Welcome to the Elementary Certification Master's Program (ECMP)
Program Description
The ECMP program is for those individuals who have already earned a baccalaureate degree and who are interested in becoming elementary teachers. The program is designed to develop, support and promote thoughtful, innovative practices and reflective teaching in elementary schools. In most cases, ECMP teacher candidates will earn their elementary teaching certificate after three academic semesters, and one summer session of coursework. For the Elementary Certification Master’s Program brochure and course of study, please visit the Elementary Education Graduate Program page.
Program Overview
The next ECMP program cohort will begin in the fall; this cohort group should complete program expectations by the end of the next fall semester. ECMP candidates will take their coursework together and will work with mentor teachers in elementary classrooms at least one day each week for the first academic year. The fifteen-week student teaching experience is scheduled for the second fall semester of the program and at that time, teacher candidates work in schools five days a week.
ECMP Courses and Timelines
These courses are taken in a three-semester sequence, and courses are offered only once each academic year.
Timeline:
- 1st Semester (Fall): Education L545, E548, E543, E555, and M501
- 2nd Semester (Spring): Education Z501, E547, L549, L559, and M501
- Summer: P510, or P515, or P540, or P530
- 3rd Semester (Fall): Education M550, E594, and E579
Program Costs and Financial Aid
The schedule of fees, as well as cost estimates for tuition, books, supplies, and living expenses, can be found by contacting the Office of the Bursar at (812) 855-2636.
All questions regarding financial aid must be directed to the Office of Student Financial Assistance; please call them at 812-855-031, email them at rsvposfa@indiana.edu, or review their website. Eligibility for financial assistance is based on completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form: www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Students who anticipate needing some form of financial aid should file the FAFSA at least 90 days before their program begins.
The Elementary Certification Master's Program is a full-time, heavily field-based program. Students who leave full-time employment and who pursue the master's degree at the same time will, in most cases, be eligible for full financial aid (loans or work study). Students interested in work study can be provided the opportunity to work as reading or math tutors at local elementary schools. Since this work study setting will be in partnership with local school corporations, tutoring schedules will not conflict with the ECMP course and field schedule. This opportunity will enable students to meet their financial needs and, at the same time, develop and practice some of the skills that will be needed in the classroom setting.
Is This Program Right for You?
The Indiana University Elementary Certification Master's Program. program seeks to prepare highly qualified beginning elementary school teachers. Successful ECMP candidates demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for becoming educators who will meet the challenges of tomorrow and who are - without question - dedicated to the success of all students. The most inspiring teachers are those who are as passionate about their calling as they are knowledgeable about their subject area. If this describes you, you may want to consider becoming an applicant for this new and innovative program.
The ECMP is small and has an individual focus within a cohort-based program; consequently, enrollment is limited. Candidates for each year's cohort group are selected based on assessment of all the elements of their application.
For more information about the ECMP program, contact the co-directors, Melissa Keller or Valarie Akerson.