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Elementary Education Specialization, M.Ed.

Enhance Your Teaching and Leadership Skills to Advance Your Career
  • 33

    Credit Hours

  • 100%

    Online

  • 2

    Options: Full-time or Part-time

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Offers

Advanced study in core content areas and combined perspectives of theory, research and practice

Action research, inquiry and technology integration projects

Critical approaches for teaching for diverse learners and global awareness

Flexible online format designed to accommodate working professionals

Strong preparation for effective teaching and leadership

“ I feel I am walking away equipped, inspired and passionate about impacting the world through teaching. ”
Emily Corrigan M.Ed. in Elementary Education
Emily Corrigan, M.Ed. in Elementary Education

M.Ed. in Elementary Education Testimonial

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Elementary Education M.Ed. Program Overview

Expand the Possibilities

This program is designed for certified K-6 teachers seeking to expand their knowledge in the field of elementary education at the graduate level. In addition to advanced study of content in the areas of Science, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts, participants will learn to design and implement effective instruction with particular emphasis on integrated curriculum and active learning strategies.

The program will prepare you to be more effective in the classroom and help open doors to greater responsibility as a leader in your school or district.

Flexible Program Design

Most students in the M.Ed. in Elementary Education program are employed full-time as teachers and take one or two courses during fall and spring semesters, in addition to courses during the summer. Graduate students are limited to two courses each summer term.

This schedule allows practicing teachers to complete program requirements in approximately 1.5 to 2 years. Others may be employed part-time or enrolled in graduate school full-time and, thus, are able to earn their master’s degree more quickly by taking three courses in Fall and Spring terms.

All students will complete 33 hours of coursework, and a capstone project and presentation in the final semester of the program (fall or spring).

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Sample Courses

sample courses
EDN 508 Advanced Diverse Learners
EDN 524 Action Research for Elementary Educators
EDN 542 Mathematics in the Global Community
EDN 543 Teaching for Global Citizenship in the Social Studies Curriculum
EDN 544 Global Scientific Literacy in Elementary Science Education
EDN 548 Advanced Teaching of Language and Literacy in the Elementary Classroom
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Elementary Education M.Ed. Program Details

Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: M.Ed. Elementary Education

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  • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
  • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

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Location/Delivery Method

  • Distance Education - Online - Asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day - not time-dependent slots).

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

  • Spring 2025:
    • Priority Consideration: October 1, 2024
    • Space Available: November 1, 2024
  • Summer I 2025:
    • May 1, 2025
  • Summer II 2025:
    • June 1, 2025
  • Fall 2025: 
    • Priority Consideration: May 1, 2025
      Space Available: June 1, 2025

Transcripts

  • One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Test Scores

  • None Required

Recommendations

  • 3 professional recommendations

Additional Requirements

  1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
  2. Essay: Education Statement of Interest Essay
    Essay
  3. Licensure: Must hold or be qualified to hold, a North Carolina class "A" teacher license in elementary education or related field. Contact the program coordinator directly regarding licensure questions.
  4. GPA: A GPA of “B” (3.0) or better recommended in undergraduate work
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