Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), M.S.T. (Online)

Program Requirements 42 Credits

• EDR 522 - Literacy Development for All Learners (3 cr.)
• EDR 553 - Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) (3 cr.)
• EDS 510 - Introduction to Special Education (3 cr.)
• EDT 594 - Student Teaching (12 cr.)
• EDU 508 - Instructional Design and Assessment (3 cr.)
• EDU 530 - Teaching Science and Social Studies (3 cr.)
• EDU 5110 - Exploring Teaching and Child Development (3 cr.)
• EDU 5190 - Literacy Instructional Methods for Childhood Education (6 cr.)
• EDU 5290 - Mathematics Instructional Methods for Childhood Education (6 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

All education majors and students seeking to enter an education program, must meet the following eligibility requirements for ALL education programs

1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to enter and remain in the program. Education majors with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 will be reviewed by the Education Department Academic Progress Committee for possible dismissal from the major.

2. A grade of B or better in all required education courses in order to continue the program.

3. Minimum grade of C in all conditions courses.

4. All education and conditions courses all must be satisfactorily completed prior to Student Teaching.

5. Successfully conduct themselves professionally at all times.

6. Demonstrate professional ethical behaviors.

7. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in all required major courses.