Master in Elementary Education and Teaching (Master's)

For Master in Elementary Education and Teaching (Master's), tuition is Tuition and fees information is available through the university’s One-Stop Student Services page..

This two-year master’s programme prepares students to teach grades 1-6 in elementary schools. It combines coursework in English language arts, math, science, and social studies with hands-on student teaching. The programme is offered in Garden City, New York, and online, with evening classes for flexibility. Students complete fieldwork in local school districts across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City.

Focus areas include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Equity and Justice in Education, Student Teaching and Fieldwork.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across coursework, student teaching, and field experiences. It includes a structured plan of study with a focus on practical teaching methods and classroom application.

Graduates are certified to teach in elementary school settings for grades 1-6.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required materials include a graduate application, personal essay, official transcripts, two recommendation surveys, and a course-by-course evaluation for international degrees.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, online, and hybrid delivery; full-time or part-time; evening classes; two-year duration for full-time students. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Adelphi’s main campus occupies 75 acres in Garden City, Long Island, with residence halls, the Ruth S. Harley University Center and facilities such as the Nexus Building. Additional learning hubs serve students in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, while online programs extend the university’s reach. New York City and Long Island provide the wider setting for study, professional opportunities and campus visits.

The institution began as Adelphi Academy in Brooklyn in 1863 and was chartered as Adelphi College in 1896. It moved to Garden City in 1929 and became the first private coeducational institution of higher education on Long Island. Today, Adelphi is organized into eight schools and colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the Willumstad School of Business, the College of Nursing and Public Health, the Derner School of Psychology and the School of Social Work.

Academic study combines small classes, faculty mentoring, internships, research and hands-on learning. Students can choose from undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, including accelerated 4+1 pathways and online options. Adelphi offers study-abroad programs ranging from faculty-led and alternate-break experiences to full-semester placements. International students join a community drawn from around the world and have access to support services throughout their academic journey, with immigration information available through the university’s admissions programming.