Elementary (1-6) (M.Ed./PTL)

Core Courses (24 Credits)

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools 3 credits
• EDU 625 - Curriculum Models and Design 3 credits
• EDU 633 - Principles of Structured Literacy 3 credits

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• EDU 662 - Learning, Development, and Diversity 3 credits or
• EDU 670 - Educating the Human Brain: How Neuroscience Can Inform Teaching Practices 3 credits

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• EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms 3 credits or
• EDU 676 - Collaborative Teaming of Special and Regular Educators 3 credits

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• EDU 690 - Action Research in the Classroom 6 credits

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• Choose one of the following:

• EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students 3 credits
• EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology 3 credits

Concentration Courses (12 Credits)

Choose four of the following:

• BIO 625 - Nutrition 3 credits
• EDU 631 - Integrating Literature throughout the Curriculum 3 credits ; prerequisite EDU 633 
• EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL 3 credits ; prerequisite EDU 633 
• EDU 635 - Sheltering Content Instruction for ESL 3 credits
• EDU 654 - Understanding Cultural and Family Systems 3 credits
• EDU 655 - Exploring Urban Schools: Character, Culture and Contexts 3 credits
• EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms 3 credits
• EDU 681 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Elementary Education 3 credits
• HIS 678 - Using Museums in the Classroom 3 credits
• MAT 621 - Math in the Interactive Classroom 3 credits
• MAT 627 - Investigating Mathematical Concepts 3 credits
• MAT 636 - Mathematical Inquiry 3 credits
• PHY 603 - General Physical Science 3 credits

Total Program: 36 Credits