MEd in Elementary Education Online Degree at MC

Take a Closer Look at Our M.Ed. 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.

Discover why MC is a great choice for your education degree!

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

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.

Term	Start Date	App Deadline	Document Deadline	Registration Deadline	Tuition Deadline	Class End Date
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
Summer 1	5/6/24	4/24/24	4/29/24	4/30/24	5/1/24	6/23/24
Summer 2	6/24/24	6/12/24	6/17/24	6/18/24	6/19/24	8/11/24
Fall I	8/19/24	8/7/24	8/12/24	8/13/24	8/14/24	10/6/24
Fall II	10/14/24	10/2/24	10/7/24	10/8/24	10/9/24	12/1/24

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.

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 College
Graduate Admissions Office
MC Box 4067
Clinton, MS 39058

Photocopies of your educator's license can be faxed to 601-925-7368 or emailed to GPS@mc.edu.

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 khallman@mde.k12.ms.us. Be sure to include your full name and social security number in correspondence.

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.

Tuition Information

Total Tuition

$11,970
Duration

10 Months
Credit Hours

30 hours
Tuition Per Credit Hour

$399
Per Course

$1,197

Learn more about our affordable tuition

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 rates may change at any time.

Program Accreditation

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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“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

Assistant Professor, Teacher Education & Leadership at MC

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Appreciating Culture and Diversity as a Teacher

The United States Census Bureau projected that the U.S. would become a majority-minority nation for the first time in 2043. The 2020 Census confirms that assertion, finding that the U.S. population was more racially and ethnically diverse than ten years prior. The survey found that the “most prevalent racial or ethnic group for the United States was the White alone non-Hispanic population at 57.8%. This decreased from 63.7% in 2010.” Their predictions also show that the total number of the Hispanics, Black Americans, Asians, American Indians and Alaska Natives and others will grow to comprise over 50% of the population by 2060.

What Can You Do With a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education?

Elementary school educators view a Master of Education in Elementary Education as a way to further their teaching careers. As much as this is true, an M.Ed. in elementary education can enhance career prospects well beyond the classroom, enabling graduates to pursue leadership roles in a school setting or launch a freelance business creating professional resources for publishers.

Importance of Math and Science for Elementary Students

It is important for young learners to establish a solid foundation in math and science. In addition to the inherent pleasure students can find exploring these subjects and the self-confidence built by mastery, this essential academic preparation opens doors to financial literacy, critical thinking and healthy decision-making. Moreover, these skills correlate to the health of the nation’s economy, as it relies on a workforce proficient in math and science. With the long-standing reality that U.S. students lag far behind other countries in math and science, it is essential that schools address this disparity in early learning.

Importance of Reading for Elementary Students

The Center for Public Education states, “Reading is the Open Sesame for acquiring knowledge: learn to read, and you can read to learn just about anything.” Children begin the process of learning to read long before entering school as they acquire vocabulary and background knowledge. But when they enter school, it is not long before they can and must use reading skills and strategies to learn all about the world around them in every subject and content area.

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