Department of Elementary Education

FAQ:  COURSE AND PROGRAM OF STUDY ISSUES

Absentee Policies for Courses

What happens if I miss a class?

Attendance policies are developed by each instructor for each course.  Policies may vary.  It is the graduate student’s responsibility to understand and adhere to the policies established for each course.  The course syllabus is your “contract” with the instructor. If you know you will need to miss more class sessions then permitted, do not enroll in the course. Always discuss special needs and emergencies with the instructor. The general attendance policies for graduate students may be found in the current Towson University Graduate Catalog. 

Order of Courses

Is there a mandatory order that I must complete the courses in?

Yes and No…

- Final courses (EDUC 761, ELED 775) MUST be taken in order since these courses have prerequisites and/or need instructor approval. Please review the M.Ed ELED Program of Study for specifics.

- Initial required courses and electives may be taken in any order.

      ELED 665       EDUC 605          Electives

      ELED 647       EDUC 660

What happens if I take the courses out of order? 

In some instances, students who take incorrect courses or try to take courses out of required order find that graduation is delayed one or two semesters.  In worse case scenarios, students may find they have to take several additional courses to correct mistakes they made.

 Are the required courses offered every semester? 

Certain required courses are offered every semester.  Others are offered only fall and spring due to need for access to children, classrooms, district and TU approval for research.  Below is a list of when courses are offered:

      ELED 665 (add the name here, please)  Fall, Spring, Summer

      EDUC 660                                                Fall, spring, summer

      EDUC 605                                                Fall, spring, summer

      ELED 647                                                 Fall, spring

      EDUC 761                                                Fall, spring

      ELED 775                                                 Fall, sprinG