Master of Arts in Teaching with a Specialization in Elementary Education Online
Achieve full licensure to teach in North Carolina and prepare to enrich your teaching experience.
Program Overview
Get to know our 100% online M.A.T. – Elementary Education program
By earning your Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in Elementary Education online from UNCP, you will gain the necessary preparation to plan instruction and apply a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners. This recognized educator preparation program is a convenient and affordable pathway ideal for North Carolina teachers seeking initial teaching licensure.
As you develop applicable knowledge of the principles and theories of human growth and development, you will also enhance your abilities to use technology to engage students in learning. Graduates of the M.A.T. – Elementary Education program will have a solid foundation in teaching all aspects of elementary education including literacy, social studies, mathematics and science.
This Master of Arts in Teaching program offers an effective combination of rigorous coursework delivered 100 percent online and field experience along with a student teaching internship. Learn from our supportive School of Education faculty who are committed to student success and join respected UNCP alumni who constitute the majority of the state’s “Teacher of the Year” recipients.
The online program is designed for those who hold an undergraduate degree in education and those new to the field. The NCATE-accredited program meets the requirements for initial licensure.
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Tuition
Make a cost-effective choice with an online degree
Tuition for our affordable online M.A.T. 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.
Tuition breakdown:
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| Program | Graduate Tuition Per Credit Hour | Graduate Tuition Per 3-Hour Course | Fees Per Credit Hour | Distance Fee Per Term | Program Cost Including Tuition & Fees† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A.T. ELED (in-state resident) | $237.78 | $713.34 | $33.05 | $36.75 | $9,227.40 |
| M.A.T. ELED (out-of-state) | $963.28 | $2,889.84 | $33.05 | $36.75 | $30,992.40 |
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. https://www.uncp.edu/resources/student-accounts/tuition-fee-information
Additional Fees
One Time Fees
Application Fee - $55 domestic/$60 international
Orientation Fee - $20
Graduation Fee - $100 (note, students will be charged an additional $25 if fee is not paid on time)
Students will be charged a $25 readmission fee after one year of non-attendance.
Calendar
Prepare for the upcoming dates and deadlines for our online degree
For the convenience of our M.A.T. – 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.
| Course Start | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 08/07/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 08/17/2023 |
| 10/16/2023 | 12/01/2023 | 10/02/2023 | 10/09/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 10/12/2023 |
| 01/15/2024 | 03/01/2024 | 01/01/2024 | 01/08/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 01/11/2024 |
| 03/11/2024 | 04/26/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 03/07/2024 |
| 05/06/2024 | 06/21/2024 | 04/22/2024 | 04/29/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 05/02/2024 |
| 06/24/2024 | 08/09/2024 | 06/10/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 06/19/2024 | 06/20/2024 |
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Admissions
Review the requirements for our online M.A.T. – Elementary Education program
The School of Education admission process is the first step toward earning your M.A.T. with a specialization in Elementary Education online. Find out the requirements for the program, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.
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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
- 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA; or 2.65-2.75 GPA for provisional admission
- Three professional references
- 150-250 word personal statement. Please include a brief discussion of your current (or future) teaching assignment in your statement of purpose.
- Submit Admission to Educator Preparation Acknowledgement Form
- No GRE or GMAT required
Courses
Discover what you will learn in our M.A.T. – Elementary Education online courses
To earn the M.A.T. with a specialization in Elementary Education online, students must complete ten core courses inclusive of the internship for a total of 30 credit hours.
EDN 5040: An Introduction to the Basic Tenets of Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is a graduate-level introduction to the foundational fields of education: philosophy and psychology, with an emphasis on the development of an appreciation for the role and responsibility of the teacher as the instructional leader in the educational community. Corequisite: EDN 5460: Field Experience required.
EDN 5120: Advanced Studies of Exceptional Children
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is a graduate-level introduction to the areas of focus addressed within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This course familiarizes students with the practices, philosophies, roles and responsibilities of educators working with a diverse population of students. Corequisite: EDN 5460: Field Experience required.
