Elementary Education

Converse’s MEd in Elementary Education is designed to help you achieve your academic and career goals on your timetable with the support of faculty who continually challenge students to integrate theory with practice.

Though our MEd in Elementary Education is an on-campus program, many of the required classes are available online, giving you the flexibility to earn your degree around a busy schedule. We also offer additional areas of certification.

These opportunities to gain additional accreditations give you an edge in the job market.

More reasons to choose Converse:

Veteran Faculty: Our faculty have extensive experience in the classroom and are active as researchers, clinicians, and leaders in the field of
education.

Quality Education: Our graduate program is aligned with professional standards and is fully accredited by the South Carolina Department of Education under the guidance of the Council for the Accreditation for Education Preparation (CAEP) You will be qualified for certification reciprocity with many other states.

Convenience: Flexibility is essential for students who manage busy work schedules and personal commitments. Most required courses are conducted at the end of the school day to accommodate students who maintain their current teaching positions. Many students complete the program easily within a two-year time period.

Degree Prestige and Value: Since 1890, Converse has provided students with education rooted in the
liberal arts. Converse graduates are principled and productive citizens capable of creative thinking and problem-solving.

The MEd in elementary education is a 30-hour degree program designed for teachers already certified in early childhood, elementary, special education, secondary education, and/or certain other teaching areas. The program offers course selection across three categories of study to help you  refine and expand and your teaching competencies through:

• Research
• Psychological and sociological foundations
• Methodology and content

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of research and the manner by which research is conducted;
• Model and apply technology standards to engage students, improve learning and enrich your professional practice;
• Establish an advanced understanding of the subject matter, bibliography, theory and methodology of the field of
  elementary education.
• Visit the graduate catalog for current course descriptions
• View benchmark worksheets for an outline of academic requirements for this program

For consideration of admission, the applicant should have the following credentials:

• Graduation from an accredited institution.
• Grades indicating likelihood for success in graduate studies. For full, non-provisional admission, the applicant must have an overall cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale of college work.
• Certification in some area of teaching.

Visit the graduate catalog for detailed admission requirements.

Please submit the following:

• Online application *Including the $40 application fee
• Two letters of recommendation(at least one from an academic source)
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Copy of professional certification as an educator
• *A personal statement

*Converse’s founder, Dexter Edgar Converse, held the ideal that Converse students “may be enabled to see clearly, decide wisely, and to act justly.” Please write a personal statement, approximately 250-300 words in length, on how your personal goals as an educator tie with the Converse concept of The “Ideal” Educator. In keeping with the Honor Tradition at Converse, your essay must be entirely your own work. Please be specific on how Converse can help you become the “Ideal” Educator, taking special care to organize your essay clearly and proofread your work. The personal statement should be submitted as a part of the application or emailed to the Office of Graduate Admission.

Deadlines for Completed Application and Materials

• July 15 (For Fall Admission)
• December 15 (For Spring Admission)

*Converse Graduate Admission admits applicants on a rolling basis upon review of completed materials

See comprehensive graduate tuition and fees here.*

*Tuition and fees subject to change

Learn about Financial Aid opportunities.