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Master's Program

Master of Arts in Education (MAE) in Elementary Education

The MAE in Elementary Education is designed to provide expertise for the master teacher in a 9-12 semester hour focus area of the candidate's choice. The degree does not meet all standards for an initial teaching license. In-service elementary teachers may select focus areas in:

Additional Focus area: Required Undergraduate Major: Ball State University BS/BA in Special Education Teaching Major in Exceptional Needs, Mild Intreventions:

Elementary Education License (Rules 2002)

All candidates for the MAE in Elementary Education must first be admitted to the Ball State University Graduate School before being admitted to the MAE programs.

Application Deadlines For Graduate School:

  • For Summer Semester: April 15
  • For Fall Semester: July 15
  • For Spring Semester: November 15