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Department of Teaching and Learning

Graduate Degree Programs

General Requirements for all graduate programs include:

• Completion of graduate application
• Receipt of official transcripts
• Official copy of Graduate Record Exam (GRE) not older than five years.
• Additional requirements are listed in each program.

Master’s Degrees:

Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education (K-6)

The Master’s Degree in Elementary Education program is for teachers with Temporary or Professional Certification who wish to pursue an advanced degree in their field.

Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education with ESOL plus Certification (Grades K-6)

The Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with ESOL plus Certification program is for those seeking initial certification. This program includes a student teaching component.

Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Reading Education (Grades K-12)

The Master’s Degree in Reading Education program is for certified teachers seeking state reading certification while obtaining an advanced degree.
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Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction plus Certification

The Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction plus Certification in K-12 or Secondary Education program is for those seeking initial certification and includes a student teaching component. Specializations are available in: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Mathematics, Physics, Social Sciences, or Spanish.

Master's Degree (M.Ed.) in Social Foundations in Instructional Technology

Florida Atlantic University’s Master’s Degree in Social Foundations with a specialization in Instructional Technology provides students with the necessary background to enable them to utilize, implement, and maintain modern technology in the field of education and training.

Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Social Foundations in Educational Psychology

The Master’s Degree in Social Foundations of Education in Educational Psychology program does not lead to certification in any area but allows students to specialize in the application of psychology in an educational setting.

Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Environmental Education

The Master’s Degree in Environmental Education is offered through the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and provides a comprehensive graduate program that prepares future professionals in the field of environmental education and enhances the environmental education knowledge and skills of practicing teachers. This university-wide, interdisciplinary curriculum requires 36 semester hours of credit, and includes opportunities to apply academic theory to practical experiences in the classroom, as well as on-site at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. For additional information about this program, please contact Dr. Nancy Romance at romance@fau.edu.

For additional information about the graduate programs in the Department of Teaching and Learning, please contact:

Boca Raton Campus 561-297-3791
Davie Campus 954-236-1028
Macarthur/Jupiter Campus 561-799-8135
DeptTeachLearn@fau.edu