Elementary Education Morgan State University

Overview

The Elementary Education programme at Morgan State University provides a comprehensive foundation for students seeking a professional career in primary schooling. This degree focuses on preparing candidates to master core subject content while implementing effective teaching strategies for diverse learners.

Students engage in a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical classroom application. The programme emphasises the ability to plan learning activities based on behavioural outcomes and the use of modern technology to enhance concept development. Candidates are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 to remain eligible for graduation.

A significant component of the studies involves a 100-consecutive day internship practicum.

Why Elementary Education at Morgan State University?

The programme is distinguished by its commitment to urban studies and its focus on the social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of learners. Facilities and resources, such as the University Library and specialised electronic instructional materials, support students in mastering the changing role expectations of modern educators.

Teaching candidates benefit from a structured support system that includes seminars for professional assessments. The university’s emphasis on continuous professional growth ensures that graduates are prepared to adapt their instruction to complement learner diversity and enhance higher-order performance skills in their future classrooms.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 8463 per semester
• National fee: USD 8463 per semester
• Local fee: USD 2908 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Freshman Composition I
• Freshman Composition II
• Algebra, Functions, and Analytic Geometry
• Electronic Instructional Materials
• Biology I
• Geography
• Orientation for Freshman Education Urban Studies Major
• Vocabulary Development
• Advanced Grammar
• Earth Science
• Number Systems
• Geometry and Measurement
• Probability, Statistics and Discrete Mathematics
• Education and Teaching
• Seminar/Praxiscore
• Human Development and Learning
• Special Education
• Cultural Influences and Managing a Diverse Learning Environment
• Phase I Internship Seminar
• Praxis II Seminar
• Phase II – Internship Seminar
• Processes and Acquisition of Reading
• Instruction of Reading
• Curriculum Principles and Instructional Management
• Materials for Teaching Reading and Language Arts
• Assessment of Reading Instruction and Classroom Diagnostics
• Assessment of Students
• Integrative Methods of Teaching Language Arts, and Social Studies
• Integrative Methods of Teaching Mathematics
• Integrative Methods of Teaching Science
• Integrative Methods of Teaching Art, Music and Physical Education
• Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Careers with Elementary Education

Graduates are prepared for professional careers as certified teachers in elementary schools, specifically covering grades 1 through 6. The programme equips students with the pedagogical skills required to work in diverse educational settings, including public and private primary institutions.

Beyond classroom teaching, the degree provides a foundation for roles in educational consultancy, curriculum development, and school administration. The focus on urban education also prepares graduates for specialised positions within diverse school districts and community-based educational organisations.