Master of Arts in Middle Grades Education (6-9)

The Master of Arts program in Middle Grades Education includes thirty-three semester hours in five blended cohort classes, including 3 semester hours of capstone development. Each candidate shall present a final capstone of an action research project during the final class. Knowing, understanding and practicing core teaching standards requires that candidates must know and understand current expectations of teaching standards and exhibit them in class activities. This program builds upon the most current body of knowledge of best practice and practical expertise (theory and practice) relevant to teaching middle grades. In order to obtain graduate-level licensure, students must hold initial licensure in Middle Grades Education.

The Master of Arts program in Middle Grades Education includes thirty-three semester hours in five components. The primary focus of the program is to enhance middle level teachers’ understanding and knowledge of the theoretical base, research, and examplary practices of middle level education including, but not limited to, the nature of the yound adolescent, developmentally appropriate instruction and advanced content area knowledge.

The program leads to recommendation for graduate-level NC licensure for those who hold initial middle grades licensure.

Coordinator: Dr.Kelly Taylor