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2018-2019 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Elementary Education, MA


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Program Code: MA_422A
CIP Code: 13.1202

Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Elementary Education


Advanced Licensure: Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher education programs.

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE or MAT exam scores; North Carolina “A” license or the equivalent from another state*.

* Applicants who do not have an A level license in the area of Elementary Education will need to take Praxis II to receive M licensure in that area.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Location: On Campus and Off Campus; Off-Campus cohorts begin periodically, and follow a part-time extended format.

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Elementary Education


Total Required (Minimum 39 Hours)


Students without grades K-6 student teaching or teaching experience in grades K-6 must take C I 5900 - Internship/Practicum (1-6) . This may result in the total number of hours exceeding 39 hours.

Teaching Field Courses (12 Hours)


Graduate courses selected from each of the content areas; math, science, social studies, and English language arts with the advice and approval of the academic advisor

Mathematics

Choose One:

Science

Choose One:

Social Studies

Choose One:

English Language Arts

Choose One:

  • Graduate level course in RE
    or
  • ENG (3)

Other Requirements for the MA in Elementary Education


  • Thesis: Not required
  • Proficiency: Not required
  • Candidacy: Not required
  • Comprehensive: Not required
  • Product of Learning: Required

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