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Middle Grades Graduate Program Description

Program Description

The Advanced Graduate Program in Curriculum and Instruction is offered for experienced elementary, middle grades, secondary mathematics, and secondary English teachers who hold an A license, has at least two years of successful classroom experience, and want to extend and enhance their knowledge and competencies in understanding classroom practice (applying diversity, developmental and psychological theories); developing curriculum; utilizing technology; assuming a leadership role in the school and community; teaching practices; understanding research practices; and conducting action research.

The program broadens the teacher's understanding of the purpose and role of education in the elementary, middle, secondary mathematics and secondary English grades; extends an understanding of the nature of the learner and the learning process (including exceptional populations); assists the teacher in gaining greater insights and skills in the use of research techniques and in administering action research projects to evaluate and improve classroom instruction; and assists the teacher in developing the conceptual framework and skills necessary to provide a developmentally appropriate living/learning environment for all children.

Admission Requirements for each concentration area

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Middle Grades Admission Requirements:

• Two copies (official transcripts) of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Copy of the NC initial license in Middle Grades (or the equivalent from another state); with a concentration in one of the four content areas - Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, or Social Studies
• A letter from a principal verifying two years of full-time teaching experience in an elementary classroom
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 overall with a 3.0 in the major
• An official copy of Graduate Record Exam scores
• An essay of current issues the candidate would like to address in the master's degree program
• Three letters of recommendation (one each from a supervisor, a peer and a community representative)
• An interview with the program coordinator that will include an impromptu writing sample; based on current issues; applicants will choose one of three topics.
• An interview conducted by two graduate faculty members

Application Deadline:
October 1st (Spring admission); March 1st (Fall admission)

Accreditation-
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)

Contact:

Dr. Dorothy M. Singleton, Department Chair
919-530-6353
dsingleton@nccu.edu

Dr. Agnes DeWitt
919-530-7696
adewitt@nccu.edu

Dr. Nancy Reese-Durham
919-530-5181
ndurham@nccu.edu


School of Education Website: http://www.nccu.edu/academics/soe/index.cfm