Education Studies, Concentration in Elementary Education (K-6)

Master of Education

Program Requirements

Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-6). Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.

Parallel Curriculum

The purpose, curriculum and program design of the Master of Education in Education Studies, Elementary Education (K-6) are the same as for the Master of Education in Elementary Studies (K-6) with the exception of practicum and student teaching.  This degree does not contribute to eligibility for an initial teaching license or certificate.

Program Competencies

Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the M.Ed. in Elementary Studies (K-6), with the exception of those competencies associated with student teaching. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education Conceptual Framework and the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and are described in detail at the following links:

Conceptual Framework

InTASC Standards

Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements

Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog and on the Wilmington University website.

Required Courses (53 credits)

MED 6102E-Folio

0

MED 6000Elementary Mathematics for Teachers

3

MEE 7204Teacher Leadership and Collaboration

3

MEE 7601Education of Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children

3

MEE 7603Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education

3

MEE 7604Technology for Instruction

3

MEE 7607Health and Physical Education

3

MEE 7631Child Growth and Development

3

MEE 7632Language and Literacy

3

MEE 7633Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Language Arts/Reading

3

MEE 7634Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Social Studies

3

MEE 7636Fine Arts & Literature for Children and Adolescents

2

MEE 7637Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Mathematics

3

MEE 7638Integrated Methods for Teaching Elementary Science

3

MEE 7996Practicum I

1

MEE 7997Practicum II

1

MEE 7998Practicum III

1

MEE 8805Performance Assessment

3

Elective courses: 9 -12 credits in place of Practicum and Student Teaching as approved by the Program Chair or Graduate Advisor.