Distance Learning: Traditional Masters (M.Ed. / M.S.) in Elementary Education

Elementary teachers now have the opportunity to earn a master’s degree with a Class A Alabama teaching certificate through distance education. As a distance education student, you will receive instruction from Auburn University elementary education faculty who teach on campus courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The purpose of the course work within the degree is designed to update students' knowledge and skills in research-based language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies content, educational psychology, curriculum and teaching, evaluation of teaching and learning, and foundations of education. The master's degree is intended to help teachers develop higher levels of competence and expertise than is possible in initial certification programs.

Accreditation and Approvals

Auburn University holds regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Auburn University’s College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist programs in Elementary Education are approved by the Alabama State Board of Education. In addition, the State of Alabama signs the National Association of State Directors of Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement which facilitates the applications of graduates when they apply for certification in other states.

Last Updated: Jul 18, 2012