EDN 5450: Curriculum Design and Best Practices
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course examines curriculum design and research-based practices in lesson design and instructional practices, including backward design, instructional strategies such as differentiated instruction and formative and summative assessment. Corequisite: EDN 5460: Field Experience required.
EDN 5470: Advanced Classroom Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to develop graduate students' knowledge base related to the theory and techniques of classroom management. Emphasis is placed on how those understandings can be utilized to establish a positive and respectful learning environment for all students. A variety of classroom management programs are examined and evaluated.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Culminating clinical practice for initial teacher licensure. Course requirements include completion of program and licensure requirements, including full-time pre-service student internship or in-service teaching in a public-school setting in the licensure area.
ELE 5110: Assessment in Elementary Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive study of the current national, state, and local classroom assessment data practices and alignment of practices with desired classroom and inclusive student outcomes. Teacher candidates learn how to make data-driven decisions by selecting appropriate assessment instruments, observing and recording data, analyzing test scores and performance, interpreting data, and creating accommodations and plans to meet the needs of all students. Emphasis will be placed on social justice and equity related to pedagogy and assessment practices. Field Experience Required.
ELE 5120: Elementary Reading and Written Language Strategies and Instruction
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive study of the theoretical and practical aspects of pedagogy as it applies to effective and scientific research-based methods of teaching reading. Teacher candidates will develop the knowledge and skills to use systematic, explicit, multisensory methods to teach communication skills, reading, and written expression. The course provides foundational information about reading and writing acquisition stages, factors that impact literacy development, and the nature of literacy difficulties. Emphasis includes phonological awareness, comprehension strategies, study skills, technology use in the inclusive elementary classroom, questioning, discussion skills, and integrating writing and literature across the curriculum. The course will give particular attention to understanding students' varied cultural, linguistic, experiential, and literacy-based assets and the importance of recognizing multiple literacies. Students will also examine the role of culture and diversity as it informs teaching practices and learner behaviors. Field Experience Required.
ELE 5130: Elementary Mathematics
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive study of mathematics processes and pedagogies that support developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction in grades K-6. Current standards, research, educational practices, technological skills, and instructional materials are analyzed in relation to an inclusive, comprehensive, balanced approach to planning, instruction, and assessment. Teacher candidates critically examine research-based theories and best practices that support learners' developing mathematics skills and reasoning. Particular attention will be given to understanding the role of culture and diversity as it informs teaching practices and learner behaviors. Field Experience Required.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive study of the scientific processes and pedagogies that support developmentally appropriate instruction in process skills and science concept understanding and instruction in grades K-6. Current standards, research, educational practices, technological skills, and instructional materials are analyzed concerning a comprehensive, balanced approach to science instruction. Teacher candidates critically examine inclusive, research–based theories and best practices that support learners' developing science skills and understanding of concepts in life, physical, earth/space science, and health/wellness. Particular attention will be given to understanding the role of culture and diversity as it informs teaching practices and learner behaviors. Field Experience Required.
ELE 5150: Elementary Global Citizenship
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive study of the sociocultural context and pedagogies that support developmentally appropriate instruction in global citizenship, diversity, equity, and inclusion instruction in grades K-6. Current standards, research, educational practices, technological skills, and instructional materials are analyzed in relation to an inclusive, comprehensive, balanced approach to global citizenship instruction. Teacher candidates critically examine research–based theories and best practices that support learners' developing global citizenship and the embracing of diversity. Emphasis will be placed on identifying gaps, tensions, and misalignments in elementary curricula to include the selection of supplemental resources and practices. Field Experience Required.
*Tuition rate (in-state: $270.83/credit hour plus $36.75 flat fee; out-of-state: $968.27/credit hour plus $36.75 flat fee) 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 the bursar’s office for more information.
