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Elementary Education (4 to 6)
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Grade Levels:
4-6
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Credits:
30
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Degree:
Master of Education
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Program Approved:
PR Council of Education
Program Description
The master’s in elementary education prepares you for teacher recertification by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Graduates will be ready to teach grades 4-6 in public and private schools in Puerto Rico. As part of the curriculum, students will investigate best classroom practices and engage in an independent learning project. The program is approved by the Puerto Rico Council of Education.
What You Need to Start Your Elementary Education Degree
Prior valid Puerto Rico teacher certification in another area or discipline is required for admission to the Elementary Education (4-6) program. Talk to one of our graduate advisors to find out more and get started.
Cambridge College Elementary Education Master’s Degree Program Highlights
Prepare for elementary teaching careers in Puerto Rico. The degree in elementary education at Cambridge College offers a flexible, affordable graduate program option designed for adult learners.
- Career-focused learning. As part of your elementary education coursework, you’ll engage in independent projects that personalize your learning experience and prepare you for your career.
- Experienced faculty. At Cambridge College, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced education professionals, who are accomplished researchers and accessible teachers dedicated to helping you succeed.
- Flexible classes. Earn your master’s degree while balancing work and family time with the help of convenient evening, weekend, and online course options designed to fit your life.
- Exceptional value. As one of the most affordable four-year private nonprofit colleges in the United States, Cambridge College is committed to making higher education more accessible and providing a greater value for students.
Elementary Education Learning Outcomes
Students learn the principles and knowledge elementary educators need, including teaching strategies for students with diverse abilities and languages in different academic areas. This includes working in collaborative learning groups and co-teaching exercises that transfer to the classroom.
Elementary Education Careers
Example Elementary Education Courses
Choose Cambridge College for your master’s degree in elementary education and benefit from classes such as:
- Assistive Technology: Modifying the Curriculum for Diverse Learners
- Classroom Management With Models of Teaching
- Teaching Science and Technology 4-6
Download the Elementary Education program sheet.
Elementary Education Scholarships and Financial Aid
You may qualify for grants, scholarships, loans, and other types of financial assistance to help pay for your master’s degree. Learn more about applying for financial aid at Cambridge College.
Many companies also offer tuition assistance programs that can help to pay for education. Find information about getting your company to help.
Related Programs at Cambridge College
If you’re still exploring degree options, you might be interested in learning more about these master’s degree programs offered at Cambridge College Puerto Rico:
Curriculum
All courses are offered in Spanish.
This course covers the teaching pedagogy of the basic foundation of the mathematics grades 406 curriculum in terms of its numerical and geometric structures. Major topics include: number sense, numeration, estimation, mental math modeling operations using concrete objects, geometry, spatial sense and measurement. Aligned with Puerto Rico Department of Education standards.
This course explores alternative assessment. It answers the questions regarding what assessment is, what it does and what it measures. Assessment types and strategies are studied along with multiple assessment uses. Students gain a thorough understanding of portfolio techniques, open ended questions and the design, use, and evaluation of performance tasks. They explore assessment procedures such as exhibition, interview, journals, observation, peer assessment, and self-evaluation. Students are encouraged to use with confidence alternative assessment strategies in the classroom as an integral component of the curriculum-instruction-assessment link.
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Senior Instructor
Adjunct Instructor
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Admissions
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Admission Test:
No standardized graduate school tests required for admission into non-licensure programs.
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Admissions Office:
1-800-829-4723
- Application Form:
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Application Fee:
$50, nonrefundable ($100 for international students; $100 for EdD)
Program Requirements
Prior valid Puerto Rico teacher certification in another area or discipline required.
Health Requirements for Massachusetts Students
The Massachusetts Health Department and Cambridge College require the following of students in Massachusetts:
Immunizations – All students in Massachusetts are required to get certain immunizations before you can register for your first term. See form
Health Insurance – In Massachusetts, undergraduate students taking nine or more credits/term and graduate students taking six or more credits/term must enroll in the College’s health insurance plan. Students who have insurance with comparable coverage may request a waiver. See information and enroll or waive.
School Requirements
See Admissions Requirements for School of Education
International Students
International students need to provide supplemental documentation:
- Official demonstration of English language proficiency
- Supplemental documentation for issuance of I-20
- International transcripts, evaluated by an accepted evaluation service
Transfer Credit
Graduate program applicants, please complete the transfer credit request form if you wish to have prior course work evaluated for transfer. Learn more.
Undergraduate program applicants, once you are accepted, your official transcripts are evaluated for transfer credit.
Tuition
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Credits:
30
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Cost per credit hour:
$574
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Application Fee:
$50, nonrefundable ($100 for international students; $100 for EdD)
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Health Insurance Fee:
$3,415 - Required for Massachusetts students only. See waiver details on Tuition & Fees page.
Note: Rates are as of July 2020, and are subject to change without notice. Rates apply to all students, unless otherwise noted.
Financial Aid
Cambridge College offers financial aid to students in our degree programs who are enrolled at least half time. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits each term. Graduate and doctoral students must be enrolled in at least 4 credits each term. Learn more
Grants, Scholarships and Loans
Cambridge College welcomes the opportunity to support your efforts to pay for college. Federal, state and local resources in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study, including Cambridge College Scholarships, are available to help defray the cost of tuition. Learn more
Getting Your Company to Help
Many companies have tuition assistance programs, designed to help their employees with their professional development. Learn more