Overview

Applicants to the Spanish Education Specialization program from University of North Carolina Wilmington must already hold a bachelor’s degree and teacher certification. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to work in professional and leadership positions within public and private school settings. Students will complete 33 credit hours in the professional core, Spanish core, and electives.

Objectives

Upon completion of the M.Ed. with specialization in Spanish Education, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge in the field of Spanish language and culture.
Plan and implement instruction for effective language learning.
Use technology to enhance the academic achievement of Spanish language learners.
Evaluate instructional procedures and practices.
Adapt instruction to the learning and developmental needs of individuals, including students with special needs and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Incorporate findings from educational literature into school and classroom strategies to improve student learning.
Demonstrate effective leadership within that school environment.
Reflect on professional goals and plan for professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Education
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Human Development and Learning
Current Practices and Research in Teaching Spanish
Advanced Writing Techniques
Translation Techniques & Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
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

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree completed before graduate study begins.
Official copies of transcripts of college works (graduate and undergraduate). An undergraduate grade average of “B” (GPA=3.0) or better is recommended.
Official scores on Miller Analogies Test or Graduate Record Exam.
Three recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields.
A letter of interest describing commitment to the teaching profession, prior experiences working with World Language learners, prior experiences in schools, and philosophy of teaching and learning.
A Spanish writing sample and a Spanish speaking sample or interview.
Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

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

41514 USD / year

≈ 41514 USD / year
Out-of-State

41514 USD / year

≈ 41514 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10263 USD / year

≈ 10263 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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