Overview
The Elementary Education program at Columbus State University provides advanced professional and pedagogical studies that develop expertise in the knowledge, skills, and habits of accomplished teachers.
Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Learning Outcomes
- Upon completion of the program of study, students completing the MEd program in Early Childhood Education will:
- plan, implement, evaluate, and describe elements of developmentally appropriate practices, including the use of technology, instructional media, and online teaching, for diverse learners (scholarship, teaching);
- identify and explain how influential educational psychologists (i.e. Piaget, Erickson, Skinner, Maslow) and significant events in history have impacted the field of early childhood education and classroom instruction (scholarship);
- identify and use current trends and research in contemporary curriculum theory grounded in the historical context to refine classroom practices (scholarship, teaching)
- create and use a variety of teaching and authentic assessment strategies to enhance learning opportunities for children in the following curriculum areas: language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, and movement education (teaching); and
Accreditation
Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Educational Research Methods
- Foundations of Collaborative Student Support
- Early Childhood in Contemp Society
- Theories, Concepts, and Applications of Child Development
- Assessment Methodologies, Instruments, and Procedures in Early Childhood
- Foundations of Special Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Primary Education View 258 other Masters in Primary Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
- A clear renewable teaching license or documentation of eligibility for certification (approved program completion and applicable licensure exam scores)
- The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher certifications
Tuition Fee
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International
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1260 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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