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Within the Conceptual Framework of the Clemmer College of Education, the mission of the M.Ed. in Elementary Education program is to enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers at the elementary school level. The M.Ed. in Elementary Education program is designed to prepare Teachers as Leaders.

Upon completion of the Master of Education in Elementary Education program, degree candidates are expected to:

• possess the General Knowledge, Content Knowledge, and Professional Knowledge to enable them to be effective and successful teachers in the elementary grades;
• show appreciation for the Diversity represented in elementary classrooms;
• develop both confidence and competence in their students and, as Caring professionals, work toward making certain all learners are encouraged to reach their full potential;
• model Social Responsibility in their personal and professional lives, and provide opportunities for learners to engage in socially responsible behaviors;
• utilize both informal and formal assessments to evaluate and ensure the continuous progress of learners;
• be proficient in the appropriate uses of technology to enhance classroom instruction;
• demonstrate superior communication, Collaboration, and Leadership skills;
• engage in Reflective Practice in order to continually improve their teaching;
• be skillful in designing, implementing, and evaluating action research projects in order to improve instruction at the elementary school level, and as an avenue toward Lifelong Learning.

Individuals seeking admission to graduate programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction must first meet the general admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies. In addition, the following specific admission criteria apply:

1. A candidate who has an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for all work completed is eligible for admission.
2. A candidate who has an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may be granted admission by either of the following two (2)
   1. Obtaining a minimum of 2400 points based on the following
      
      • *the sum of the GRE aptitude scores (V+Q+AW);
      • GPA x 500; and
      • the sum of number (1) and (2). *Scores on the GRE-AW will be substituted for the Analytical (A) scores using a scaled transfer
   2. Participate in an interview with the appropriate admission committee. The candidate will be responsible for providing the admission committee with information for consideration in  admission decisions. Factors to be considered include teaching  experience; scores on standardized tests; GPA during the entire undergraduate experience, during the last two years of undergraduate school, and in the major; performance in graduate courses taken; recommendations of supervisors and colleagues; quality of undergraduate school(s) attended; oral communication skills; and skill in writing, which will be determined in part by the candidates' extemporaneous writing during the interview process.

Information about one-year course sequence (sequence beginning May 2017)

M.Ed. Elementary Education Program of Study 

M.Ed. Elementary Education Course List 
 
 
This program is designed primarily for persons who are licensed to teach at the elementary level in the State of Tennessee.   People who hold a valid Tennessee teaching license in another area may be eligible for an Elementary Add-On by taking two specified courses for the six hours of content electives (CUAI 5407 Integrating the Creative Arts and MEDA 5628 Childrens Materials) along with completing additional requirements.   Please contact Angela Murray (murrayp@etsu.edu) in the Clemmer College of Education or see the Teacher Licensure and Other School Service Endorsement page for more information about the Elementary Add-On.