Education MS — Elementary/Middle School 4-8

Overview

With a Master of Science in elementary and middle school education from Saint Joseph’s University, you will graduate with the skills and experience to educate adolescents in grades 4-8. The 36-credit master’s program includes traditional course instruction in addition to student teaching experiences where you can put theory into practice.

What Is the Elementary/Middle School Education MS?

Saint Joseph’s offers a wide range of master’s degree programs that prepare students for initial instructional certification (Level I). The 36-credit master’s in education for grades 4 -8 is designed to build and strengthen your content area knowledge, instructional skills and understanding of students with language and learning differences.

Available Specializations

The 36-credit Master of Science in education, elementary/middle school (4-8) is available to students with a combination of content-area specializations including:

Social studies
Science
Mathematics
English/literacy

Students who complete the program can be certified to teach all subjects in grades 4-6. They must choose one or two disciplines and take additional introductory and advanced courses in order to be certified to teach the selected subject(s) in grades 7-8.

Flexible Courses

You can choose to take your courses on campus or partially online. Our evening classes are small and designed for working professionals. Work at your own pace by choosing one, two or three courses per term. The required field experiences and student teaching will be completed in-person in the classroom.

What Can I Do with an Elementary/Middle School (4-8) Education MS?

Graduates who have earned a Master of Science in education at the grades 4-8 level have gone on to pursue successful careers as elementary and middle school teachers in a wide array of specializations, including math, science, art, English and more.

How Will Saint Joseph's University Help Me Advance My Career?

Saint Joseph’s University’s rich and proud history of preparing highly qualified teachers in the Jesuit tradition has resulted in graduates who are prepared to be reflective, principled educators who are deeply committed to furthering student achievement. Our tradition reinforces ethical and moral leadership and teaching methods centered on values and principles, and advocates for social justice in education for underrepresented communities and students.

As a student at Saint Joseph’s Education MS, you will gain hands-on experience in the classroom in your field placements and student teaching opportunities. You will also have the support of the program when looking for these experiences needed to meet your master’s requirements and your teacher certification.

View Curriculum and Courses

At a Glance

Degree	Master of Science in elementary/middle school (grades 4-8)
Length	1.5 to 2.5 years
Start Terms	Fall, Spring, Summer
Format	On campus with some online course offerings.
Credits & Concentrations	Master of Science in elementary education: 36 credits
Tuition & Fees	$845/credit (2023-2024) $100 fee/semester (2023-2024)
Average Class Size	20 students or less
Average Work Experience	The average student in the program is changing careers and has a strong desire to enter the teaching field.
Graduate Assistantships	Graduate assistantships are offered on a limited basis. Please contact the program director for availability.
Discount Eligibility	Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount. Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. *note - discounts cannot be combined.
Veterans	Saint Joseph's is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.