Elementary Education, Master of Arts (MA)
Mission: The mission of the graduate MA elementary program is to prepare advanced candidates to gain a deeper insight into theory and practice and develop qualities of scholarship and academic discipline that contribute to the profession.
Educators who are currently certified may wish to pursue advanced study in order to improve their skills and knowledge in their respective field. Georgia educators who complete the Master of Arts degree in a field in which they hold certification are eligible for a certification upgrade. In-field Master of Arts degrees do NOT lead to initial certification.
Prerequisite Degree: Bachelor’s and Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education (PreK-5)
Course Requirements
| EDUC 6638 | Advanced Assessment and Instruction in Reading | 3 |
| EDUC 6642 | Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 6699 | Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 7701 | Critical Analysis of Current Trends and Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 7703 | Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 7730 | School Law | 3 |
| EDEM 7788 | Capstone/Exhibition | 3 |
EDEC 7788: (must be taken last semester of program) This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont University.
Content and Methodology:
Select one with advisor
| EDUC 6628 | Literature for Children: Expanding Students' Reading Abilities and Interests | 3 |
| EDUC 6630 | Mathematics Methods in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6634 | Social Studies Methods in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6636 | Science Methods in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6686/EDUC 4486 | Instructional Methods for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| EDUC 7723 | Programs, Curriculum and Methods for Gifted Students | 3 |
Electives:
Select two with advisor (6 hours)
Total Minimum Number of Hours Course Work: 30
Minimum Hours of Field Experience: 20
Program Completion Requirements
- Submit and have approved an application for graduation the semester before graduation;
- Overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted, with not more than one grade of “C”;
- Minimum course work hours: 30;
- Minimum field experience hours: 20; and
- Successful completion of Capstone.