Program Description
The English Language Arts (ELA) Education concentration in the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum (TLC) M.Ed. program helps experienced teachers strengthen their impact in teaching literature, reading, writing, digital and critical media literacy, and more. Through coursework, pedagogical practice, and an innovative inquiry-based, fully online cohort-based program, teachers collaborate to learn more about meeting the needs of their students in middle and high school English language arts courses.
This concentration is designed to meet the needs of full-time educators with fully online courses scheduled for afterschool hours (late afternoon / evening). Cohort members typically take up to two courses (6 hours) per semester for five semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall, spring, summer), completing the program in two academic years.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants for this concentration must meet the following qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in English or related focus with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Teaching license or equivalent experience in middle or high school English
- Three or more years of relevant teaching experience (recommended but not required)
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 of interest (approximately 500-800 words), a current resume, and three letters of recommendation. We do not require GRE scores or entrance exams for this concentration. In your personal statement, describe your professional interests and experiences that prepare you for a graduate degree in the concentration area.
Please note that the TLC M.Ed. is not an educator preparation program, and it does not lead to a teaching license for beginning teachers. Instead, the M.Ed. degree provides specialized knowledge for experienced teachers who already have completed their teacher licensure requirements and already have a NC teacher license. If you are looking for a program that prepares new teachers for licensure in NC, check out our online M.A.T. program.
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.
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.
