2022-2023 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Elementary Education M.S.

The MS in Elementary Education program at Central Connecticut State University is not being offered by the Department of Literacy, Elementary, and Early Childhood Education at this time.

Program Rationale

This program is designed for applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree (some exceptions apply) and wish to pursue graduate study that will prepare them to apply for Connecticut's initial certification in Elementary Education (grades 1-6).

Program Learning Outcomes

Program is aligned with the InTASC Standards

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work. 

Applicants must submit with application:

--Letter of Intent

--Two letters of recommendation from professionals

--Proof of having taken PRAXIS I or SAT

--Official transcripts from undergraduate and any graduate work

The graduate application and application fee must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions.


 

Major Requirements (33 credits)

Students must complete 33 credits of graduate level courses and a Comprehensive Exam (Plan B) OR Thesis (Plan A). Thesis (Plan A) requires an additional 3 credits of graduate level work. 

Required Courses (33 credits)

EDEL 502Focus on Diversity in Education

3

EDEL 508Current Instructional Trends in Elementary Education

3

EDEL 512Assessment of Learning

3

EDEL 515Developmental Theories of Learning

3

EDEL 529Analysis of Teaching

3

LLA 508Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas

3

LLA 509Comprehensive Reading Instruction

3

LLA 520Seminar in Literacy Research and Assessments

3

SPED 501Education of the Exceptional Learner

3

EDEL 530Internship

6

Total Credit Hours: 33