Program Description
The Elementary Education in Mathematics & Science (EEMS) concentration in the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum M.Ed. program helps experienced teachers strengthen their impact in mathematics or science instruction in K-6 classrooms. Through coursework and hands-on experience in an innovative, fully online program, teachers deepen their specialized content knowledge in mathematics or science and improve their understanding about how elementary-aged children learn.
Through collaboration with their instructors and peers, teachers learn how to apply their deepened expertise to their instructional practices and leadership in their classrooms and schools. This concentration is designed to meet the needs of full-time educators with fully online courses scheduled for the evening hours. Those enrolled in the program typically take two courses (6 hours) per semester for five semesters, completing the program in two academic years.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants for this concentration must meet the following qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant area with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- NC teacher license or equivalent experience in a relevant area/grade level
A preferred qualification is:
- Current or prior teaching experience in a K-6 classroom
Applicants should also consult the general requirements of The Graduate School at NC State. To apply, you will need to submit transcripts from all universities previously attended, a personal statement (approximately 500-800 words), a current resume, and three letters of recommendation that describe your potential as a graduate student. We do not require GRE scores or entrance exams for this concentration. In your personal statement, describe your goals for seeking an advanced degree as well as your professional interests and experiences that prepare you for a graduate degree in the concentration area. Letters of recommendation from friends and family members are highly discouraged.
WHEN YOU APPLY: The Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum program was formerly named Curriculum & Instruction. The name change is still pending in the application system. When applying, select Curriculum & Instruction as the program name, and then select the appropriate concentration area.
Faculty
The primary faculty associated with the TLC/EEMS concentration are:
- Temple Walkowiak, Concentration Coordinator
- Sarah Carrier
- Danielle Gallagher
- Jessica Hunt
- Michael Jarry-Shore
- James Minogue
Tuition and Fees
Review the Online and Distance Education Rates for official information about current tuition and fees. Online courses in this concentration are typically charged at the Graduate Standard DE Rate.
