M.Ed. - Elementary Education

Do you dream of positively influencing today's young learners as an elementary classroom teacher?  Have you considered a new career direction where you can inspire America's elementary school students?  Are you a teacher's aide, education paraprofessional or instructional assistant?

Then take the next step to gain the professional skills and perspectives of an effective elementary classroom educator, and choose the elementary education (teacher, grades 1-6) concentration in the M.Ed. program at Curry College.

Team-Based Learning and Benefits

As you complete your course work in just 16 months, you will benefit from our cohort-based learning community that models the team-oriented educational workplace. In addition to hands-on fieldwork experiences in actual classrooms, you'll interact with Curry's dedicated faculty in small class settings while exploring key concepts of successful educational practice, including literacy, curriculum development and lesson planning, classroom management, working with children with special needs and techniques to adapt and differentiate instruction for different learners.

Prerequisites

Before you apply, you'll need to:

• Earn a passing score on the MTEL communication and literacy skills tests
• Successfully complete a course in Human Development (PSY 2400) - check the Curry Continuing Education schedule for course dates and locations
• Demonstrate basic computer skills and regular access to a computer so you can complete the online components of the programStep Into Your Future

Schedules and Courses

• M.Ed. Schedule and Course Information
  

1. Core course should be taken at the beginning of the program
2. Prerequisite: MED 6065, Integrated Curriculum: Social Studies & the Arts
3. Prerequisite: MED 6065 (required) and MED 6060 (suggested)
4. Prerequisites: For Reflective Practice: 12 Credit Minimum. For Practicum: 18 credits and passing score on all applicable MTEL tests for concentration/license.
5. Prerequisite: Completion of all other required courses
6. The Capstone Thesis is recommended for students considering further study. It requires 39 credits instead of 36.

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