Overview

Mission

The College of Education builds on a foundation of success in research, teaching and service by:

fostering depth and breadth of knowledge
conducting relevant and innovative research
developing culturally competent leaders and practitioners
collaborating with and providing services to diverse local, national and international partners to address real-world problems of practice
advancing an environment where diversity, social justice and equity are paramount.

The Elementary Education MAT program offered at University of Memphis includes coursework in child development, learning theory, social foundations of education and teaching methods. Many courses have extensive fieldwork and are frequently taught at public school sites. The degree program is designed to prepare students to meet competencies for Tennessee licensure. Upon completion of all degree requirements, including student teaching, and all testing (PRAXIS) requirements, students may apply for initial teacher licensure in Tennessee.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Models of Instruction
Instructional Design and Education Technology
Child Psychology Applied to Education
Literacy Development K-4
Methods for Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Grades
Methods for Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades
Methods for Teaching Math in the Elementary Grades

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students should apply approximately three to six weeks prior

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Early Childhood Education Primary Education View 260 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copies of all undergraduate (and graduate, if any) transcripts.
MAT candidates must apply for admission to TEP before the end of the second semester and fulfill all TEP requirements. Candidates must have a 3.0 graduate GPA to be admitted to TEP and maintain a 3.0 GPA while in the graduate program.
Word Education Services (WES) transcript evaluation report or equivalent (report from WES iGPA calculator is acceptable).
GRE General Score (recommended).
At least three letters of recommendations.
Personal statement.
CV (showing previous research experience, if any).

Tuition Fee

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International

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5670 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

8796 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4398 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

6252 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3126 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Memphis

955 - 1582 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Elementary Education.

Available Scholarships

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