Make an Impact on Young Learners
Do you aspire to explore cutting-edge teaching theories and strategies? Participate in hands-on experiential learning? Our Master of Education in Elementary Education will give you the tools you need to effectively navigate today’s classrooms at the PK-6 grade level. Earn your degree your way with multiple learning formats — while you become instrumental in shaping young minds with a masters degree in elementary education.
Elementary Education
(M.Ed.)
At a Glance
36 Credit Hours
Multiple Learning Formats
1 - 2 Year Program
Sessions Begin May & September
About the Elementary Education (M.Ed.) Program
Program Highlights
We have designed an engaging learning experience for you—that means providing exceptional faculty and advisors to support you in building your skillset. Here are just a few of the highlights of your program:
Variety of learning formats
Program completion in as little as 1-2 years
Collaborate with other M.Ed. majors
Field experiences and student teaching opportunities locally and abroad
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Licensure to teach in public, private, and Catholic schools in Virginia, with reciprocity across many states in the U.S.
What Can I Do With a Master of Education in Elementary Education?
A Master of Education in Elementary Education can position you for roles in a number of PK-6 school settings. A few career paths that value a background in elementary education can include:
Elementary Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Educational Consultant
Corporate Trainer
Master of Education in Elementary Education Courses:
Effective Classroom Management
Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners
Social Studies and the Visual Arts
Instructional Technology
Let’s Get Started!
Marymount empowers graduate students to advance their careers, expand their expertise, and make a meaningful impact. Located in Arlington, Virginia—just minutes from Washington, D.C.—Marymount offers nationally ranked, career-focused programs grounded in the liberal arts and guided by a commitment to intellectual curiosity, service, and global perspective.
As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and one of the nation’s most diverse campuses, Marymount provides a dynamic environment where students from around the world learn, lead, and Learn with Purpose.
Why Marymount University?
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“My professors guided me through uncertainty, helped shape my career goals, and gave me the confidence to consider a Ph.D. in education.”
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Aileen Martinez
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“The small program size helped me form lasting bonds with faculty and classmates—supportive relationships that shaped both my academic and personal growth.”
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Ellington Mendez
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“Marymount gave me the support and flexibility to transition from engineering into physical therapy—and make a full-circle career change I’m proud of.”
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Eva Cepeda
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