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Master of Education in Elementary Education with Nevada Licensure Program

The Master of Education in Elementary Education with Nevada Licensure is designed for students who are committed to being instructional leaders in the K-8 setting. Courses for this degree meet the Nevada Department of Education requirements for an initial teaching license. They also meet requirements for a masters degree from National University that inter-relates theory and practice and promotes lifelong learning. The program is intended for students who want to obtain an initial teaching license and masters degree at the same time. The student teaching courses are required for the initial teaching license. Students must have met subject matter competency prior to student teaching. Elementary and Secondary Education teacher candidates meet subject matter competence by passing the appropriate PRAXIS II examinations. Candidates must meet all state requirements for the Elementary Education Teaching License to apply to the Nevada Department of Education for licensure. An electronic portfolio is required for the assessment of all teacher licensure candidates. The purpose of the portfolio is for candidates to show how their work in teacher education is linked to their own competency in the Domains of Professional Competence. The portfolio must be reviewed and approved by a National University faculty member prior to exiting the licensure program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply educational research, evidence-based practice and academic writing in elementary education.
Demonstrate knowledge of student learning styles and the needs of diverse student populations in curriculum planning.
Apply Teacher Performance Expectations and subject specific pedagogical competencies.
Design and assess subject specific content and pedagogy appropriate to the age and specific needs of elementary students.
Examine and apply historical, philosophical, cultural, political, and social issues influencing K12 education.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to connect instructional planning to learner characteristics.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to assess student learning of academic goals based on learner characteristics.

Requirements

To receive a Master of Education in Elementary Education with Nevada Licensure, students must complete at least 66 quarter units of graduate work, 52.5 of which must be taken in residence at National University. Students enrolled in the joint degree-licensure program will not be awarded the masters degree until they complete all graduate and licensure coursework, including student teaching.

Program Requirements (14 courses; 66 quarter units)

Core Requisite(s):