Master of Education Degree (Elementary Education Concentration)

Why earn your M.Ed. from HIU? Teachers are lifelong students. Whether in their own classroom or in the Hope International University classroom, the best teachers strive for the pursuit of knowledge for themselves and their students. Teachers are always learning, and now you can make the decision to formalize your growth with a graduate degree in education and concentration in elementary education.

What are the benefits of earning your Master of Education graduate degree? It will advance your teaching career while helping you give back more within your school or district.

The Master of Education (Concentration in Elementary Education) with SB2042 Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Degree program is designed for educators seeking a master’s degree and a teaching credential for a career in California public K-6 elementary schools or self-contained classrooms. The program provides a background in theory, principles, materials, and teaching methodology for successful application in classroom settings. The emphasis prepares and entitles individuals to teach students who are English Learners (ELs).

Students may complete the combined degree and credential program in 15-20 months by attending evening classes, completing coursework online, or a combination of both.

During and following completion of the Master of Education (Elementary Education Concentration) students will: 

• Demonstrate subject matter competence.
• Develop pedagogical strategies, classroom management skills, and an appreciation of the diversity of students. 
• Exemplify Christian leadership in the classroom. 
• Demonstrate professional scholarship.

Master of Education (Elementary Education Concentration) career opportunities include:

• Counselor
• Head Start or Pre-School Director
• K-12 Teacher
• Missionary
• Overseas Teacher
• Principal or Assistant Principal
• Program Specialist or Director
• Youth Minister/Pastor

Education students seeking the SB2042 Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential must meet the following requirements prior to student teaching:

• Basic Writing Skills Requirement - contact College of Education Credential Analyst for specifics 
• Passing score on appropriate subject-matter examination of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) or completion of a Commission (CTC) approved subject-matter program 
• Fingerprint/Live Scan
• CTC Certificate of Clearance 
• CPR/First Aid Certification 
• TB Test 
• Verify US Constitution Requirement

Students seeking the SB2042 Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential must meet the following additional criteria prior to submission of application for a credential:

• Passing score on the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Tasks 
• Passing score on the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
• The M.Ed. (Elementary Education Concentration) program will be completed after 50 units 

The Master of Education (Concentration in Elementary Education) program with SB2042 Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Degree program consists of the following course sequence:

Prerequisites:

• EDU5625 Technology for Teachers – 3 units
• EDU5640 Issues in Education during Middle Childhood through Adolescent Development – 3 units
• EDU5820 Introductory Practicum for Elementary Teachers – 3 units

See our Undergraduate Program for Prerequisite Options.

Credential Courses:

• EDU5100 Foundations of Education - 3 units
• EDU5330 Diversity: Language Acquisition and Methods - 3 units
• EDU5340 Methods of Language Arts and Reading Instruction – 3 units 
• EDU5350 Methods of Mathematics and Science Instruction – 3 units 
• EDU5360 Methods of Integrated Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School – 3 units 
• EDU5410 Special Populations – 3 units 
• EDU5810 Student Teaching – 5 units 
• EDU5890 Advanced Student Teaching - 5 units EDU5910 Student Teaching Seminar - 1 unit 
• EDU5911 Advanced Student Teaching Seminar – 1 unit

Additional Courses Required for the M.Ed.

Choose one of the following: 

• EDU5150 Ethics in Education: Spiritual and Philosophical Foundations – 3 units 
• EDU6620 Legal Aspects of Education – 3 units EDU6490 School Community Relations – 3 units

Capstone Project: Students will select one of either Action Research or Thesis: 

Action Research Units:

• EDU6920 Action Research A: Understanding Inquiry and Data - 2 units
• EDU6930 Action Research B: Understanding Program Design and Evaluation - 2 units
• EDU6940 Action Research C: Master’s Project - 2 units

Choose from one of the following:

• EDU5610 Contemporary Issues in Education - 3 units
• EDU5850 Education Research for Effective Teaching and Learning – 3 units

Thesis Units:

• EDU5200 Data Analysis - 3 units
• EDU6910 Introduction to Research and Evaluation - 3 units
• EDU6990 Thesis - 3 units

WSCUC and CTC Accreditation 

HIU’s SB2042 Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential program has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). This additional professional accreditation supplements HIU’s regional accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

NOTE for Washington State students: Eligibility for initial educator certification in Washington is based on completion of a state-approved educator preparation program. This program is approved in California. Even though you may be residing in Washington while in this program, your application for educator certification in Washington will be processed as an out-of-state application. Go to http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information. Educators are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for educator advancement.

Financial Aid is available.

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