Overview

In addition to advanced pedagogy, East Carolina University's Elementary Education, M.Ed. program coursework will also include grant writing and development of teacher leadership. You will also have the opportunity to select an area of focus for your degree including content expertise, working with English or other language learners, or licensure in teaching academically and/or intellectually gifted learners.

As part of the degree, you will have the opportunity to conduct research that will inform and enhance your teaching. These projects are conducting in a sequence of coursework that usually occurs toward the end of the program. As a culmination of your study, you will present findings and discuss implications for your future practice. These projects are a source of pride for students and faculty alike as all involved witness the evolution of students as they become researchers and teacher-leaders.

ECU Advantage

In the East Carolina elementary education master of arts in education program, in-service educators work with faculty who are recognized as experts in their field. ECU elementary education MAEd faculty members serve as board members in national organizations, publish in top-level journals, and earn national awards for their work in their respective areas. Faculty members at ECU also understand the busy lives of students and work to make material accessible to students through expertly created online environments.ECU graduates are highly sought after and can be found working throughout the region and around the United States. Many graduates become Nationally Board Certified and go on to earn doctorate degrees in their area of expertise.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Study of Children's Literature
Critical Multicultural Education
Curriculum Development
Elementary School Mathematics
Integrating Technology into Teaching
Language and Literacy Development
Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary School

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Primary Education View 150 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

Completion of an approved teacher education program or equivalent.

A valid North Carolina teaching license or eligibility for a lateral entry license.

Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential as a graduate student and teacher.

A written statement of purpose outlining the applicant's academic and professional experiences, reasons for pursuing the program, and career goals.

Official transcripts from all universities attended.

Tuition Fee

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International

18361 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18361 USD per year during 14 months.
National

18361 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18361 USD per year during 14 months.
In-State

5213 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5213 USD per year during 14 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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