The Master of Arts in Education with Elementary Education specialization offers advanced study for certified elementary teachers (grades 1-6). Many teachers find that while they are keeping current in their profession, they would like an opportunity for more in-depth study of an area that impacts their teaching and student learning. The M.A. program provides you this opportunity to delve deeper into a specific area, as well as advance your professional career. You might want to explore current issues in the profession, sampling a range of courses across topics such as teaching second language English learners, co-teaching, or teaching and learning with digital technologies. Or you might want a master's degree to receive higher pay or qualify for career advancement opportunities.