Master of Education in Elementary Education online
Prepare to meet the needs of all learners in elementary school environments.
Program Overview
Take a closer look at our online Master of Education in Elementary Education program
The 100% online Master of Education in Elementary Education degree from Mississippi College is designed for educators who want an in-depth study of topics specific to enriching the instruction of elementary students. With a faith-based curriculum and dedicated faculty who are practitioners first, MC values the integration of faith and learning through the educational process.
Our program is flexible, featuring multiple start dates and accelerated coursework so that you can achieve your goals while you continue working. Whether acquiring the knowledge and skills that are essential to curriculum development or emphasizing current research and theory as it relates to elementary teaching methodologies, our online M.Ed. in Elementary Education program will prepare you to effectively respond to your students' needs.
In as few as 10 months, you can be prepared to take advantage of new elementary education career opportunities in education and training. Possible roles with this degree include Education Researcher, Resource Teacher, Team Leader or Elementary Instruction Specialist. This degree also affords a stepping stone to your doctoral studies.
After completing this accredited online education program, students can apply to the Mississippi Department of Education for an upgrade from a Class A license to a Class AA license.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply research and analysis practices to effectively integrate current, research-based theory and practice
- Create and modify effective assessment and evaluative procedures to meet the needs of all learners
- Design and implement lesson plans and prepare curricula that respects and reflects diverse cultural experiences, as well as differentiate instruction for different learning needs
- Effectively integrate technology across the curriculum
- Demonstrate an understanding of content knowledge in subject areas outlined in the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards, as well as national and other states' standards
- Apply research and analysis practices to effectively integrate current, research-based theory and practice
- Create and modify effective assessment and evaluative procedures to meet the needs of all learners
- Design and implement lesson plans and prepare curricula that respects and reflects diverse cultural experiences, as well as differentiate instruction for different learning needs
- Effectively integrate technology across the curriculum
- Demonstrate an understanding of content knowledge in subject areas outlined in the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards, as well as national and other states' standards
The Mississippi College Teacher Education and Leadership Department was granted full accreditation of all educator licensure programs at both the initial and advanced levels in April 2021 from the CAEP Accreditation Council.
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Tuition
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Mississippi College prides itself on offering a quality private school education at public university prices. Our pay-by-the course tuition for the Master of Education in Elementary Education online degree program is affordable and priced with the working student in mind. Financial aid may also be available for students who qualify.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. Elem Ed | $399 | $1,197 | $11,970 |
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Application Process
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov.
- Enter the code of 002415 to choose MC as one of your options.
If you have questions regarding financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Department at 601-925-3212.
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Calendar
See how our course schedule is designed for flexibility
The School of Education offers multiple start dates each year for the convenience of our M.Ed. in Elementary Education online students. Students should consider application date deadlines, turn in all the required documents, register for classes and pay tuition for their desired program start date.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I | 8/21/23 | 8/9/23 | 8/14/23 | 8/15/23 | 8/16/23 | 10/8/23 |
| Fall II | 10/16/23 | 10/4/23 | 10/9/23 | 10/10/23 | 10/11/23 | 12/3/23 |
| Spring I | 1/8/24 | 12/27/23 | 1/1/24 | 1/2/24 | 1/3/24 | 2/25/24 |
| Spring II | 3/4/24 | 2/21/24 | 2/26/24 | 2/27/24 | 2/28/24 | 4/21/24 |
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Admissions
Check out the qualifications for our online degree
The School of Education admission process has specific requirements that students must meet to enroll in the Master of Education in Elementary Education online program. Find out the requirements, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Official Transcripts
- Teaching License
- Exam Scores
M.Ed. in Elementary Education Online Requirements
- Send all official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities
- Must have bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from a regionally accredited institution with a 2.5 GPA
- Must hold a standard, renewable teaching license in Elementary Education; a copy must be on file with MC Grad Admissions office
- Documentation of appropriate, professional test scores
- Must maintain 3.0 GPA through program
Transcripts should be sent to:
Mississippi CollegeGraduate Admissions Office
MC Box 4067
Clinton, MS 39058
Photocopies of your educator's license can be faxed to 601-925-7368 or emailed to [email protected].
Comprehensive Exam
- Applies to all M.Ed. programs and is taken by the student upon completion of program coursework
- A student with a 3.75 cumulative GPA will be exempt from the exam
- If student does not meet the required GPA, he/she can complete online or in written format and will have one additional attempt to complete if he/she does not pass the first time
License: A photocopy of your Standard Class Educator's License issued by a state department of education or a state educator licensing agency. You must hold a STANDARD, 5-YEAR, RENEWABLE LICENSE to be considered. If you do not have a copy, your school district usually has one on file and will make a copy for you, or an individual may request a duplicate copy of a license by submitting a completed Licensure Application and a $5 money order (personal checks not accepted) to the Mississippi Department of Education; Office of Educator Licensure; P.O. Box 771; Jackson, MS 39205.
Exam Scores: Documentation of acceptable scores are required. You may request the Office of Educator Licensure to provide scores on file by submitting a written request to the Mississippi Department of Education; Office of Educator Licensure; P.O. Box 771; Jackson, MS 39205. The request may also be sent by email to Kathy Hallman at [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name and social security number in correspondence.
Courses
Discover the degree plan for our online elementary education program
To complete the Master of Education in Elementary Education online program, students must complete 9 semester hours of core courses, 15 semester hours of advanced content method and 6 hours of electives for a total of 30 credit hours.
"If you want to learn best practices, engage in meaningful activities, and learn to research in a way that will benefit you in your classroom, MC is the place for you."
– Dr. Sydney Margaret Holbert
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