Overview

Successful completion of the Elementary Education program from University of North Carolina Wilmington will lead to NC Elementary Education certification (K-6) and prepare educators to teach as elementary classroom teachers.

Two options are available:

Main Campus Face-to-Face Track – Courses meet two evenings each week during the regular semester and 3-4 evenings during the summer sessions. Field experiences (including the internship) take place in PDS Counties.

Distance Learning/Online Track – Courses are fully online and delivered asynchronously. Field experiences (including the internship) take place in PDS Counties and Regional PDS Counties.

Field placements for both the main campus and distance education option occur in K-5 public education settings and require a minimum of 30 hours per semester. A full-time internship is completed during the final semester.

Upon completion of the graduate MAT in Elementary Education, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate a depth and breadth of general knowledge in the field of Elementary Education
Demonstrate well-articulated theoretical beliefs and pedagogical practices relevant to K-6 classroom/school communities
Demonstrate effective communication skills that can be utilized when interacting with colleagues, administrators, and families
Design, implement, and assess effective instruction, with particular emphasis on integrated curriculum, creative and innovative teaching methodologies, and active learning strategies
Establish a classroom environment sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of all students
Effectively utilize technology to enhance the academic achievement of elementary learners
Demonstrate effective leadership skills within the school environment and beyond

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nature and Needs of Children with Exceptionalities
Advanced Elementary Grades Education, K-6
Research-based Instructional Design and Integrated Curriculum
Advanced Diverse Learners, K-6
Advanced Mathematics Methods, K-6
Advanced Social Studies Methods, K-6

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 312 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins.
Official copies of transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended.
Three recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields.
A letter of interest describing your interest in pursuing teaching as a profession, why you consider yourself a strong candidate for the program, and your commitment to working with children.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22644 USD / year

≈ 22644 USD / year
Out-of-State

22644 USD / year

≈ 22644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5598 USD / year

≈ 5598 USD / year

Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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