Program Overview

Elementary Education Teaching Master's

Program Overview

The Master of Education in Teaching examines the application of theory to instructional practice, classroom organization, curriculum development, public education, and successful teaching practices for regular, special education, and bilingual learners.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Major: Teaching
• Format: On Campus, Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 1.5+ years
• Credit Hours: 30

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 overall or in the last 60 hours

Program Highlights

• The University of North Texas has been named one of the 2019 Best Online Colleges for Secondary Education and Elementary Education by SR Education Group.
• The College of Education is recognized as one of the top producers of teachers, administrators, counselors, and other school professionals in Texas.
• The education programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Marketable Skills

• Oral and written communication
• Use data and technology
• Organize people, materials, and resources
• Teamwork
• Think critically to solve problems

Courses

• Curriculum Development for Culturally Diverse Learners (3 hrs)
• Maintaining Classroom Discipline (3 hrs)
• Fundamentals of Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education in EC–12 Settings (3 hrs)
• Assessing Language and Content Learning in EC–12 Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education (3 hrs)
• Pedagogy of English as a Second Language for EC–12 Classrooms (3 hrs)

Specializations

• ESL Supplemental
• Bilingual Generalist

Department and College

• Department of Teacher Education and Administration
• College of Education

Location

• Matthews Hall, Room 206
• 1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas

Accreditation

• National Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Scholarships and Opportunities

• Scholarships offered by the Department of Teacher Education and Administration and the College of Education
• Opportunities to work with professors on grants and projects
• Serving as an hourly graduate student assistant