Elementary (Endorsement)
The Master’s Program in Elementary Education is designed for students who desire an endorsement in elementary education, K-6. Students must have current teacher licensure in another area or level. This program prepares students with a foundation of educational theory, research, and practices for teaching in the elementary school classroom. This preparation focuses on reading theory and practice, thematic teaching and portfolio assessment. Courses emphasize critical thinking, evaluation, and writing. Students are required to complete a three-credit practicum. The three-credit practicum is used to meet the 60 hours of early field experience required for licensure in the State of Vermont and is designed to meet the individual needs and interests of students.
Specific Admission Requirements
Current teacher licensure in another area or level.
Program Requirements
General Education Core
GED 500 Educational Research
GED 501 Contemporary Issues in Education
GED 503 Curriculum Development
Area of Concentration
GED 509 Math Concepts and Methods
GED 510 Science in the Elementary School
GED 527 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
GRE 507 Children’s Literature and Language Arts
GRE 512 Developmental Reading
GSP 503 Behavioral and Learning Characteristics of Students with Special Needs
Application
GED 520A Practicum in Elementary Education*
Electives
Education Elective
Reading Elective
Choose one 3-credit course from the following:
- GRE 511 Emergent Literacy
GRE 513 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation
GRE 514 Reading in the Content Areas
GRE 516 Reading and Writing Workshop
GRE 518 Word Study
*A grade of B or better is required.
Additional Competency: This competency may be met by previous courses taken to meet the requirements of the undergraduate degree.
Developmental Psychology (covering the lifespan)
