Master of Education: Elementary Education K-6

Program: M.Ed.



Come see why OUR Master's in Education degree is one of the most sought after graduate degrees!



The M.Ed. in Elementary Education meets the requirements for the Class AA (Master’s) Mississippi educator’s license in Elementary Education (K-6). The 30-hour, 10-course program of study may be completed in one year. The program is available only online.

Course Requirements

The Master of Education in Literacy/Reading K-12 requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit including the following 3-hour courses:


Core Courses

ED 600 | Reading and Research in Education

ED 605 | Instructional Design

ED 610 | Assessing Teaching and Learning

ED 615 | Advanced Educational Psychology


Teaching Field Courses

ED 620 | Advanced Studies and Research in Reading Instruction

ED 625 | Advanced Studies in Social Studies in Elementary Education

ED 630 | Advanced Studies in Language Arts

ED 635 | Practicum in Elementary Education

ED 645 | Advanced Studies in Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher

ED 650 | Investigations in Elementary Science Education


Option for National Board Certification

Students who are currently enrolled in the National Board Certification process may be eligible to substitute EDU 640 - Special Topics in Elementary Education (3 semester hours) in place of EDU 605 - Instructional Design and/or a teaching field course (up to 6 credit hours). This incentive recognizes the rigorous professional development involved in the National Board process.



Please note that Blue Mountain Christian University does not offer National Board Certification; candidates must pursue certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Additionally, teachers must have completed at least three years of full-time teaching before beginning the National Board Certification process.

MEET OUR FACULTY


Dr. Stephanie S. Clausel, Interim Dean of Education, Professor of Education
B.S.Ed., Blue Mountain College
M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Mississippi
sclausel@bmc.edu

Ms. Liz Thurmond, Associate Dean of Graduate and Distance Learning Enrollment

BSE, Blue Mountain College;

MA, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

ethurmond@bmc.edu

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Blue Mountain Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

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