Master of Education in Elementary Education, Teacher Education
Cleveland State University's Master of Education in Elementary Education specialization is designed to provide continued professional development to experienced teachers. This specialization is intended for individuals who wish to extend their understanding of teaching-learning processes and the situational contexts in which they occur. It also offers opportunity for the in-depth study of current theory, research, and practice, particularly related to the design and delivery of effective instruction in the primary and upper elementary or middle school grades.
While built around a common College Core, degree requirements are sufficiently flexible to allow for individual needs and interests. For example, students may use elective credits to expand their knowledge of one or more academic disciplines in the elementary curriculum; investigate new teaching methods and technologies; explore the educational needs of a particular age range or group of learners; or expand their understanding of the cognitive, affective, social, cultural, and motivational dimensions of learning. Students also may develop further skills to assume greater leadership roles in the planning, delivery, management, and evaluation of instructional programs. The Elementary Education Program does not provide for teacher licensure or any type of endorsement.
Department of Teacher Education
Phone: 216.687.4600
adminte@csuohio.edu
Program Requirements
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EDB 601 - Educational Research
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ETE 501 - Technology Strand
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Select one of the following courses:
- EDB 604 - Social Issues & Education
- EDB 606 - Philosophy of Education
- EDB 608 - School & Society In The American Past
- EDB 609 - Comparative & International Education
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Select one of the following courses:
- EDC 501 - Child Development
- EDB 628 - Psychology of Learning & Instruction
- EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory & Instruction
- EDC 500 - Diversity in Educational Settings
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Select one of the following courses based on your concentration area:
- EUT 512 - Integrated Performance Assessment: Methods of Foreign Language Education preK-12
- EDC 513 - Instructional Development In English/Language Arts Education
- EDC 514 - Instructional Development In Art Education
- EDC 515 - Instructional Development In Mathematics Education
- EDC 517 - Instructional Development In Science Education
- 12 credits minimum, selected with advisor
Select one of three options:
- Comprehensive examination
- Project
- Thesis
Did You Know?
Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Outcomes
- This program aims to help teachers improve their qualifications and improve their overall teaching techniques and strategies. They may also develop further skills for greater leadership roles in the planning, delivery, management, and evaluation of instructional programs.
- These are some of the local institutions hiring CSU grads: Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland Heights School District, Mentor Public School District, Madison Community Schools, The Goddard School, and Westside Community School of the Arts.