Program offered is a Master.

The Master of Education in Elementary Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) program is designed for any individual interested in the education of children in grades K-8. The format and courses of this regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that teacher candidates possess upon graduation. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, philosophy, methodology, and curriculum development. All courses are directly aligned with the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards and the Interstate New Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium Standards. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through more than 100 hours of observational and practice-based experiences. Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educators in the home, church, private schools, and other settings not requiring a teaching credential. Students are also prepared to move into a student teaching/credentialing component with Grand Canyon University should they wish to change to the Eligible version of the program prior to the posting of their degree.