Elementary Education (M.Ed.)

The Master of Education in elementary education can help you, the experienced teacher, broaden your expertise and prepare for future leadership roles.

Why Earn a Master's Degree in Elementary Education?

As the premier teacher-training institution in Maryland, Towson University has a 150-year tradition of preparing classroom teachers, education specialists, and school leaders.

As school systems nationwide struggle to find qualified elementary school teachers and administrators, your Towson degree will position you to take full advantage of growing opportunities in the field.

About the Program

Our program is designed for elementary school teachers to gain advanced skills in research-based practices for teaching subject matter to diverse learners. In our increasingly interdependent world, there is a need to prepare teachers to be global educators who internationalize schools through curriculum development, instructional design, action research and teacher leadership.

Graduates of the program qualify for advanced professional certification from the Maryland State Department of Education. M.Ed. graduates are frequently promoted to leadership roles in their subject areas or find positions in museums, foundations and other organizations devoted to public education.

Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions

You can view admission and degree requirements and course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.

What’s the Difference Between the M.Ed. and the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)? 

The M.Ed. program is designed as an advanced program exclusively for certified teachers who want to enhance classroom practice and develop teacher leadership. For those who want to enter the teaching profession and earn their first teaching certificate, Towson’s M.A.T. program is designed for you.

WHY TU?

Program Advantages 

• Towson University’s long history and reputation as an excellent teacher training institution
• programs accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
• meets the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
• accommodates working professionals and full-time students with a variety of later afternoon, evening and online classes
• opportunities to develop advanced leadership skills, participate in professional development, and interact with alumni

Flexible Options

The elementary education (M.Ed.) offers a thesis or non-thesis track. You are encouraged to pursue a more concentrated study in an area of your interest and write a thesis. The non-thesis track requires an additional elective and three-credit capstone project incorporating original research.