Master in Elementary Education and Teaching (Master's)

For Master in Elementary Education and Teaching (Master's), tuition is $344 per credit hour (NC Residents); the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 1, 2026.

This programme leads to an M-level teaching licence for elementary grades K-6. It prepares students to design and manage learning environments based on understanding child development and instructional evaluation. The curriculum emphasizes practical teaching skills aligned with North Carolina's teacher education standards. It is delivered entirely online with part-time study options.

Focus areas include Elementary Mathematics Education, Teaching Emergent Bilingual Population in Content Areas.

The programme requires 39 or more credit hours, including coursework and a required internship for those without prior elementary teaching experience. The internship adds up to three credit hours and may increase the total beyond 39.

Graduates qualify to work as licensed elementary school teachers, tutors, or lead teachers in K-6 settings.

Applicants must meet Graduate School and programme admission criteria. Those without elementary teaching experience must complete an internship during the programme.

The programme totals about 39 credit hours. Online, part-time, with a typical completion time of two years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.

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