Master of Arts in Education Degree in Elementary Education K-6
Master of Arts in Education Degree
The Master of Arts in Education degree is awarded in the following major fields: school counseling, instructional leadership, early childhood education PK-3, elementary education K-6, P-12 education, secondary education, and special education: collaborative teacher K-6 and/or 6-12. Programs range from 33-60 semester hours. See program requirements below.
Elementary Education (K-6) (Alabama State Board of Education Approved)
Elementary Education
Prerequisite: valid Class B professional certificate in the elementary field.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EED 601 | Methods of Action Research for Educators | 3 |
| EED 602 | Applied Action Research for Educators | 3 |
| EED 605 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
| EED 610 | The Master Teacher | 3 |
| EED 611 | Issues in Early Childhood and Elementary Education | 3 |
| EED 625 | Advanced Studies in Assessment of Early Childhood and Elementary Learners | 3 |
| Special Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Survey of Students with Disabilities (required if a special education requirement has not been completed) ** | ||
OR | ||
| Creating Inclusive Classroom Communities (required if a special education requirement has been completed) ** | ||
| Advisor-approved coursework related to elementary education (at the 600 level) | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
**Educator candidates who have not previously met the special education requirement must take a general survey course in special education EEX 605 or if they have credit for a previous general special education course, they will need to take EED 603.