Overview
The Elementary Education program of University of West Georgia promotes research-based practices that ensure that all students can and do learn. Graduates' theoretical and pedagogical knowledge will be deepened as they apply innovative, effective research-based practices in Elementary Education. Program faculty are dedicated to the ideals of social justice and endeavor to equip graduates with the ability work within the existing systems or to change existing systems to bring about equitable environments for all learners.
Objectives
- Master's candidates are committed to students and their learning.
- Master's candidates know the subjects they teach and how to teah those subjects to students.
- Master's candidates are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
- Master's candidates think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
- Master's candidates are members of learning communities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar For P-5 Teachers
- Developing Affective Curricula
- Language Development: Implications for the Childhood Educator
- P-5 School Curriculum
- Special Topics
- Continuing Practicum
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
-
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
-
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Primary Education View 87 other Masters in Primary Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- All graduate applicants must complete the online Grad Application. A one-time application fee of $40 is required.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended are required and should be sent directly to the UWG Graduate Admissions Office.
- Program Specific Admittance Guidelines
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education and be eligible for an Elementary Education clear and renewable certificate or possess a renewable professional certificate in Elementary Education with a minimum overall 2.7 GPA.
Tuition Fee
-
International
16830 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
16830 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
4338 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 241 USD per credit during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.