Campbell University

Programme overview

This Master of Education in Elementary Education is an advanced, licensure-linked programme for teachers holding an initial teaching license. The curriculum emphasizes developmentally appropriate elementary practices, work with culturally diverse K–6 students, applied research, collaborative problem solving and leadership within the elementary school context. For additional information contact Dr. Sam Engel at engel@campbell.edu.

What you'll study

Students complete a shared core and specialised elementary coursework that together build advanced classroom expertise and practitioner research skills. Key content areas named in the programme include:

• Educational foundations — study of the theoretical and historical bases of schooling.
• Educational psychology — child development and learning as it relates to elementary learners.
• Educational technology — tools and practices for integrating technology into K–6 instruction.
• Research methods — methods needed to design and carry out an action-based research project.
• Ethics — professional responsibilities and ethical practice in elementary education.
• Refinement of teaching strategies for culturally diverse kindergarten through sixth-grade children and emphasis on developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Creation of an action-based research project that links theory to classroom practice and aims to improve instruction.
• Development of problem-solving, collaboration and leadership skills relevant to working with colleagues, students and families.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an initial teaching license to be eligible to apply to this programme.

Career prospects

The programme prepares licensed elementary teachers to strengthen classroom practice, assume leadership roles within schools, undertake practitioner research to improve instruction, and work more effectively with diverse K–6 populations and families. It is aimed at educators seeking advanced expertise rather than initial teacher preparation.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course page does not list specific funding; prospective students should consult Campbell University scholarship offices, departmental contacts or external teacher-education grants and loan-forgiveness programmes for elementary educators to explore financial support options.