February 19, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ga. — On Monday, Jan. 20, Truett McConnell University’s Peter and Gredel Walpot School of Education announced the addition of a new graduate degree in Elementary Education. Beginning in the fall of 2025, students will be able to pursue a Master of Arts in Elementary Education. This academic degree program will be available 100% online and will typically take 1 1⁄2 to 2 years to complete (36 credit hours).
The fully online format MEd is designed for individuals seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in teaching elementary-aged students (grades P-5). The program focuses on current best practices in pedagogy, child development, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and educational technology, all within the context of a Christian worldview. This degree is ideal for licensed teachers seeking professional development, as well as those wanting to pursue a career in teaching with a robust foundation in educational theory and practice.
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to: Apply advanced teaching strategies that support diverse learners in elementary education; design and implement curriculum that is aligned with state and national standards and supports the development of the whole child; utilize educational technologies to enhance learning outcomes; lead in creating inclusive classrooms that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion; understand and apply best practices in classroom management and assessment; reflect critically on educational research and integrate evidence-based practices into their teaching; and demonstrate Christian ethical leadership in educational settings.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply today for Fall 2025 enrollment at truett.edu/admissions/graduate-admission/. For more information about the MEd, visit truett.edu/degrees/master-of-arts-in-elementary-education/ or contact Taylor Gilleland, Ed.S., Chair of the Peter and Gredel Walpot School of Education at tgilleland@truett.edu or 706-865-2134, Ext. 6100.
Dr. Mael Disseau, Vice President for Academic Services, commented, “I am proud of the fact that the Peter and Gredel Walpot School of Education at TMU trains all our students with the Truth, through a Biblically centered education. We look to better equip this generation of educators to be better educators, so, if you want to master your craft as an educator while keeping Truth as your foundation, we are the place for you.”
Taylor Gilleland, Ed.S. and Chair of the School of Education, said, "We are thrilled to offer a fully online Master's of Elementary Education degree program starting in Fall of 2025! We look forward to working with certified educators to enhance their knowledge of pedagogy and research based best practices in elementary education. Our mission is to provide a biblically-based graduate level education and encourage teachers to fulfil the great commission in their classrooms by being a light each and every day in addition to providing them with quality instruction from our highly qualified and GaPSC certified professors to further their expertise."
Truett McConnell University is a private Christian liberal arts and sciences university located in Cleveland, Georgia, offering over 50 different academic programs of study including baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The University boasts a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio while 100% of incoming students receive financial aid. The mission of the University is to equip students with the Truth, through a Biblically-centered education, to fulfill the Great Commission. For more information about Truett McConnell University, visit www.truett.edu.
