Education
Elementary Education
The Elementary Education program offers two initial K-6 licensure programs; a B.S. in Elementary Education for undergraduate students, and a Graduate Certificate Program to those that hold an undergraduate degree in another field. For previously-licensed teachers who wish to continue their education, there is a 39-hour M.Ed. program.Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education. It is preceded by pre-school or nursery education and is followed by secondary education. In North America this stage of education is usually known as elementary education.
BUREAU OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The main thrust of the Bureau of Elementary Education is to provide access, progress and quality in elementary education. It formulates and implements key programs and projects to enable every citizen to acquire basic preparation that will make him an enlightened, disciplined, nationalistic, self-reliant, God loving, creative, versatile and productive member of the national community.
M.Ed. Elementary Education
The Master of Education in Elementary Education includes course work in psychological and sociological foundations, curriculum development and teaching methods, specialized content and research. The program is intended to strengthen and enhance teaching skills, promote research and reflection on innovative teaching strategies, and expand content knowledge. By examining and reflecting on best practices, students have the opportunity to improve the qualities that make them effective teachers who respond to the emotional, motivational, cognitive and cultural needs of all students.
