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The School of Teacher Education offers programs that are specifically designed for the professional development of teachers and school leaders. These programs encompass the preservice, inservice, and continuing education and serve to develop positive attitudes toward the profession of teaching, skills in specific areas, and skills and techniques necessary for continuous professional growth. As part of our continued effort to reach out to teachers and increase access to our programs, we have developed an Online Master of Arts in Elementary Education.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Arts in Elementary Education must have the following:
- A bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing
- Teacher Certification - Please include a copy of your most recent teaching certificate in the application packet
- Application and Fee - Students seeking a graduate degree must obtain (online or through the Graduate Studies office) an Application for Admission (Form A) from the Office of Graduate Studies. The completed form along with a one time application fee of $40.00 (non-refundable) must be returned to the Graduate Studies Office
- Official Transcripts - Graduates of accredited institutions other than Western Kentucky University must submit an official transcript showing the completed degree to the Office of Graduate Studies. Applicants who have not completed the undergraduate degree are required to submit one official transcript at the time of application and one official transcript showing the degree is completed
- GRE scores are required only if applicant attended another institution, and has less than a 2.75 GPA. The GRE is not required for WKU graduates of the Elementary Education or for graduates of accredited institutions in Ky who are certified and have at least a 2.75 GPA.
Application and all supporting materials should be sent directly to: WKU, Office of Graduate Studies, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11010, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Applicants can apply online at www.wku.edu/graduate, or may download a printable application.
Please note: To be eligible for any type of financial aid or a graduate assistantship, you must be admitted in good standing to a degree program. Non-degree seeking students are ineligible for financial aid and graduate assistantships.
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Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Elementary Education requires 30 hours. Hours taken over 30 in the Master of Arts program may transfer to a Rank 1 program.
Please note: All courses are available online, unless otherwise noted. Hybrid courses require two-three meetings on WKU's main campus.
| A. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COMPONENT (18 hrs.) |
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1. Required (9 hrs.) |
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Elementary Education 503 |
Organization of the Elementary School Curriculum |
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Education Foundations 500 |
Research Methods |
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Education 501 |
Seminar: Designing the Professional Development Plan 2 Hrs. (1st semester) |
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Education 596
(online version available Fall '09) |
Portfolio Development and Professional Educator Growth Plan 1 Hr. (Last semester) |
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2. Restricted General Electives (9 hrs.) |
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Education 522 (hybrid course) |
Fundamentals of Differentiated Instruction |
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Education 524 |
Educational Assessment |
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Education 507 (hybrid course) |
Geographic Concepts and Skills for Teachers |
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Literacy 519 |
Reading Foundations of Reading Instruction |
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Education 544 |
Teaching Strategies |
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| B. SPECIALIZED COMPONENT (12 hrs.) |
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Specialized Component, or an endorsement in one of the following is required: English as a Second Language or Technology |
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1. Required Psychology Elective (3 hrs.) |
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Psychology 510 |
Advanced Educational Psychology OR |
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Psychology 511 |
Psychology of Learning |
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2. General Content Electives (6-9 hrs.)
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Chosen with Advisor Approval: |
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BIOLOGY |
COMMUNICATION |
ENGLISH |
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FOLK STUDIES |
GEOGRAPHY |
GEOLOGY |
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HISTORY |
MATHEMATICS |
POLITCAL SCIENCE |
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3. Restricted Content Electives (0-3 hrs.) |
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If fewer than 9 hrs. are selected from General Content Electives, 3 hrs. may be selected from the following courses: |
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Library Media Education 410G |
Storytelling |
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Library Media Education 411G |
Creative Experiences for Children |
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Library Media Education 535 |
Survey of Educational Technology Practices |
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Library Media Education 518 |
Advanced Children’s Literature |
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Library Media Education 537 |
Principles of Educational Technology Applications |
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4. Deficiencies |
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** EXE 516 The Exceptional Child (3 hrs.)
** Must be taken unless Exceptional Education Course is on student’s transcript. |
MASTERS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINES:
Written comprehensive examinations are required of all Master’s degree candidates in teacher education programs. Students should be in their last semester or have completed the course requirements for their Master’s degree program before applying to participate in the comprehensive examination. Comprehensive Exams are given in July, October, and March.
You must have completed (1) EDFN 500, (2) ELED 503, (3) PSY 510, 511, or 540, (4) EDU 522, 524, 544, ELED 505, 506, 507, 509 or LTCY 519, EDU 501 and 6 hrs. in the specialization component. You will respond to test items in three categories: curriculum, methods, and general problem solving.
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