Online Degrees in Elementary Education
The master's in Elementary Teacher Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the program is to provide the adult student, who already has a degree in a discipline other than education, with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become a competent and effective educator. This program takes 1 to 2 years to complete.
If you are interested in earning an online degree in Elementary Education, find the online degree that best fits you..
Accredited Colleges and Universities
Online Schools with Elementary Education (K 6): Elementary Education programs
Grand Canyon University
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M.Ed. in Elementary Education (No IR, No Cert.)
Master of Education in Elementary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non- Credential).This current and comprehensive degree program is designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the Grades K-8 setting, but who must postpone student teaching, or who does not choose to seek a teaching certificate.Courses in this state and regionally accredited program are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, and curriculum development.The program covers a range of relevant subjects, including classroom engagement and management, learners with diverse needs, and curriculum planning and assessment for the fundamental K-8 areas of learning. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Participants must have access to a K-8 classroom to complete the program assignments.Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed and effective educators in the home, church, private schools, and other settings not requiring a teaching credential.Participants are also prepared to move into a student teaching/credentialing component with Grand Canyon University should they wish to change to the Eligible version of the program prior to the posting of their degree.
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M.Ed. in Elementary Education (With IR and Cert.)
Master of Education in Elementary Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation).This current and comprehensive degree program is designed for any individual interested in the education of children in Grades K-8, and who is seeking teacher certification.Participants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. In addition, participants should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and an academic advisor to obtain current information about teacher credentialing programs.Courses in this state and regionally accredited program are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, and curriculum development.The program covers a range of relevant subjects, including classroom engagement and management, learners with diverse needs, and curriculum planning and assessment for the fundamental K-8 areas of learning. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 130 hours of observational experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component.All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium Standards.Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed and effective K-8 educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential.
Campus-based Schools with Elementary Education (K 6): Elementary Education programs
Online Schools with Elementary Education (K 6) programs
Grand Canyon University
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M.Ed. in Elementary Education (No IR, No Cert.)
Master of Education in Elementary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non- Credential).This current and comprehensive degree program is designed for any individual interested in the education of children in the Grades K-8 setting, but who must postpone student teaching, or who does not choose to seek a teaching certificate.Courses in this state and regionally accredited program are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, and curriculum development.The program covers a range of relevant subjects, including classroom engagement and management, learners with diverse needs, and curriculum planning and assessment for the fundamental K-8 areas of learning. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Participants must have access to a K-8 classroom to complete the program assignments.Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed and effective educators in the home, church, private schools, and other settings not requiring a teaching credential.Participants are also prepared to move into a student teaching/credentialing component with Grand Canyon University should they wish to change to the Eligible version of the program prior to the posting of their degree.
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M.Ed. in Elementary Education (With IR and Cert.)
Master of Education in Elementary Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation).This current and comprehensive degree program is designed for any individual interested in the education of children in Grades K-8, and who is seeking teacher certification.Participants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for certification requirements and program approval. In addition, participants should consult the Grand Canyon University Catalog and an academic advisor to obtain current information about teacher credentialing programs.Courses in this state and regionally accredited program are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods, and curriculum development.The program covers a range of relevant subjects, including classroom engagement and management, learners with diverse needs, and curriculum planning and assessment for the fundamental K-8 areas of learning. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 130 hours of observational experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component.All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium Standards.Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed and effective K-8 educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential.
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