ÈËÊÞÐÔ½»

Graduate and Adult Learning

Master of Arts Education

PRIMARY EDUCATION LICENSURE (PreK-5)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW & LICENSURE FOCUS (100% ONLINE)

  • Core and professional education courses built for elementary-level instruction 
  • Literacy course work aligned to the science of reading clinical practice (practicum + seminar) in primary classrooms 
  • Meets Ohio licensure requirements, with additional field hours required 

CURRICULUM & INTERNSHIP BREAKDOWN

Courses

Pre-Licensure Courses (21 credit hours)

(Previous course work may satisfy these requirements)

  • EDUC 528* Learning Differences & Exceptionalities (3) 
  • EDUC 550 Educational Psychology (3) 
  • EDUC 555* Proactive Approaches to Classroom Management (3) 
  • EDUC 520* Language, Literacy & Communication (3) 
  • EDUC 521 Phonics and the Reading Process (3) 
  • EDUC 523* Content Area Literacy (3) 
  • EDUC 524* Literacy Assessment & Intervention (3) 

Professional Education Courses (18 credit hours) 

  • EDUC 586* Social Studies Methods for Primary (PreK-5) (3) 
  • EDUC 588* Science Methods for Primary (PreK-5) (3) 
  • EDUC 592* Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3) 
  • EDUC 593* Primary Education (3) 
  • EDUC 594* Arts in Primary Education (3) 
  • EDUC 599* Math Methods for Primary (PreK-5) (3) 

Clinical / Practice Courses (4 credit hours)

  • EDUC 692 Primary Education Practicum (3) 
  • EDUC 693 Primary Education Seminar (1) 

Additional field hours are required. 

For a complete listing of MAE requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the 

Image
Master's With Five Additional Classes
COURSES NEEDED TO ADD THE MASTER'S DEGREE

Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 605 Leading and Learning in a Culture of Change (3)
  • EDUC 606 Invitational and Inclusive Education (3)
  • EDUC 608 Critical Pedagogy: The Transformational Educator (1)
  • MOLP 782 Informed Decision Making (3)

Choose One of the Following:

  • EDUC 700 Research Seminar and Project (3)
  • EDUC 710 Practitioner Seminar and Project (3)

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A PRIMARY EDUCATION LICENSURE?

Holding a Primary Education Licensure prepares you to:

  • Teach preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1–5 in public or private schools
  • Serve as a literacy or reading intervention specialist in early grades
  • Work in curriculum development or instructional coaching at elementary levels
  • Transition into dual licensure or leadership roles down the line

CAREER OUTCOMES & OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of this program may pursue roles such as:

  • Elementary school teacher (PreK–5)
  • Early childhood education specialist
  • Literacy interventionist / reading coach
  • Elementary curriculum specialist or instructional leader
Ready to add a license and advance your teaching career? Take the next step with ÈËÊÞÐÔ½»'s 100% online programs!
Let's Get Started

Contact Information

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh
Director of Graduate Teacher Education Programs
ÈËÊÞÐÔ½» University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8470
E-mail: grubaugh@muskingum.edu

 

Back to top