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

Full-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-25 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

21812 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21812 USD / year

≈ 21812 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8006 USD / year

≈ 8006 USD / year

Living costs

Greenville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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ECU Advantage

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greenville

Financing

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