Elementary Education (EdS)
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 Professional Core | ||
| EDUF 7116 | Applied Educational Research: Assessing and Monitoring Student Achievement | 3 |
| ELEM 7147 | Investigating Problems in Elementary Education | 3 |
| Area 1 Total | 6 | |
| Area 2 Concentration | ||
| ELEM 7127 | Perspectives in Elementary Education | 3 |
| ELEM 7137 | Advocacy and Public Policy in Elementary Education | 3 |
| ELEM 7155 | Cognitive Development in Young Children | 3 |
| ELEM 7157 | Advanced Assessment in Teaching | 3 |
| ELEM 7167 | Childhood and Society: An Introduction to the Sociology of Childhood | 3 |
| ELEM 7899 | Research in Elementary Education | 3 |
| Area 2 Total | 18 | |
| Area 3 Electives | ||
| Select 6 hours from the list below or other courses approved by advisor. | 6 | |
| Elementary Education in a Contemporary Society | ||
| Theories, Concepts, and Applications of Child Development | ||
| Assessment Methodologies, Instruments, and Procedures in Elementary Education | ||
| Elementary Literacy Education | ||
| Writing and the Young Child | ||
| Developing Mathematical Thinking in the Elementary Classroom | ||
| Developing Scientific Thinking in Young Children | ||
| Elementary Social Studies Education | ||
| Imagination, Curiosity, & Creativity in Teaching and Learning | ||
| Partnerships with Parents and Guardians of Young Children | ||
| Literacy Curriculum and Instruction in Today’s P-12 Schools | ||
| Psychology of Reading: Understanding Readers and the Reading Process | ||
| Literacy Assessment and Effective Curriculum and Instruction | ||
| Applications in Arithmetic and Algebra for K-5 Teachers | ||
| Applications in Geometry and Measurement for K-5 Teachers | ||
| Applications in Data Analysis and Probability for K-5 Teachers | ||
| Integrated Curricular Design and Equity-Focused P-12 STEM Education | ||
| Technology & Application with Problem Based Learning in P-12 STEM Classrooms | ||
| Community-Based P-12 STEM Education | ||
| Area 3 Total | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Professional Activities Requirement | ||
| All candidates must complete and provide verification of a minimum of three professional activities prior to completion of the program (see Advisor for Professional Activities Form) | ||
Note: See advisor for information about all endorsements.
Admission Requirements
- GPA of at least 3.0 on all graduate course work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a graduate degree
- A Level Five (5) or a master's level teaching certificate or eligibility for such certificate in elementary education
- The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher certifications
- Minimum two years of teaching experience while holding a valid teaching certificate
Additional Program Requirements
- Students must earn a 3.0 GPA calculated on all graduate work attempted. "Academic Forgiveness" policy does not apply to graduate studies.
- Students cannot graduate with a grade of "C" in more than one (1) graduate course without an appeal to the College of Education Graduate Council.
- Courses earned with grades of "D" may not be used toward a graduate degree or certificate, but will be calculated in the overall grade point average.
- A minimum of 24 semester hours required for the degree must be earned in residence (75%). Asynchronous (online) and distance learning courses administered through Columbus State University constitute courses taken in residence.
- A maximum of six (6) semester hours of transfer credit or courses taken at CSU prior to full admission to a specialist degree program may be applied toward the degree. Courses with earned grades of "C" or below are not accepted. Courses must be approved by the major advisor and department chair.
- An active TK20 account is a required resource for this program because selected assignments must be submitted electronically using this online platform. TK20 is used by the university to maintain our accreditation, to demonstrate the quality of our academic programs, and to improve teaching and learning.