Program Details
Career changers appreciate the flexibility of The Master of Arts in Teaching / Elementary Education to earn their teaching licensure in Illinois. This online elementary education master’s degree offers an accommodating format to align with your busy schedule.
The online teaching graduate program covers educational psychology, teaching methods, and clinical practice. Outcomes of this program include such abilities as:
- Designing lesson plans to align with students’ needs and interests
- Preparing effective and engaging lesson plans
- Using data-driven assessments for instructional decisions
- Create enhanced learning experiences
The online elementary education graduate program also requires in-person student teaching. Upon graduation, you are prepared for the edTPA exam. You can also pursue your initial teacher licensure for elementary education in Illinois.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Greenville University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- This program is designed to prepare students for the edTPA exam and initial teaching certification for grades one through six in Illinois. Residents of other states should review their state’s licensing requirements before applying.
- Students in the program complete 15 weeks of student teaching.