Online Master of Education in Elementary Education

Program Overview

Faulkner University's Master of Education in Elementary Education program equips educators with advanced teaching skills and knowledge to meet the diverse needs of elementary students. Graduates earn a Class A educational specialist degree, enhancing their professional status and earning potential. The program emphasizes ethical decision-making and responsible leadership, guided by Christian principles. Graduates are prepared for various career opportunities in elementary education, including classroom teaching, instructional coaching, and educational administration.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Master of Education in Elementary Education program at Faulkner University provides a comprehensive education for individuals seeking to enhance their teaching skills in elementary school settings.
• The program is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver effective instruction and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Graduates will develop competencies beyond the Class B level, earning a Class A educational specialist degree and advanced pay.
• The program emphasizes the development of professional ethics guided by Christian principles, fostering ethical decision-making and responsible leadership in the classroom.

Outline:

Core Curriculum

• 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

Elementary Education

• 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 6380 Action Research

Careers:

• The Master of Education in Elementary Education program prepares graduates for a range of career opportunities in elementary education, including:
• Classroom teachers
• Instructional coaches
• Curriculum developers
• Education administrators
• Educational consultants

Tuition - $475 per semester hour