University of the People

 
M.Ed. - Advanced Teaching at the Elementary and Middle School Level
 
(grades K-8): Students wishing 
to focus on advanced teaching at the elementary and middle school level complete the following 
program of study. 
Specialization Core Courses 
(2 courses required)
 
•  EDUC 5410 Child Development   
•  EDUC 5270 Instructional Techniques for the Elementary and Middle School Classroom  
Electives 
(1 course required)
 
•  EDUC 5271 Advanced Practices for Teaching Elementary and Middle School Literacy  
•  EDUC 5272 Advanced Practices for Teaching the STEM Fields at the Elementary and Middle 
School Levels 
 
M.Ed. - Advanced Teaching at the Secondary Level (grades 6-12)
:
 Students wishing to focus on 
advanced teaching at the secondary level complete the following program of study. 
Specialization Core Courses 
(2 courses required)
 
•  EDUC 5420 Adolescent Development   
•  EDUC 5280 Instructional Techniques for the Secondary School Classroom  
Electives 
(1 course required)
 
•  EDUC 5281 Advanced Practices for Teaching Literature and Writing at the Secondary Level 
•  EDUC 5282 Advanced Practices for Teaching the STEM Fields at the Secondary Level Levels 
 
While our internship is not mandatory; those who take the internship must complete a total of 42 
credits if enrolled in one specialization, or 51 credits if enrolled in both specializations. Students who do 

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not take the internship will be required to take a total of 39 credits if enrolled in one specialization, or 
48 credits if enrolled in both specializations.