<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Liberty University's M.Ed. in Teaching &amp; Learning with a cognate in Elementary Education program is a non-licensure program designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of elementary teaching practices and management concepts. Residential and online courses are available. Courses address current instructional strategies and methods for teaching reading, science, and social studies at the elementary school level. Classroom management skills are also discussed. In both core and professional courses, you will have the opportunity to study curriculum development, learning theory, educational research methods, educational technology, leadership practices, and assessment processes. An optional supervised field experience allows you to apply what you have learned in the program in an actual classroom setting. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to Liberty's M.Ed. in Teaching &amp; Learning with a cognate in Elementary Education, you must already have a bachelor's degree. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The M.Ed. in Teaching &amp; Learning with a cognate in Elementary Education program consists of 12 courses totaling 36 credits. Up to six credits can be transferred from courses previously taken at Liberty. </p> <p><u>Master of Education in Teaching and Learning Cognate in Elementary Education Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Advanced Education Core Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 500</td><td> Advanced Educational Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 518</td><td> Understanding Educational Research and Assessment</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 521</td><td> Foundations of Exceptionality</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 604</td><td> Foundations of Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 675</td><td> Elementary Curriculum and Methods</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Cognate Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 556</td><td> Teaching Content Area Reading</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 624</td><td> Classroom Management</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 634</td><td> Teaching Science in the Elementary School</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 636</td><td> Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Professional Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 631</td><td> Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 642</td><td> Leadership and Supervision in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>Select one of the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 696</td><td> Current Issues in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 698</td><td> Directed Practicum</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Completion of this master's program will prepare you to apply methods and concepts studied throughout the curriculum to your current classroom, if applicable. You might also consider exploring administrative opportunities in public or private elementary schools. Teaching and administrative positions will require necessary state licensure and/or certification. </p> <p>Positions you might pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Elementary School Teacher </li><li>School Administrator</li></ul>