Overview

If you are interested in working in educational administration, becoming a school principal or have an interest in designing school curriculum, the Elementary Education program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will give you the skills required to be successful in the next level of your career.

Why choose our MAT. in Elementary Education?

The M.Ed. coursework is fully online so it provides flexibility and convenience for you to study at your own pace, from your home or office.

The Elementary Education faculty continuously achieves regional, state, and national recognition as experts in their field in scholarship, teaching, and research. They provide you with the personal attention, instruction, guidance and the mentoring you need.

Our coursework focuses on targeted, practical assignments that can be used in our candidate’s classroom the next day. Students can apply strategies in a real-world setting without having to leave their teaching responsibilities.

Our program’s extensive array of concentration areas sets us apart from other programs and gives our students options that meet their interests and leadership aspirations.

All teacher education programs at UNC Charlotte are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Career Options

Graduates may pursue careers in a number of areas including the following:

Charter and public school pre-K and elementary schools teachers

Program administrator

Instructional specialist

Literacy facilitator

Math or science facilitator

Curriculum directors for schools or textbook companies

Child care center director

Principal or assistant principal

Tutor

Student teacher supervisor

Educational consultant for public or private schools

Education specialist for museums and community parks

Corporate training consultant

Education policy consultant for government or non-profit organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Issues in Global and Urban Elementary Schools

Instructional Differentiation and Leadership for 21st Century Learners

Teacher Inquiry and Data Analysis in the Elementary Classroom

Creating Equitable Elementary Classroom Environments

Nature and Needs of Gifted Students

History and Psychology of Racism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts of all previous academic work beyond high school with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Completion of a Bachelors in Elementary Education from an approved program

Official reports of GRE or MAT examination

An essay describing statement of purpose for undertaking graduate study

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20627 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20627 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

4841 USD / year

≈ 4841 USD / year

Living costs

Charlotte

United States

1133 - 2060 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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Overview

Why choose our MAT. in Elementary Education?

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charlotte

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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