply to instructional practice and policy. While completing this program, you will learn from experienced faculty practitioners, gain practical applications, and create a portfolio of work to demonstrate your proficiencies.

This online master’s in elementary education from Worcester State University is designed for working professionals, with 100% online coursework and pay-by-the-course tuition. While this program does not lead to initial licensure, with an initial license in Massachusetts, you may use this degree to self-petition for professional licensure in Massachusetts. Neither a teaching degree nor teaching experience is required if you are not planning to petition for licensure. Students entering this program, however, should have some work experience in formal or informal learning environments.

In this program, you will:

  • Develop and implement a plan of action related to a problem of practice by engaging in the action research process
  • Provide high-quality instruction to young students related to the relevant state standards in major subject areas (math, English language arts, social studies, and science) through the use of research-based and effective-teaching methods, valid assessments, and analysis of assessment data
  • Maintain high expectations for all students and establish a classroom where all students are able to access the curriculum
  • Ensure that students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, needs, interests, identities, native languages, English language proficiency, strengths, and challenges are valued and respected
  • Establish effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations to promote learning and growth
  • Use appropriate technology and related instructional methods to help students become capable technology users and to enhance student learning in all areas of the curriculum
  • Collaborate with colleagues using high ethical standards to make continuous improvements to their teaching practice

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Explore sample courses in this program.
ED-981: Advanced Foundations of Education
The course explores historical, philosophical, psychological, legal, and cultural foundations for education and school practices.
3 credits
ED-982: Research in Education
The course examines different research methods and designs, including writing hypotheses, reviewing literature, gathering data, and preparing research proposals.
3 credits
ED-993: Seminar: Research in Content Concentration
The course focuses on educational issues. Students conduct a formal study that seeks to investigate teaching and learning in the student’s content strand of concentration.
3 credits
ED-979: Technology and Literacy in the Classroom
The course examines the key components of balanced literacy in K-8 school classrooms with a focus on the integration of educational technology as a tool for instruction, student-centered learning, assessment, and family-school engagement.
3 credits
ED-914: Teaching and Learning Literacy across Multiple Disciplines
The course presents meaningful theory and related teaching strategies to aid pupils in reading and learning from their content area textbooks.
3 credits
ED-927: Inclusive Settings: Learning Strategies and Management Techniques (1-6)
This course addresses the learning and behavior needs of special learners and helps teachers develop strategies and techniques that can be used to improve knowledge and skills of all students in inclusive settings. Managing classroom behavior to enhance teaching and learning are a focus in this course.
3 credits
ED-929: Mathematics Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Learners
This course presents mathematical concepts, methods, and materials to facilitate learning. Emphasis is also placed on supporting students with mild to moderate disabilities learn and understand mathematic contents.
3 credits
EL-908: Social Studies Content, Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
This course gives current teachers the opportunity to reflect on the rewards and challenges of teaching social studies in elementary / early childhood classrooms.
3 credits
EL-909: Science Content, Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
This course gives current teachers the opportunity to reflect on the rewards and challenges of teaching science in elementary and early childhood classrooms.
3 credits
ED-910: The Child, Family, Community, and Diversity in Education
The course addresses advanced study of how differences in home experience, background knowledge, and language proficiency impact school experience. Considers services provided by state and local agencies.
3 credits
ED 996: Research and Evaluation
The course focuses on research and evaluation methods and designs; includes gathering and analyzing data, writing research, and making evaluation reports.
3 credits

Admissions Requirements

  • Complete online application for admission
  • Pay $50 application fee
  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) institution with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA
  • Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
  • Some work experience in formal or informal learning environments (submit two academic or professional references)
  • If applicants do not have an undergraduate degree or minor in education, it is recommended that students have the following coursework completed on the undergraduate level:
    • a course in child growth and development (or a CLEP Human Growth and Development score of 50 or higher)
    • a curriculum course in early childhood education or elementary childhood
    • Education course in reading foundations

Official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:

Mailing Address:
Graduate Admissions Office
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602

Email: gradadmissions@worcester.edu

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