M.A. in Elementary Education: Creativity, Talent, and Transformation Concentration

Foster creativity, learning, talent, and transformation through teaching, mentoring, and leadership. 

The 30-credit Master of Arts (M.A.) in Elementary Education with a concentration in Creativity, Talent, and Transformation equips students with skills, knowledge, and research for fostering creativity, learning, talent, and transformation through teaching, mentoring, and leadership in schools or communities. This versatile master's program is ideal for those seeking to develop new teaching skills, realize unanticipated possibilities, and make an impact. 

Career Opportunities

Program graduates are well-prepared for a variety of “next step” career opportunities. Examples include: 

• Instructional coordinator
• Mentoring coordinator
• Talent development specialist
• Enrichment coordinator
• Arts education coordinator
• Community-based education specialist
• Undergraduate faculty

The program is also well suited for general education classroom teachers and fine arts teachers who want to enhance their knowledge and skills for nurturing student and educator creative contributions and talented actions. 

In addition, the thesis component of this master's program provides students with an effective foundation for doctoral studies. 

Skills

Graduate students in this program develop valuable and versatile skills such as the ability to:

• Foster creativity, talent, and learning through teaching, mentoring, and leadership 
• Contribute to knowledge and professional practice through original research 
• Analyze and communicate complex information for various needs and groups of people
• Effect change at multiple levels 

“Through my M.A. program, I acquired new skills and felt empowered to move forward in my career. The faculty were enthusiastic, engaging, and with me every step of the way. 

My thesis experiences opened my eyes to all that could be done in my field."

--Mary Ann Loesch, M.A.