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Elementary Teaching, MS

Degree
Master of Science

Major Credits
42

Total Credits
42

Time to Completion
2-3 Years

Locations
Online

Male teacher sitting at a table working with elementary school age children

Program Highlights

  • This program is intended for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are now interested in seeking a K-6 teacher licensure program.
  • This includes students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-teaching major and are seeking initial K-6 licensure and students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a teaching major and are now seeking additional licensure in K-6.

Tuition and Fees     Graduate Assistantships

Application Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from a recognized college or university in another country, is required.
  • 2.75 GPA or above is required for immediate consideration of your application. If your GPA is less than 2.75, your application will require special review. In this situation, an Extenuating Circumstances statement may be appropriate.
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts from all previous institutions.
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation. 
  • Extenuating circumstances statement (optional). While this is not required, if there is something on your transcript that does not accurately reflect who you are as a student, please write no more than 500 words documenting unusual circumstances or hardships you have faced and the ways in which you have overcome or responded to them.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.

Apply     Graduate Admissions

Elementary Teaching MS Application Deadlines

  U.S.-Based Applicants International Applicants
Fall Start N/A N/A
Spring Start Rolling September 1
Summer Start N/A N/A

Contact Us

Contact Elementary Teaching MS Graduate Coordinator     Learn more about the College of Education     Contact Graduate Studies