基础教育学位的教育硕士的目的是通过扩大与基础教学有关的学习领域的教师背景，提高基础水平的教学质量。在基本教学以外的其他地区持有田纳西州教学许可证的人，可以通过选择指定的选修课并满足一些其他要求，来开发基本的K-5附加课程（同时，他们也要攻读M.Ed.）。
The purpose of the Master's of Education in Elementary Education degree is to improve the quality of teaching at the elementary level by broadening the background of teachers in the areas of study related to elementary teaching and learning. Within the Conceptual Framework of the Clemmer College, the mission of the M.Ed. in Elementary Education program is to enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers at the elementary school level. The M.Ed. in Elementary Education program is designed to prepare Teachers as Leaders. Upon completion of the Master of Education in Elementary Education program, degree candidates are expected to: possess the General Knowledge, Content Knowledge, and Professional Knowledge to enable them to be effective and successful teachers in the elementary grades, show appreciation for the Diversity represented in elementary classrooms, develop both confidence and competence in their students and, as Caring professionals, work toward making certain all learners are encouraged to reach their full potential, model Social Responsibility in their personal and professional lives, and provide opportunities for learners to engage in socially responsible behaviors, utilize both informal and formal assessments to evaluate and ensure the continuous progress of learners,