Elementary Education
Master鈥檚 Degree Program (M.Ed.)
Earn your master鈥檚 in elementary education from anywhere in Alaska. You can also become a certified elementary teacher in one year and continue working on your master's degree while you are employed in your own classroom. This program gives you maximum flexibility, and specialized training to teach in rural and urban Alaska.
Our master鈥檚 in elementary education (with K-8 teacher certification) is grounded in local knowledge and experience. That means you鈥檒l gain a deeper understanding of who your students are and where they live, growing your skills as a teacher in the process. You鈥檒l also have a variety of opportunities to apply your learning in the classroom, through fieldwork experiences and an internship guided by a mentor teacher.
Requirements for the Master鈥檚 Degree in Elementary Education
The elementary education master鈥檚 degree includes post-bachelor teacher licensure. When you apply to the postbaccalaureate program you can also apply for the master鈥檚 degree. Or, you can complete your licensure and then pursue your master鈥檚 degree when you鈥檙e ready.
Completing your postbaccalaureate certification gives you 15 graduate-level credits toward the master鈥檚 in elementary education. Designed with working teachers in mind, you have up to six years to complete the master鈥檚 degree.
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Why Earn Your Master鈥檚 in Elementary Education at UAF?
Earning your elementary education master鈥檚 degree is a great way to advance your professional skills and your earning potential. Read on to find out why the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers one of the best elementary education master鈥檚 programs in the state.
What Can You Do With a Master鈥檚 in Elementary Education?
Our graduates are kindergarten and elementary school teachers in rural and urban school districts across Alaska. Some find jobs in other parts of the country, or in international schools. Many of our graduates are offered positions through our internship and fieldwork opportunities.
In addition to developing your teaching skills and potentially boosting your salary, earning your master鈥檚 degree opens up additional opportunities for school leadership, career advancement and community engagement.
Each state has its own unique requirements for authorization. If you are planning to seek a professional license or certificate in a state other than Alaska, please see the state listings website.
What Classes Are Required for Elementary Education Majors?
The master鈥檚 in elementary education explores methods for teaching mathematics, language arts, science and social studies. You鈥檒l also learn about research and data gathering techniques, with a special emphasis on Alaska and indigenous knowledge. Fieldwork is integrated throughout the curriculum, and you have the option to complete the degree with a thesis or research project.
Programs Related to Elementary Education
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