Online Elementary Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Masters of Science (MS) in Elementary Education is offered completely online. It is designed to help fulfill three career paths for teachers:
• To qualify teachers to teach in an elementary education program;
• For teachers who hold an undergraduate degree in Special Education, to ensure coherence and breadth of knowledge and experience;
• For a change in careers.

Entry Requirements

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A completed and signed Application for Admission.
2. A non-refundable application fee of $40 (US currency). The application fee is waived for alumni of St. Thomas University.
3. Official college and/or university transcripts from the institution where the Bachelor’s Degree was conferred. To utilize VA benefits, veterans are required to submit transcripts from each institution attended.
4. Letter of recommendation or recommendation forms (letters of recommendation forms can be obtained online at www.stu.edu or from the Office of Admissions).
5. Admissions test scores, personal statements, and resume.
6. All graduate applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 or low scores on standardized tests will be required to take a writing skills course.

SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION:
1. A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work;
2. Letter from Supervising Principal; and
3. Passing scores on Florida’s General Knowledge Test or equivalent Praxis test.

Other Fees

• Application Processing Fee $ 40

• Tuition deposit $250

• Add/Drop Courses (after the first week of term/semester) $10

• Administrative Drop Fee $300

• International Student Fee $250

• Laboratory Fee $105

• Late Registration Fee ( after 1st week) $150

• Late Payment Fee (assessed monthly) 5 % APR

• Portfolio Assessment Fee (9 credit max) $767

• Returned check fee $50

• Transcript Fee (Official) – next day delivery $25

• Transcript Fee (Official) – 3 free per year $15

• Tuition payment installment plan (AMS) $75

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The Master of Education in Elementary Education provides K-5 educators with an in-depth study of topics specific to elementary students.

Elementary students are developmentally different from pre-school and adolescents, requiring instructional strategies to meet their cognitive, social and emotional needs. With this degree, you can strengthen your expertise in elementary teaching with additional courses in literacy and specific content areas.

The M.Ed. in Elementary Education is specifically designed for educators who already possess teacher certification, not for those who require initial certification.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education is designed for already licensed elementary educators who seek to build their understanding of elementary pedagogy, integrate digital technology into instruction, and use assessment methods effectively to respond to students’ needs. Students will learn how to increase student achievement during the critical early years by evaluating and designing instructional methods appropriate for the developmental needs of elementary learners.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to Master of Education programs at American College of Education

- Complete the application form, submit the application fee and enrollment agreement.

- Enrollment agreement

- Provide Official sealed transcripts documenting successful completion of an undergraduate degree and all post-baccalaureate coursework or degree, if applicable, from a regionally accredited institution(s) with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 OR

- Official sealed transcripts documenting successful completion of an undergraduate degree or post-baccalaureate degree or post-graduate credits attempted from a regionally accredited institution, including the American College of Education, with a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Applicants whose overall grade point average, or grade point average in the last 60 hours attempted is below 2.5 will not be admitted.

State Specific Requirements - Ohio and Texas

Texas:
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Residents of Texas applicants to the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program must:

- Interview
- Submit an Education Leadership essay.
- Have their school district submit a sealed Teacher Service Record
- Additional requirements for the M.Ed. in Leadership program are listed below for international applicants or applicants whose first language is not English.

Ohio:
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Residents of Ohio applicants to the Masters of Education in Educational Leadership program must:

- Submit an Education Leadership essay
- Submit two (2) letters of recommendation

International Transcript Requirements
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All applicants must submit to the Admissions Office official, sealed college transcripts from each institution attended.

Transcripts that are international and/or not in English must be evaluated through AACRAO or any evaluation agency credentialed through NACES.

International applicants must request the course-by-course evaluation. The evaluation report must show that the non-U.S. education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for admission.

English Language Requirements
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All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language as demonstrated in one of three ways:

Submission of an official transcript showing a degree from a United States secondary school or regionally accredited college/university.

Submission of a transcript from a secondary school or college/university whose country uses English as a primary means of instruction, including, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.

Submission of an official minimum score on the Paper-Based or Internet-Based TOEFL exam.

The minimum TOEFL score required for the Paper-Based Test (PBT) is 550, and for the Internet-Based (IBT) Test is 80.

Applicants to the Texas M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program must submit scores from the Internet-Based (IBT) TOEFL An overall score of 80, and a score of 26 on the speaking section is required.

The testing agency must send test scores directly to American College of Education.

Other Fees

Application fee: $50

Technology fee: $10.00 per credit hour (for a total of $259)

Program conferral fee: $100

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As a licensed educator, you have the opportunity to instill in Pre-K-8 grade students a lifetime love of learning. And with a Master’s in Elementary Education degree from Dominican University, you will be equipped with innovative teaching options based on the latest research into learning and development, and addressing diverse emotional needs.

Elementary education is the fastest growing student segment in grades K-12. With your advanced, in-depth understanding of how these students learn, you will tap into a world of rewarding teaching opportunities.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to these programs may be admitted to the school based on the following criteria.

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA

Teaching certificate or Confirmation of Access

Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

Three letters of recommendation

Statement of intentions

Other Fees

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Earning a Bachelor of Science in Education, with an emphasis in Elementary Education, gives you the opportunity to begin a new career or become licensed to teach in the state of Kansas. The Elementary Education program is designed to: (1) focus on themes which provide links between general education, professional education, and the practical application of field experience; (2) provide extensive field experience with measurable outcomes each semester; (3) link content, theoretical components, and field experiences through professional education which emphasize reflective thinking; (4) model integration of content and diverse teaching strategies; (5) emphasize proficiency in oral and written language skills, professionalism, and technology; and (6) provide experience in a diverse environment.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should complete high school or equivalent

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 500 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 173 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 61 +
IELTS - 5.5 +
iTEP - 4

Other Fees

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The Master of Education in Elementary Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Credential) is designed for individuals seeking initial teaching licensure in elementary or middle school education. The format and courses of this Arizona-approved program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation. Graduates of the Masters in Elementary Education program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching license. In this program, teacher candidates study topics such as: Philosophical and social issues in education; educational psychology and human development; classroom engagement and management; educating students with diverse needs; English as a second language; structured English immersion; prescriptive reading and assessment; and curriculum, assessment and methods for teaching the content areas of English language arts, math, science, health, social studies and the arts. All courses are directly aligned with specialized professional teaching standards and the associated national content standards. Students must have access to a grade 1-8 classroom to complete assignments within many of the courses which guide teacher candidates through more than 100 hours of observational and practice-based experiences. The final semester of the Masters in Elementary Education program includes a full-time, 15 week student teaching component. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for licensure requirements and program approval.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

Other Fees

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