Program Overview
The Elementary Education at Fairfield University is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Elementary Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Fairfield, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Elementary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Contexts of Education in the Primary Grades\', \'Philosophical Foundations of Education\', \'Developing Literacy in the Elementary School: Primary Grades\', \'Learning Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom\', \'Introduction to Educational Technology\', \'Empowering Struggling Readers and Writers in the Elementary Grades\', \'Exceptional Learners in the Mainstream\', "Learning and the Child\'s Experience", \'Supporting Science and Health-based Inquiry and Action by Elementary Students\', \'Contemporary Schooling In Society\', \'Extending Literacy in the Elementary School: Grades 3-6\', \'Developing Integrated Curriculum for Elementary Students: Inquiry and Action\', \'Student Teaching: Immersion in a Community of Practice\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the M.A. in Elementary Education must hold a bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) and give promise of meeting the standards set by the School. Applicants for certification must have completed at least 39 general education credits, including at least one course in the each of the following areas:
- English
- Natural science
- Mathematics
- Social studies (including a survey course in U.S. history)
- Foreign language
- Fine arts
- U.S. history survey course (covering at least 50 years)
No more than 6 credits of prerequisite coursework may be missing to be eligible for formal admission; this coursework must be completed before student teaching begins.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Fairfield University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Fairfield University
Fairfield University
Fairfield, United States
university located in Fairfield, Connecticut
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
