Master’s in Elementary Education, MA
With a master’s in elementary education, you can address the learning and socio-emotional needs of children from first through sixth grades.
This intensive, field-based program prepares you to work democratically with diverse children and families, including those with special needs and second language backgrounds. The program leads to a combination of Illinois teaching credentials.
Why ƽ for your Master's
Social Justice Focus
At ƽ, you’ll build inclusive, engaging relationships with faculty, school practitioners and learners. Immerse yourself in diverse school and community cultures.
The elementary education degree is ideal for students who don’t have an undergraduate degrees in education and who aspire to transform elementary schools. The program nurtures social justice leadership and coaches candidates toward career success.
Thorough Teacher Preparation at Partner Schools
Teaching is a rewarding profession, but requires a lot of commitment and preparation. At ƽ, you can expect focused and practical assignments, engaging discussion, small group projects, and intensive two-week field experiences in diverse schools and classrooms.
In your final semester, you’ll complete a 15-week student teaching experience under the guidance of a mentor teacher and a university supervisor. The program has strong partnerships with schools in District 54 in Schaumburg and the Chicago Public Schools.
100% Pass Rate
The elementary education degree has a 100% pass rate on the edTPA, the capstone assessment for an Illinois teaching license.
Add one or more endorsements to your teaching license:
- Bilingual/ESL
- Early Childhood
- Special Education (LBS 1)
- Middle School
- Reading Teacher
“We have recently updated our curriculum to create a better, stronger and more effective elementary teacher education program. Our students will have a field experience every semester that will allow them to demonstrate what they’ve learned in a practical setting, under the mentorship of outstanding licensed teachers. It is the beginning of a new era in teacher preparation.”
Judy Gouwens
Professor, Elementary Education, ƽ
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