Online Master's in Elementary Education Program Details
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Online Master's in Elementary Education Program Outline
AIU's online Master's in Elementary Education is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge to help you reach more students, advance your education and fulfill your dedication to lifelong learning.
AIU’s online Master's in Elementary Education integrates adaptive learning throughout the entire curriculum. With a Master of Education in Elementary Education, candidates will have the opportunity to study up-to-date methods of instruction and assessment to build a deeper understanding of how to develop classroom strategies that are better targeted to today’s elementary- and middle-school students. This one-year online Master's in Education program is designed to help candidates develop the in-depth, specialized knowledge they may be looking for.
Our Online Master's in Elementary Education program can help you learn how to:
- Analyze research findings to respond to academic, physical, social and cultural differences in educating students and recommend method modifications based on research results
- Design educational programs that effectively address objectives integrating the appropriate use of various instructional media and technologies for learning
- Develop educational programs that use the appropriate criteria for selecting curricular content, organization of content and methods of curriculum evaluation
- Create a plan for implementation of learning content in various educational settings
- Evaluate the opportunities and challenges involved in the organizational development and delivery of learning programs using formative and summative instruments
- Evaluate educational situations and problems in order to develop and substantiate solutions using leadership and management strategies
- Demonstrate advanced discipline, appropriate communication skills in written and presentation formats
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American InterContinental University’s Master of Education degree is not designed to meet state educator licensing or advancement requirements; however, it may assist candidates in gaining these approvals in their state of residence depending on those requirements. Contact the state board of education in the applicable state(s) for requirements.
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Online Master's in Elementary Education Courses
Degree Requirements
Division Core
CreditsEDU601 The Education Leader 6 EDU603 Legal, Regulatory, Educational Standards and Ethics 6 EDU605 Research Resources for the Classroom 6 EDU625 Educational Specialty Capstone 6 Total Credit Hours: 24 Elementary Education
CreditsEDU650 Development of the Elementary Student 6 EDU653 The Diverse Elementary Classroom 6 EDU654 Data Applications for Elementary Educators 6 EDU655 Managing the Elementary Learning Environment 6 Total Credit Hours: 24 Total Credit Hours : 48
AIU's Master of Education (M.Ed.), is programmatically accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
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Online Master's in Elementary Education Classes Overview
For an Online Master's in Elementary Education Degree, your classes may include:
The Development of the Elementary Student
The course will focus attention on the elementary student's phyasical, mental and emotional development and potential actions and interventions that may be necessary in the classroom.
The Diverse Elementary Classroom
The candidate will study how to apply concepts of elementary student diversity in creating, carrying out and evaluating educational activities.
Data Applications for Elementary Educators
Emphasis in this course is on the practical applications of available data in the planning and conduct of elementary instruction.
Managing the Elementary Learning Environment
Candidates will consider and learn how to adjust to the varying responsibilities and time requirements associated with the elementary educator's role.
The Education Leader
The candidate will have the opportunity to work to develop a concept of professional behavior and performance appropriate to teachers through an in-depth study of contemporary leadership issues and leadership theories.
Legal, Regulatory, Educational Standards and Ethics
The candidate will have the opportunity to recognize and distinguish among events and issues in education that may call for different actions based on the educator's understanding of legal and regulatory guidelines.
Research Resources for the Classroom
This course will examine ways and means to augment learning and teaching resources in the classroom through effective use of both monetary and non-monetary resources.
Educational Specialty Capstone
The candidate will summarize studies in elementary or secondary education, and demonstrate competency in the specialization requirements.
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Accreditation & Affiliations
American InterContinental University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The Master of Education program has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2026.
AIU is a proud member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), a leading voice on educator preparation. AACTE represents postsecondary institutions with educator preparation programs dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based preparation that assures educators are ready to teach all learners.
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