Become an Elementary Education Major and Start Earning your Teaching License
Coursework for the Masters in Elementary Education major combines current theory with teaching techniques and assessment to give you a comprehensive set of tools to help you succeed in today’s classroom. The program leads to initial certification in elementary education in New Hampshire and includes a 16-week student-teaching practicum that you will complete under the close guidance of a full-time teacher.
Candidate for New Hampshire state teacher certification in elementary education, may be accepted to and begin the program of study right away provide they meet undergraduate degree, GPA and Essay requirements for initial admission. Students must pass Praxis I before applying to the student-teaching portion of the program. Prior to student-teaching placement, candidates must also pass the Praxis II test in their chosen subject area.
Depending on your undergraduate transcripts, M.Ed. students may be required to complete additional undergraduate course work to meet New Hampshire teacher certification standards. Prior to acceptance into the program, SNHU will evaluate your transcripts and determine which, if any, general education requirements must be completed before successful completion of the program and recommendation for teaching licensure.
Elementary Education – Certification K-8
EDU 503 Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics
EDU 521 Exploring the Principles of Education
EDU 533 Learning Through Technology
EDU 537 Social Studies/Arts for Young Children
EDU 535 Early Childhood Health and Science
EDU 543 Learning Theories and Instruction
EDU 552 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
EDU 571 Student Teaching and Seminar (6 credits)
RDG 503 Emerging and Early Literacy Development
RDG 504 Content Area Literacy
RDG 531 Literature for Children PreK-12
SPED 501 The Exceptional Child and Adolescent
Exit Evaluation – thesis or comprehensive examination
Certification in general special education K-12 may be added to the elementary or secondary certification programs. The following additional courses are required for certification in general special education.
SPED 521 Behavior Management
SPED 525 Curriculum Integration for Students with Exceptionalities
SPED 561 IEP: Assessment, Consultation and Collaboration
SPED 571 Special Education Practicum
Education Programs are accredited by:
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
- New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification