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DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Chair: Dr. Kimetta Hairston

DEGREE OFFERED

Master of Education in Elementary Education

Graduate Program Coordinator:
TBA

The graduate elementary education program is designed to serve
those elementary school teachers who wish to remain in the
classroom or serve as master teachers. The 30 hour program consists
of 15 core credits and 15 elective credits.

Admission to the Program
The applicant must meet the general admissions criteria for the
Graduate School. In addition, the program in elementary education
requires that all individuals majoring in elementary education hold a
current Professional Certificate certifying eligibility to teach in the
elementary school.

Program Objectives: (Need 5-10)

Upon Program Completion, or before, the Graduate Elementary
Education Student will be Able To:
1. Identify, develop and demonstrate knowledge
of instructional “Best Practice” in the field of elementary
education.
2. Demonstrate and articulate an increased comprehension of
the psychological foundations and implications for sound
education practice, as it relates to current educational
problems.
3. Demonstrate the research knowledge and skills necessary to
plan and successfully complete the required Seminar Paper,
as defined by Bowe State University.
4. Demonstrate competence in the management and use of
information systems and current well researched educational
computer programs

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