Overview

The Master in Elementary Education at North Carolina State University develops teacher leaders who:

possess strong specialized content knowledge in science or mathematics;

have a deep understanding of how elementary-aged children learn; and

can apply such knowledge and understanding to their leadership and instructional practices.

Key facts

The program is considered Distance Education (DE) and offered off campus, at school sites in the region, to take advantage of reduced DE tuition rates.

Most courses are a mix of face-to-face and online instruction with professors that are experts in their fields and who bring experience teaching in elementary schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Studies In the Elementary School

Targeted Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Elementary School

Teaching Children's Literature

Special Problems in Elementary School Science

Reading In the Elementary School

Number Systems and Operations: K-5 Mathematical Tasks

Rational Numbers and Operations: K-5 Learning Trajectories

Data Analysis and Measurement: K-5 Classroom Interactions

Algebraic Reasoning: K-5 Discourse and Questioning

Geometry and Spatial Visualization: K-5 Assessment

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 167 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

500-800 word personal/goals statement that showcases your background, teaching experience and goals for seeking an advanced degree
Copy of your current teaching certificate: must be uploaded with personal statement
Transcripts of all post-secondary education* showing 3.0 GPA as required by the Graduate School
Resume
Three letters of recommendation that describe your work ethic and potential as a graduate student. These letters must be included with the online reference form.
Non-refundable application fee of $75 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents or $85 for international residents

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

52560 USD / full

≈ 52560 USD / full
Out-of-State

52560 USD / full

≈ 52560 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17040 USD / full

≈ 17040 USD / full

Funding

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