Elementary Education

Program Options


Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Traditional Masters (M.Ed./M.S.)*

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

*distance learning degree option


Department of Curriculum
and Teaching

The Elementary Education program prepares professionals to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences to meet the needs, capabilities, and interests of children in grades K-6. 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.

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.

Distance Learning Option

Distance program offerings in Elementary Education include the traditional master’s degree. Courses are primarily offered asynchronously via online. Contact the Program Coordinator for additional program specific information relating to technology, exam, software/hardware, and technical competence requirements.

Additional Distance Education Information

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.

Program Faculty

Theresa McCormick

Megan Burton

Charles Eick

Dr. Theresa McCormick
Associate Professor and
Program Coordinator
334.844.6795

Dr. Megan Burton
Assistant Professor
334.844.8141

Dr. Charles Eick
Associate Professor
334.844.6887

Deborah Morowski Octavia Tripp    

Dr. Deborah Morowski
Assistant Professor
334.844.6796

Dr. L. Octavia Tripp
Associate Professor
334.844.6799

   

Last Updated: Jul 02, 2012

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