University Catalog 2024-2025

Elementary Education (MEd)

Degree Requirements

Math Leader

Required Courses
ELM 555Number Systems and Operations: K-5 Mathematical Tasks3
ELM 556Rational Numbers and Operations: K-5 Learning Trajectories3
ELM 557Data Analysis and Measurement: K-5 Classroom Interactions3
ELM 558Algebraic Reasoning: K-5 Discourse and Questioning3
ELM 559Geometry and Spatial Visualization: K-5 Assessment3
ELM 560Mathematical Modeling: K-5 Leadership3
ELM 520Methods of Teaching Elementary School Science3
ELM 530Social Studies In the Elementary School3
ECI 541Reading In the Content Areas3
ELM 654Internship In Elementary Education (Inquiry Project)1-6
Total Hours28-33

Science Leader

ELM 524Issues in Elementary School Science Education3
ELM 539Special Problems in Elementary School Science3
ELM 520Methods of Teaching Elementary School Science3
ELM 530Social Studies In the Elementary School3
ECI 541Reading In the Content Areas3
ELM 654Internship In Elementary Education1-6
Life Science Content3
Earth Science Content3
Physical Science Content3
Total Hours25-30

Faculty

Full Professors

  • Sarah J. Carrier
  • James Minogue

Associate Professors

  • Jill Freiberg Grifenhagen
  • Jessica Heather Hunt
  • Temple A. Walkowiak
  • Angela Wiseman

Assistant Professor

  • Michael Andre Jarry-Shore

Practice/Research/Teaching Professors

  • Valerie Ness Faulkner
  • Joanna Koch
  • Jordan Lukins