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Post-baccalaureate students seeking a teaching certificate
through any of EIU's state approved certification programs must meet
the full intent of the respective programs. All previous course work,
either graduate or undergraduate, will be evaluated in terms of current
requirements. This will include general education, a major, and the
professional education requirements. To initiate the transcript evaluation
process, contact Bonnie Wilson in
the College of Education and Professional
Studies
The purpose of this program of advanced
studies is to further the professional abilities and scholarly preparation
of teachers at levels ranging from preschool through the middle school
level. Upon completion of an approved course of study, the student is
awarded the Master of Science in Education degree. The preparation of
competent master teachers for classroom teaching and for other positions
of leadership in preschool, elementary, and middle level education is
among the department's highest goals.
Admission to The Graduate School is the first stage of admission for
students seeking candidacy for master's degrees offered through an academic
department. Online Application
To be eligible for Elementary Education degree candidacy, applicants
must meet all of the requirements for admission to The Graduate School.
In addition, each student must complete and submit:
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Departmental admission application (mailed to the candidate upon the Department's
receipt of an admission packet from The Graduate School)
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A copy of transcripts showing required 3.0 GPA within last 60 hours
(or 3.0 GPA in first 12 hours of graduate coursework - generally included
within the admission packet)
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A copy of current teaching certificate. If you do not have certification
at the appropriate level, you will need to complete the coursework
necessary for certification, which may entail undergraduate and graduate
credits. Please refer to "Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification"
information above.
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Two letters of recommendation - professional sources
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Resume
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A letter of application expressing your goals for the master's program
The completed Departmental admission application, with additional documents
as requested, must be received no later than midterm () to be considered for admission
for the following semester.
Candidates admitted to the Master of Science - Elementary Education
program are assigned with a graduate faculty member for advisement.
A graduate study
plan, which is developed by the student and his/her
advisor prior to the completion of Phase I,
must be approved by the advisor and graduate coordinator.
The course of study consists of 35-36 semester hours of course credit
with an applied-action research or thesis requirement. The program is
designed to encompass three areas: basic courses in education (these
courses provide a background in fundamental educational theory), specific
requirements in an area of emphasis (15 hours minimum) and a research
component. Students may choose courses according to individual needs,
teaching level and professional interests. Degree requirements of The
Graduate School must also be met.
This area provides coursework and research opportunities
for teachers pursuing advanced study in working with children from
birth to 8 years of age. Graduate students may choose special courses
in asseessment; working with families; brain development; infant,
toddler and preschool teaching; K-3 environments; and children with
special needs.
This integrated emphasis is designed to meet the curricular
needs of elementary classrooms of today. The orientation of these
courses will emphasize teaching across all disciplines, including
the fine arts.
This area of emphasis provides coursework and research
opportunities for teachers pursuing advanced study in elementary education.
It includes courses in various disciplines.
This area meets the six hours established by the state
of Illinois for an endorsement in middle level education. In addition,
three courses specifically dedicated to teaching middle-level students
and additional electives complete the area of emphasis.
Courses in this area meet the standards of the International
Reading Association. Specific courses in reading may be selected that
will lead to the reading teacher endrorsement in Illinois, including
a graduate level practicum. Also addressed are foundations of reading,
content area reading, assessment and diagnosis of reading problems,
developmental reading methods and remedial reading instruction.
Graduate faculty in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary and
Middle Level Education are involved in teaching, scholarly research, grant
writing and service partnerships with schools. The department focuses
on bridging theory with practice and preparing of a cadre of qualified
teachers at the master's level.
Evening classes, off-campus classes, summer sessions and independent
study arrangements are offered, permitting students to pursue degrees
while meeting other personal and professional commitments.
Off-Campus Schedules
On-Campus Schedules
Summer College for Teachers - 2008
Send a completed application
form along with a statement of personal
goals to the attention of:
Department Chair
Department of Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle Level Education
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
This webpage has been updated to follow the requirements for the ELE graduate program which becomes effective with the Fall 2006 catalog. Students entering the program prior to Fall 2006 may continue to follow the requirements in effect for their catalog year based upon the individual study plan approved by the assigned advisor and the department. Please use the following page to view links and documents appropriate for your degree program:
http://www.eiu.edu/~eemedu/graduate/graduateprograms.php
Last Updated 7/25/06 |
