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
Why BMCU is best for your future!
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.
