Elementary Education, MEd

Program Description and Policy Information

Students are encouraged to read and understand the MLFTC Student Handbook for their respective programs: Elementary Education (Teacher Certification), MEd Program Handbook or Elementary Education, MEd Program Handbook, as well as familiarize themselves with the ASU Graduate College Policy Manual.  

For more information on this program please visit:

• • Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Website

  • ASU Degree Search Tool

ASU students and faculty are expected to act with integrity in their educational pursuits - discover what academic integrity is and why it is important. See the Policy and Code of Conduct page for more detail on academic integrity and other university policies.

Important: The Elementary Education, MEd  was designed for individuals who do not need to obtain teacher certification. The Elementary Education (Teacher  Certification), MEd was designed for individuals who do need to obtain teacher certification in Arizona. 

Course Sequences

To determine the recommended course sequence to follow for your program use the drop down arrows below that correspond to the term you were admitted for, and the program modality (Sync or Online). If you are a Teach for America student or part of the Mesa Path 2 Teach Cohorts, please see those specific options below. It is important to follow the assigned course sequence and discuss any variation from the sequence with an academic advisor. 

If circumstances find you needing to veer from the recommended course sequence, we invite you to schedule an advising appointment to devise an altered course sequence together. Any changes to your course sequence will also need to be reflected on the Plan of Study (iPOS) and approved by advising.

The complete list of required coursework for the program, in no particular order, can be found on the ASU Degree Search website.

Plan of Study (iPOS)

The iPOS is the interactive plan of study for graduate students that is required to be completed by the end of their first semester. It’s an agreement between the student, academic advising unit, and Graduate College that maps the requirements for degree completion. You will gain access to the iPOS system once you are within 90 days of the program start. The iPOS system is an additional system used to track your degree progress other than course registration that takes place on your My ASU page. For this program, an academic advising appointment is not required for students to be able to complete the iPOS. Use the materials list to round up the items needed for your iPOS submission, and then use the guided instructions button for a step-by-step presentation. 

Materials for iPOS submission: 

• Course Sequence: Your recommended course sequence can be found under the Course Sequences section. This is used to submit the order of when you take your classes. The iPOS categories the courses below too are note there as well.

• Faculty Committee: For all students in the Elementary Education MEd programs, regardless of pursuing teacher certification or non-teacher certification, Elizabeth Frias, needs to be designated as "Chair" for the Faculty Committee (Advisors > Faculty Committee). This is listed on your course sequence as well.   

• Culminating Experience: After you select the term you are anticipated to take the course according to your course sequence, then a box named "Title" will appear. Type in "Applied Project," and select "3" for hours.  

• Need more instructions? See more general information about the iPOS or email your academic advisors.

Culminating Experience (The Applied Project)

EED 593 Applied Project is the culminating experience course for the program. The successfully completed Applied Project constitutes the culminating experience for the Master’s Degree. Passing the EED 593 with a grade of B or higher in your last semester is required for graduation. 

Additional Information

• Teacher Waiver for in-state tuition (must be submitted EVERY semester)