Master in Elementary Education and Teaching (Master's)

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This program combines research-based teaching methods with practical classroom experience to prepare students for elementary education certification. Students develop skills in literacy, math, and science instruction for learners in grades 1 through 6. The curriculum emphasizes inclusive practices and evidence-based strategies for diverse student needs. A full-time student teaching internship is required in the final semester.

Focus areas include Inclusive Education, Literacy Instruction, Mathematical Inquiry, Scientific Inquiry, Differentiated Instruction, Assessment and Observation.

The program requires 36 credits, including specialized elementary education courses, a core curriculum, a student teaching internship, and an advanced seminar in teaching. The student teaching experience must be completed full-time.

Graduates qualify to teach in elementary school settings in grades 1 through 6, including inclusive classrooms with students with and without disabilities.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.8 or higher, or demonstrate post-graduate academic strength. Praxis Core scores are required if GPA is below 3.0. Official transcripts, two recommendations, and a statement of purpose are also required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time; student teaching must be full-time. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.

Trinity Washington University places applied research and professional preparation at the center of its academic offer. Recent undergraduate projects have examined Washington, DC’s tree canopy through satellite imagery and analyzed brain cells with machine learning. Students have also contributed to peer-reviewed work on the leadership of Black women in global affairs. The university offers 70+ academic degree and certificate programs across undergraduate, professional, and graduate study, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 13 to 1.

Teaching and learning are informed by Catholic social justice teachings, including through Trinity DARE, an initiative focused on actions that can improve students’ and their families’ lifelong economic and social opportunities. The community includes a network of more than 15,000 graduates offering career help and mentoring. Programs include fields such as global affairs and education, with professional and graduate study available alongside undergraduate degrees. Student research and faculty scholarship provide opportunities to engage with current questions.

The campus is in Washington, DC, giving students access to internships at organizations in government, research, education, and other sectors. Most Trinity students complete one or more internships as part of their studies. This setting connects classroom learning with work in Congress and with organizations headquartered in the city. Students from 30 countries are represented on campus. Sixty percent of the student body lives in DC, while financial-aid figures include full-time undergraduates and DC residents.