University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development Elementary Education Peik Hall, 159 Pillsbury Drive SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 US   Phone: 1-612-625-2545 Fax: 1-612-624-8277   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.Ed.- Initial licensure in Elementary Education;M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary Education;M.A. - Elementary Education; Doctoral Ph.D. - Elementary Education On Campus   Emphasized within the program are, for example, the following: a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to curriculum development, the use of inquiry as a key pedagogical approach, the importance of a strong understanding of diversity and its social and educational implications, and child development and learning theories as the foundation for research and teaching in elementary settings.     Accreditation Information: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Minnesota Board of Teaching, and Higher Lea  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: