By Alex Wilson,
June 23, 2021
WARRENSBURG, MO 鈥 The 欧美视频鈥檚 online Master of Science in
Education (MSE) in Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction has been ranked
number one in the nation for 2021 by . The program, which also has been ranked by other organizations in the past few years,
including The Online Schools Report in 2020, was recognized for its quality and strength.
Intelligent.com noted that its engaging online course framework prepares graduate
students for the advancement of their professional careers.
The UCM online MSE in Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction program strives
to be the best of its kind in an age where staying progressive in educational best-practice
is more important than ever. It offers flexible and meaningful course options for
dedicated graduate students. With an online format, flexibility plays an important
role in empowering graduate students鈥 self-efficacy to successfully study, collaborate
and engage in their program of study.
In addition to being ranked number one over 47 other academic institutions by Intelligent.com,
the program aligns with UCM鈥檚 accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP). Since 1954, CAEP has held high standards for its accredited
institutions, helping to ensure a high-quality education for students who enroll in
CAEP-accredited programs. UCM is the longest continuously CAEP- accredited public
institution in Missouri.
Students enrolled in the program can expect a course curriculum designed to teach
important and sophisticated concepts such as pedagogical commitment, systematic and
exemplary instructional practice, and school-community engagement.
Julie Hentges, Ed.D., professor of education and coordinator for the MSE in Elementary
Education Curriculum and Instruction, said 鈥淭he program design meets the needs of
practitioners in early childhood and elementary education to grow professionally.
This program supports the university鈥檚 emphasis on engaged and future-focused learning
with a strong emphasis on authentic, active real-world, project-based teaching and
learning.鈥
She added, 鈥淓ach course in the program is applicable to educators of children in the
early childhood and middle childhood age spans. The MSE in Elementary Education Curriculum
and Instruction degree program focus aligns with the National Board Professional Teaching
Standards for the early and middle childhood education areas.鈥
Hentges said the degree 鈥渟upports the very busy schedules of teachers.鈥 The full program,
30 credit hours, is offered entirely online.
To meet the MSE in Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction application criteria,
students must apply to UCM graduate school. At that time, they will submit proof of
teacher certification or professional endorsement from any of the 50 U.S. states or
territories and must have graduated from a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE) or regionally accredited university. Additionally, future graduate
students must also submit a copy of their last summative teaching evaluation or a
letter of recommendation from a certified academic professor or educational leader.
Teachers and teacher leaders interested in learning more about this advanced degree
are encouraged to do so by visiting the program's web page or by contacting Hentges via phone at 660-543-8659 or by email at hentges@ucmo.edu.