Master of Education in Elementary Education
The Master of Education in Elementary Education is designed for licensed teachers who wish to:
- Earn a master’s license,
- Further their professional development
- Pursue National Board Certification
This programs is offered both online or on campus
- Small informal classes, or fully online instruction
- Designed to be completed in 18 months
- Full summer schedule of classes
- Transfer for up to 9 grad credits
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
- Official transcript from any institutions from which the applicant seeks to transfer credits
- Grade-point average of 3.0 or higher at the undergraduate level
- a valid and active NC SP1 license in the appropriate teaching area
- submission of an essay
- Two letters of recommendation
Exit Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA with no more than one C; no grade of F
- Presentation of Research
Programs leading to the M.Ed. for those individuals seeking a first license or Standard Profession 1 (SP1) licensure are also available.
Elementary Education General Courses (30 Hours)
Professional Studies
- EDU 6110 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
- EDU 6310 School, Community, and Family Collaboration (3)
- EDU 6580 Current Issues in Education (3)
- EDU 6900 Teacher as Researcher: Research Implementation (3)
- SPE 5280 Exceptionality, Diversity and Difference (3)
Specialty Studies
- ELE 6330 Multicultural Literature for Children (3)
- ELE 6340 Cultural Aspects of Effective Teaching (3)
- ELE 6770 Differentiated Instruction (3)
Electives: Choose two elective graduate courses (5000 or 6000-Level) in areas outside of the major to complete degree requirements
To Apply:
To begin the application process, please download and fill out the required recommendation form
Faculty Contact:
Laura Handler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
laura.handler@greensboro.edu
