Master of Education Degree in AL

Program Overview

Faulkner University's Master of Education in Elementary Education Alternative A is a 42-hour program designed for aspiring K-6 educators. It combines 26 hours of professional studies courses with 16 hours of content-specific coursework, including instruction in differentiated instruction, curriculum design, assessment, and classroom management. Graduates are eligible for Alabama Class A teaching certification in Elementary Education K-6.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Master of Education in Elementary Education Alternative A at Faulkner University is a 42-hour program consisting of 26 credit hours of professional studies courses, as well as 16 credit hours of content-specific coursework. The curriculum includes:

Professional Studies Courses:

• FED 6349: Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners (or FED 6342: Multicultural Education)
• FED 6322: Curriculum Design and Instructional Methods
• FED 6330: Assessment for Teaching and Learning
• FED 6000: Orientation to Teacher Education
• FED 6301: Ethics for Educators
• FED 6349: K-6 Classroom Management
• FED 6299: Education Capstone

Content-Specific Courses:

• EED 6328: The Science of Learning
• EED 6699: Internship (or EED 6398: Practicum and EED 6399: Internship)
• EED 6326: Reading Skills and Comprehension
• EED 6332: Teaching Elementary Language Arts
• EED 6336: Teaching Elementary Social Studies
• EED 6341: Teaching Elementary Mathematics
• EED 6368: Teaching Elementary Science
• EED 6140: Health and PE for Children

Teaching:

Courses are taught by instructors with years of relevant experience who are passionate about training the next generation of K-6 educators.

Careers:

Tuition: $475 per semester hour Online Course Fee: $75 per semester hour General Fee: $350 ($250 for 11 hours or less)