Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Education Online
Open doors to new destinations in education by increasing your aptitude for instructional leadership.
Program Overview
Learn what our M.A.Ed. in elementary education online program can do for you
Enrich your experience as a teacher leader by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Education online from the UNC Pembroke School of Education. This online graduate education degree program prepares you for more rewarding educational leadership opportunities, including Curriculum Facilitator or Curriculum Director.
Grow your understanding of best practices in education with a focus on improving student learning outcomes and academic achievement as well as enhancing collaborative relationships within your community. Examine the current curricula, instructional approaches, assessment and other elements of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. You will also learn to apply theories and principles of human growth and development along with a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
Designed to be flexible for busy adults, this elementary education master’s degree program provides rigorous professional development through a combination of 100% online coursework and hands-on learning in the field.
Graduate from this M.A.Ed. online program prepared for various educational roles, such as:
- Teacher Leader
- Curriculum Facilitator
- Curriculum Director
- Teacher Leader
- Curriculum Facilitator
- Curriculum Director
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Accreditation
All educator preparation programs at The University of North Carolina Pembroke are approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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Tuition
Explore the value of our affordable tuition
Tuition for our affordable online M.A.Ed. with a Specialization in Elementary Education is priced with the working student in mind—plus, you can pay by the course. Financial aid may be available for students who qualify.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Fees Per Credit Hour | Distance Fee Per Term | Per Program* |
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M.A.Ed. – Elementary Education (in-state resident) | $237.78 | $713.34 | $33.05 | $36.75 | $9,227 |
M.A.Ed. – Elementary Education (out-of-state) | $963.28 | $2,889.84 | $33.05 | $36.75 | $30,992 |
Tuition is based on a cadence of 6-9 credit hours per semester, which is two 7-week terms. Tuition will be capped at the per semester, full-time enrollment levels of nine (9) credit hours for graduate students.
Please consult with your advisor for more information.
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Additional Fees
One-Time Fees
Application Fee - $55 domestic/$60 internationalOrientation Fee - $20
Graduation Fee - $100 (students will be charged an additional $25 if fee is not paid on time)
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Note these important dates for our online students
For the convenience of our master’s in elementary education online students, the School of Education offers multiple start dates each year. View the full calendar for upcoming deadlines, including when to turn in all required documents, register for classes and pay tuition for your desired program start date.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Fall II | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 10/17/24 | 12/6/24 |
Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/9/25 | 2/28/25 |
Spring II | 3/17/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/13/25 | 5/2/25 |
Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/1/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/27/25 |
Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/19/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/15/25 |
Fall I | 8/25/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/10/25 |
Fall II | 10/20/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/9/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/16/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
View the qualifications for our M.A.Ed. degree program online
The School of Education admission process is the first step toward earning your M.A.Ed. with a Specialization in Elementary Education online. Find out the requirements for the program and what additional materials are needed.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 2.5 cumulative GPA on undergraduate coursework
- Valid NC class A teaching license or equivalent
To be eligible for consideration for full or provisional admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Submit a completed online application
- Pay a $55 non-refundable application fee ($60 for international applicants and waived for military members)
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA
- Valid North Carolina class A teaching license in K-6 Elementary (or equivalent licensure in your state)
- Three professional references
- No GRE or GMAT required
The electronic and physical information for submitting transcripts:
UNC Pembroke The Graduate School
PO Box 1510
One University Drive
Pembroke, NC 28372
UNCP will accept transcripts electronically - [email protected]
Courses
Read about our M.A.Ed. – Elementary Education online courses
To earn this online elementary education degree, students must complete eight core courses and four specialization courses for a total of 30 credit hours.
Students can choose 2 of the 4 following courses:
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*Tuition rate (in-state: $237.78 /credit hour plus $36.75 flat fee; out-of-state: $963.28 /credit hour plus $36.75 flat fee) is based on a cadence of 6-9 credit hours per semester. Students planning to take more than 9 credit hours per semester should consult with their advisor for more information about the graduate tuition policy.
**Time to completion may vary depending on your start date. Speak with your Enrollment Specialist for more details.
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