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Master of Arts in Education | Elementary Education KS (non-licensure)

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Master of Arts in Elementary Education (Kansas)

Ottawa University’s Master of Arts in Elementary Education (MAEE) degree provides the structured framework for augmenting knowledge and skills for teaching and learning in the Pre-K- 6 environment. The degree is available through the university's Kansas campuses for students who desire to increase their content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge through application of skill and current research.

Students pursuing the MAEE will develop a clear understanding of all Pre-K- 6 student learning needs, as well as create enriched framework for the classroom learning community. This accelerated degree is designed to provide graduate with the skill set to work in professional continuing education settings, becoming an accomplished educator, assist in preparing new teachers, and/or work towards becoming National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT).

Masters in Education Degree Outcomes

Graduates of the MAEE program will have the skills and knowledge necessary to:

  • Construct opportunities for multiage learning environments
  • Develop engaging intensive intervention strategies and aspects of makerspaces
  • Acquire life balance skills for health and wellness of educators and students
  • Learn how to effectively prepare learning engagement for the online and remote classroom, including universal design, interdisciplinary sessions, gaming activities, and virtual environments
  • Apply systemic practice and theory in the classroom and with professional learning teams
  • Create assessments to determine learning accountability
  • Enhance learning strategies and professional skills for ELL/ELA instruction, the science of reading, exploring STEAM and creativity, and guiding students with special needs

Why Earn a Masters in Education?

It has been widely understood that if the United States of America expects greater returns on its investments in education, we are going to need to put highly qualified, innovative minds in teaching and administrative positions. A Master of Arts in Education is a prerequisite for many education positions and is recognized by school districts as a valuable credential. A master’s degree in education gives educators the knowledge and skills to inspire and encourage a love of learning and the techniques to handle diverse classrooms and learning styles. Master’s degree programs in education prepare educators to utilize high-level teaching methodologies and provide the tools to make work in the field of education more effective and efficient.

For complete curriculum and course descriptions, download a program overview.

Students in OU’s MAEE program can earn their teaching degree in Arizona or Kansas. The education major is based on state, regional, and national licensure criteria and testing competencies. The Ottawa University teacher education programs are state approved in Arizona and Kansas and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

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Education | Elementary Education KS (non-licensure) is offered at the following locations.

  • Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)
  • Kansas City (Overland Park, Kansas)
  • Online

Education and Qualifications for Elementary Education

The traditional route to becoming a public school teacher involves completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a teacher education program and then obtaining a certificate/license in a specific state. Those who have a college degree in other fields may meet state guidelines by completing a teacher certification/licensure program. For supervisory or other advanced education positions, a master’s degree may be required.

Career Outlook for Elementary Education

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for elementary education teachers was $61,690 in May 2022. About 109,000 openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average, from 2022 to 2032. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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For the complete curriculum and course descriptions, please download a program overview. 

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Required Courses 

EDF 7110 | Foundation of Learning Theory (3 Credits) 
Evaluate key learning theories and environmental factors in relationship to student motivation; in order to advocate, nurture, and sustain the behavioral and academic success of students. 

EDF 7210 | Foundation of Education (3 Credits) 
Explore the historical and philosophical foundations of education in order to evaluate educational trends and create a personal philosophy of education while practicing the profession with intentionality. 

EDF 7310 | Foundation of Exceptionality (3 Credits) 
A comprehensive investigation concerning their identification, support, and resources necessary for supporting families and children/students with exceptionalities. Utilizing a team-based approach, candidates will construct strategies for creating programs that advocate for and sustain an instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. 

EDF 7500 | Foundation of Professional Practices in Education (3 Credits) 
Examine the guidelines and professional educator standards. Analyze, engage in and demonstrate aspects of reflective practice, critical perspectives, and making informed decisions. Learn about advocating for sound educational practices and policies. 

EDF 8400 | Advanced Action Research and Assessment (3 Credits) 
Capstone course and directly associated with student teaching experiences or teacher apprenticeship culmination. Activities may include, but not limited to, professional development in trauma informed care, ELL instruction, dyslexia, balanced assessments, life-career balance and parent-community involvement. Final teaching worksample (action research) and/or case study portfolio will be completed. 

Concentration Courses 

EDC 7120 | Arts and Wellness in the Elementary Classroom (2 Credits) 
In this course, students will examine the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the arts (music, visual, arts, dance, and/or theatre), physical education and wellness. 

EDC 7320 | Integrated Teaching in Elementary Science and Mathematics (3 Credits) 
Examine the understanding and uses of scientific disciplinary core ideas, cross-cutting concepts, and science and engineering practices central concepts, tools of inquiry, and introduces the structures of mathematics (counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking, number and operation in base ten and fractions, measurement and data, geometry, ratios and proportional relationships, statistics and probability). Experiences will include designing learning needs, ELL strategies, design, application of learning technologies, and intensive strategies. Field experience required.  

EDC 7321 | Integrated Teaching in Elementary Social Studies, English and Language Arts (3 Credits) 
Students will examine the central concepts and structures of social studies (the integrated study of history, geography, people and places, economics, civics and government) and the English/Language Arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening, language and ELL). Field experience required. 

EDC 7700 | The Professional Educator: Relfection Practicum Lab (2 Credits) 
Gain experience with research-based strategies, project-based instruction, collaboration, and reflective practice, which assumes use of technology and design learning. Field-based experience required to fulfill student teaching requirements. 

EDC 7701 | The Professional Educator: Clinical Practicum Lab (2 Credits) 
Gain strategies for instruction, behaviors, classroom organization, data management and student engagement. Field-based experience required to fulfill student teaching requirements. 

EDC 8003 | Behavior and Classroom Management in Inclusive Elementary Settings (3 Credits) 
This course examines principles and practices of effective classroom and behavior management in K-6 inclusive settings. Candidates learn to deisng structured, supportive, and culturally responsive environments that promote academic and behavioral success for all learners. Focus areas include Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS), Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) along with strategies that foster social-emotional learning and student self-determination.  

EDC 8500 | Elementary English/Language Arts (ELA) Teaching Lab (3 Credits)  
Practice in selected inclusive classrooms with emphasis on the ELA elementary education standards and ELL standard (including phonics, the science of reading, and language acquisition). Special seminars and continuous evaluation teaching experiences. 


EDC 8501 | Elementary Unified and Mathematics Teaching Lab (3 Credits)                                        Practice in selected classrooms with emphasis on the mathematics elementary education standards. Special seminars and continuous evaluation of teaching experiences. 

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University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

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