Central to Inspiring Young Minds.
Central’s Master of Science in Elementary Education provides graduates the knowledge, pedagogical skills, and professional dispositions necessary to become exceptional teachers in grades 1 through 6. The program is ideal for bachelor’s degree holders (some exceptions apply) who wish to pursue coursework leading to an initial certification in Elementary Education.
Program Features
- Start dates in January
- 33-credit program
- Evening courses in hybrid format on-campus and online
- Cohort model
- Completed in 1.5 years following cohort schedule
- Easy to follow plan of study
- Field and student teaching experiences in public schools
- Designed to prepare graduates for certification in elementary education
- Free on-campus childcare options
- Financial aid available
What You'll Gain
- Individualized advising, guidance, and support from faculty invested in your success
- Creative teaching strategies to engage students and foster optimal learning environments
- Ability to use a variety of approaches to assess student learning
- Understanding of the role inquiry plays in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Skills to develop educational content based on sound instructional strategies
- Ability to adjust instructional approaches in response to differing learning styles
- Opportunity to collaborate and learn from peers in your field