Elementary Education Online Master of Education

The Early Childhood through Grade 6 with Science of Teaching Reading and English as a Second Language Supplemental Teacher Certification Program at the University of North Texas is designed for students whose goal is to become a teacher in an EC-6 classroom. This certification path includes preparation in the Science of Teaching Reading, a new initiative in the State of Texas that prepares teachers to implement instruction in reading, especially with young learners. English as a Second Language courses develop knowledge and skills critical to the success of English Language Learners in today’s classrooms.

The degree program associated with this certification features:

• Options include English as a Second Language (ESL); Special (SPED) Education; and Bilingual Education.
• Begin foundational coursework in education earlier during Freshman and Sophomore years as students complete their general core requirements.
• Expanded opportunities for field experiences in actual classrooms and a variety of learning contexts starting early in the program and continuing through clinical teaching.

Students should consult with their advisors to determine the best sequence for taking core courses, prerequisite courses, major courses, and courses in the blocks. Part of this degree is the last three long semesters of the professional development sequence (called Blocks: A, B, and C). Courses in Block A may/not require field experiences at local early childhood education centers, elementary schools, and partnering community organizations. Additionally, the final two long semesters (Blocks B & C) involve full-day internship experiences at local schools.

Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading and ESL Supplemental

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• EDBE 2050 - Understanding and Teaching Multilingual Students
• EDBE 3050 - Teaching English as an Additional Language
• EDCI 4010 - Classrooms as Communities
• EDEC 1010 - Learning With and From Children
• EDEE 1010 - Teaching as Advocacy for Equity
• EDEE 3330 - Teaching Science EC-6
• EDEE 3340 - Teaching Social Studies EC–6
• EDEE 4350 - Mathematics in Grades EC–8
• EDEE 4890 - Practice-Based Research
• EDLE 2010 - How Schools Work
• EDRE 3350 - Early Language and Literacy Development
• EDRE 4850 - Teaching the Tools and Practices of Reading Across the Curriculum EC-6
• EDRE 4860 - Teaching the Tools and Practices of Writing across the Curriculum EC-6
• EDSP 4350 - Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in General Education
• EPSY 2010 - How People Learn
• COUN 2600 - Culture-Centered Social and Emotional Learning in the Schools
• LTEC 2600 - Digital Tools in Education

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3. Financial aid awards will be disbursed 10 days prior to the first day of class. Awards will not disburse if you are enrolled in only 3 credit hours.
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