High Point University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Ed.- Elementary Education

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Elementary Education program builds on the most current body of knowledge of best practice and practical expertise (theory and practice) relevant in teaching grades K-6. The program is designed for candidates who have a baccalaureate K-6 teaching license or who will receive a K-6 teaching license before the end of the first term of graduate enrollment. The program requires comprehensive examinations and 36 semester hours (i.e., professional core, literacy or content-based instructional courses, and a capstone experience which includes an intense literacy practicum, thesis option, or product of learning). The capstone experience also includes a research methodology course which serves as the prerequisite experience for the practicum, thesis, or development of the product.

Accreditation:

The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Eligibility Requirements:

K-6 teaching license before the end of the first term of graduate enrollment.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--General

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999