Advanced Education | Master of Science in Education: Elementary Education (K-6 Licensed Teachers)
Program Summary and Degree Map
ELED (K-6) Certification Courses (Leads to K-6 licensure for candidates who hold an early childhood, middle or secondary license)1
Degree Requirements (36 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| TEEL 820 | Research Methods in Education (F, S, U) | 3 |
| TEEL 860 | Advanced Classroom Management (F, S, U) | 3 |
| TEEL 858 | Advanced Educational Foundations and Educational Psychology (F, S, U) | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| TEEL 836 | Advanced Literacy for Primary Grades (F, S) 2 | 2 |
| TEEL 842 | Advanced Mathematics for Primary Grades (F, S) 2 | 2 |
| TEEL 837 | Curriculum Integration in the Elementary Grades (F, S) 3 | 2 |
| TEEL 843 | Advanced Mathematics and Science for Intermediate Grades (F, S) 3 | 2 |
| TEEL 878 | Field Experience III (F, S) 4 | 1 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| READ 853 | Advanced Science of Reading I (F, S) 2 | 3 |
| TEEL 857 | Advanced Assessment and Interventions (F, S) 3 | 2 |
| TEEL 859 | Advanced Diverse and Exceptional Learners (F, S, U) | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| TEEL 868 | Elementary School Curriculum (F, S) 5 | 1 |
| Problems in Education II 6 | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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Eligible for K-6 licensure through Kansas State Department of Education after successful completion of the 27 hours above.
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1st 8 weeks.
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2nd 8 weeks.
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16 weeks. Minimum of 80 clock hours - placement arranged by FHSU.
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Placement in a K-6 classroom, which can be the candidate’s current teaching assignment, if approved.
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Students who use financial aid will take this course to meet the minimum hour requirement. This course is not required for program or licensure completion.
Eligible for K-6 licensure through Kansas State Department of Education after successful completion of the 27 hours above.
MSE Degree Completion Courses1
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AEP 855 | Educational Leadership (F, S, U) | 3 |
| AEP 858 | Data Analysis and Assessment (F, S, U) | 3 |
| AEP 867 | Instructional Design and Assessment (F, S, U) | 3 |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Students will be eligible for the MSE degree after successful completion of the 9 hours above and passing a comprehensive examination.
Elementary Education (K-6) Traditional Certification (Leads to K-6 licensure for candidates who do not have a teaching job in Kansas)
Degree Requirements (36 hours)
ELED (K-6) Certification Courses1
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| TEEL 820 | Research Methods in Education (F, S, U) | 3 |
| TEEL 860 | Advanced Classroom Management (F, S, U) | 3 |
| TEEL 858 | Advanced Educational Foundations and Educational Psychology (F, S, U) | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| TEEL 836 | Advanced Literacy for Primary Grades (F, S) 2 | 2 |
| TEEL 842 | Advanced Mathematics for Primary Grades (F, S) 2 | 2 |
| TEEL 837 | Curriculum Integration in the Elementary Grades (F, S) 3 | 2 |
| TEEL 843 | Advanced Mathematics and Science for Intermediate Grades (F, S) 3 | 2 |
| TEEL 878 | Field Experience III (F, S) (minimum of 80 clock hours–placement arranged by FHSU) 4 | 1 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| READ 853 | Advanced Science of Reading I (F, S) 2 | 3 |
| TEEL 857 | Advanced Assessment and Interventions (F, S) 3 | 2 |
| TEEL 859 | Advanced Diverse and Exceptional Learners (F, S, U) | 3 |
| Semester 4 5 | ||
| TEEL 876 | Apprenticeship in Education II (F, S) 4,6 | 1 |
| Problems in Education II (F, S) (up to 4 credit hours) 7 | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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Eligible for K-6 licensure through Kansas State Department of Education after successful completion of the 27 hours above.
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1st 8 weeks.
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2nd 8 weeks.
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16 weeks.
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Before enrolling in Semester 4, students must successfully pass the ELED Praxis Exams.
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Placement in a K-6 classroom – this is an uncompensated, minimum of 40/hours/week requirement.
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Students who use financial aid will take this course to meet the minimum hour
requirement. This course is not required for program or licensure completion.
MSE Degree Completion Courses1
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AEP 855 | Educational Leadership (F, S, U) | 3 |
| AEP 858 | Data Analysis and Assessment (F, S, U) | 3 |
| AEP 867 | Instructional Design and Assessment (F, S, U) | 3 |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Students will be eligible for the MSE degree after successful completion of the 9 hours above and passing a comprehensive examination.
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.