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, unless waived; North Carolina “A” license or the equivalent from another state.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.
Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GRE or MAT) requirement may be waived for applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher.
Additional Information on License Requirement: 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.
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