Elementary Education, Master of Education

In addition to University Requirements:

• Complete individual plan requirements.

Candidates in this program are required to demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skills, and professional knowledge to be eligible to graduate from this program. In addition to course grades, content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge or skills are demonstrated through candidate performance on key assessments embedded in the following course(s):

• ECI 620, ECI 649, ECI 675, ECI 698

Minimum Units for Completion	30
Additional Admission Requirements	Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Emphasis, Minor, or Certificate Required	An emphasis, minor, or certificate is required for this major.
Thesis	Thesis may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
Oral Defense	Oral Defense may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
Research	Individualized research may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
Some online/blended coursework	Required
Progression Plan Link	View Program of Study

Additional Admission Requirements

• Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

• The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
  
  Admission requirements include the following:

  • Transcripts.
  • Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.

  
  Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.
  
  Ready to apply? Begin your application now.

  International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.

• • IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• • Teaching Certificate - if the applicant has one

Master's Requirements

• Take the following 30 units:
  
  Core Requirement (12 units):

  • ECI 531 (3 units)
  • ECI 671 (3 units)

  Select one course from (3 units):

  • EPS 580, EPS 605, EPS 610, EPS 611
  • EDF 500, EDF 630, EDF 670, EDF 671, EDF 672, EDF 673, EDF 677
  Select one course from (3 units)
  • EPS 525,
  • EDR 610, EDR 611

• Emphasis Requirements (18 units)
  Choose one of the following:
  
  Continuing Professional Emphasis:
  Select two courses from (6 units):

  • ECI 521, ECI 602, ECI 603, ECI 642, ECI 643, ECI 644, ECI 645
  Select one course from (3 units):
  
  • ECI 524, ECI 647, ECI 648, ECI 593, ECI 652, ECI 659, ECI 696
  Select one course from (3 units):
  • ECI 620, ECI 649, ECI 675
  Select one course from (3 units):
  • ESE 510, ESE 548
  • ETC 557
  • BME 530
  Additional coursework, select from (3 units):
  • ECI 698 (3 units)
  or
  • ECI 699 - for the research, writing, and oral defense of an approved thesis (3 units)

• Please note that if you choose the thesis option you may end up taking more than the 6 units of thesis credit you can count toward your degree because you must register for ECI 699 each semester while you are working on your thesis.
  
  Also note that preparing a thesis generally requires one semester of residency, in Fall, Spring, or Summer.

• Reading K-12 Emphasis
  
  Take the following 18 units:

  • ECI 530, ECI 541, ECI 551, ECI 661, ECI 687 (15 units)
  • Select one course from:  ECI 602, ECI 642, or ECI 651. The courses in the Reading section of this degree will qualify you for a K-8 Reading Endorsement through the Arizona Department of Education. (3 units)

• Please be aware that at least fifty percent of your courses must be at the 600-level or above.
  
  Courses are offered during Fall, Spring, and Summer in Flagstaff and at statewide locations.

• Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

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