Teaching - MS with emphasis in Elementary, Secondary or English for Speakers of other Languages Overview
Type: Graduate
This course of study leads to the Master of Science in Teaching degree with an emphasis in elementary, secondary, or ESOL. Students should study the current University Catalog concerning general requirements for the master's degree and specific requirements of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Students may choose from two different plans when pursuing their master's degree, Option I or Option III, both of which are described in the University Catalog. Option I requires a minimum of 30 credit hours plus thesis. Option III requires a minimum of 33 hours. Students with strong academic records who plan to do advanced work beyond the master's degree are encouraged to follow Option I which includes a thesis. Upon recommendation of the major advisor, the student may elect Option III.
Career Opportunities
- Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Teacher
- Reading Specialist
- Resource Teacher
- Director
For more information
Curriculum & Instruction
College of Education
eMail: curin@pittstate.edu
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Graduate Admission Requirements
Teaching (MS):
Students with an undergraduate degree in education can be conditionally admitted to the Master of Science in Teaching program.
Full admission to the program requires:
- 2 letters of reference
- A writing sample as directed by the department
For any questions regarding the program or these requirements, please contact the department Chair, Dr. Howard Smith, 620-235-4006, smith@pittstate.edu.
For International students, For International students, a TOEFL score of 550/79 or an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and in all bands is required for admission into the MS Teaching (ESOL) program.