Elementary Education (M.S.Ed.)

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Program: Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.)
School of Education
College of Professional Studies

Neff Hall ~ 260-481-6861

Student Learning Outcomes:

Developed for practicing teachers, this 30-credit graduate M.S.Ed. program will allow the educator candidate to strengthen their teaching practice and professional expertise through both core courses and self-designed specializations. Elective courses can be individually selected based on interest, or they can lead to a certificate or additional licensure area.

The Degree:

To earn the Master of Science in Education with a major in Elementary Education, you must satisfactorily complete the required minimum of 30 graduate credit hours, and you must satisfy the requirements of Purdue University Fort Wayne (Regulations) and the College.

It is recommended that students take the five core courses in the first year of their program followed by the five elective courses.
At least 15 of the 30 total credits toward the M.S.Ed. must be completed at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Admission Requirement: Please note: Admission to the Purdue Fort Wayne Elementary Education graduate program requires an official transcript reflecting 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Grade Point Average Scale.

To earn the master’s degree with a major in elementary education, you must satisfactorily complete the following program:

Elementary Core (15 credits)

Elective Courses (15 Credits)

School of Education or other education-focused electives (choose 5)

Recommended Educational Leadership Electives
EDU 50001 - Introduction to Educational Leadership Cr. 3.
EDU 50002 - Instruction in the Context of Curriculum Cr. 3.
EDU 60800 - Legal Perspectives on Education Cr. 3.
Recommended Special Education Electives
EDU 56500 - Collaboration & Service Delivery Cr. 3.
EDU 52502 - Survey of Mild Handicaps Cr. 3.
EDU 55300 - Classroom Management & Behavior Support Cr. 3.
Recommended Counselor Education Electives
EDU 51400 - Life Span Development: Birth to Death Cr. 3.
EDU 57500 - Multicultural Counseling Cr. 3.
EDU 58000 - Topical Seminar in Counseling and Guidance Cr. 1-3.
With program director approval, other graduate-level education-focused courses may fulfill this requirement.
Certificates and additional licensure (first 15 credits count toward Master’s, final three needed for certificate)
- Teaching English as a New Language
- Computer Science Education

Total (30 Credits)

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the Graduate Director.