Overview
This program offered by University of North Carolina Greensboro is designed for elementary teachers interested in improving their science teaching, cultivating their professional trajectory, and becoming leaders in North Carolina elementary science education.Students will gain hands-on experience through observations and student teaching in local schools, in addition to opportunities to attend and present at conferences. Careers include K-6 science specialists, district science specialists, elementary science coaches, curriculum developers, and facilitators of professional development.
Designed for
This Elementary Education with a Concentration in Science Education program is designed for elementary teachers interested in improving their science teaching, cultivating their professional trajectory, and becoming leaders in North Carolina elementary science education.
Career Opportunities
Students will gain hands-on experience through observations and student teaching in local schools, in addition to opportunities to attend and present at conferences. Careers include K-6 science specialists, district science specialists, elementary science coaches, curriculum developers, and facilitators of professional development.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Nature of Science, Technology, and Society
- Teaching Life Sciences
- Teaching Physical Sciences
- Teaching Earth Sciences
- Environmental Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Natural Sciences Primary Education View 238 other Masters in Primary Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should hold an elementary teaching license and completed at least two years of teaching.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or appropriately-evaluated credentials for non-U.S. schools.
- Satisfactory academic standing as an undergraduate or in a post-baccalaureate program: “B” (3.0 GPA) average or better.
- Approval of the academic department in which the graduate student will major. (Assumes an undergraduate major appropriate to the proposed graduate study.)
- Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination
Tuition Fee
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International
15780 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1052 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
15780 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1052 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
4335 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 289 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Greensboro
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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