波尔州立大学

If you’re ready to take on a new leadership role in your school system but want to do it on your own terms, Ball State University offers you one of the most customizable master’s in education in elementary education programs in the nation.

You can choose a degree focus that plays to your academic strengths and interests, whether it’s early childhood education, elementary education, or reading and literacy instruction. If you want to choose a specialty area, you can choose from other focus areas: autism, computer education for teachers, gifted and talented education (high ability), human development and learning, middle school education, response to intervention, or English as a New Language.

Course Requirements

Once admitted to the master’s degree program, you will select a concentration in Early Childhood Education, Reading/Literacy Instruction, or Elementary Education. You may also apply for a graduate certificate or choose a specialty focus area.

Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Early Childhood Education (30 credits)

This program helps you build compelling learning environments for children from birth to age 8, including the roles of early literacy development, child development, classroom creativity, and family and community partnerships in early childhood programs.

Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Reading/Literacy (30 credits)

The teaching of literacy is a central issue in today's school culture. As a teacher you are faced with increasingly complex demands that require a deep understanding of literacy and well-developed decision-making abilities.

Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Elementary Education (30 credits)

While mastering specific classroom skills are critical to becoming an effective teacher, you also need to know the role of education in today’s diverse society, the importance of data-driven assessment, and how technology can support the teaching and learning experience.

Specialties in Related Areas

A specialization can also give you flexibility to customize the master's degree to meet your specific professional goals.

Possible specialties might include:

autism
educational technology for teachers
emotional and behavioral disorders
English as a new language add-on license
gifted and talented education (high ability)
human growth and development
middle school education
response to intervention