Master of Arts [M.A] [Elementary Education] From West Virginia University

The graduate elementary teacher education program has three major areas of emphasis: general education, subject area/grade level curriculum and methods, and electives.

Career Profile

Overall employment of school teachers is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations. Projected employment growth varies among individual teaching occupations. Job openings for all teachers are expected to increase as many teachers reach retirement age. Employment of special education teachers is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations due to legislation emphasizing training and employment for individuals with disabilities; technological advances resulting in more survivors of accidents and illnesses; and growing public interest in individuals with special needs. Employment is distributed geographically with population shifts.