Program Overview
The Elementary Education at Wayne State University is a MEd programme in Education, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Detroit, 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
- An interdisciplinary focus: Writing for different purposes across the curriculumWeaving literature across the curriculum
- Writing for different purposes across the curriculum
- Weaving literature across the curriculum
- A multicultural and diversity focus: Learning to use urban, cultural resources Developing strategies to meet the needs of all learners
- Learning to use urban, cultural resources
- Developing strategies to meet the needs of all learners
- An inquiry focus Supporting teachers to be inquirers into their own teachingReflecting upon and refining the connections between theory and practice
- Supporting teachers to be inquirers into their own teaching
- Reflecting upon and refining the connections between theory and practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants for the M.Ed. program in elementary education must present evidence of:
A bachelor\'s degree in education from an accredited university; and
A grade point average of 2.75 or higher for the last 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) contributing toward the bachelor\'s degree.
Admission to the Master of Education program is contingent upon admission to the graduate school. Applications for the Master of Education Degree are available in the Graduate Education Office, Room 489 Education. Students entering this program should consult with an advisor before taking any courses.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-02-18
About Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Detroit, United States
Wayne State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
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