Graduate Programs


Master of Arts in Elementary Education

The master’s program in Elementary Education includes thirty semester hours in four components: professional, instructional, elective, and capstone.  This program builds upon the most current body of knowledge of best practice and practical expertise (theory and practice) relevant to teaching in K-6.

In order to obtain graduate level licensure, students must have or be eligible for initial licensure in Elementary Education.

Location
This program is offered on the main campus in Boiling Springs, NC, as well as our Statesville Campus.

Admission Requirements

Students may enter at the beginning of any semester or summer term.  To apply for initial admission to graduate study, the applicant should hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum 2.50 grade point average and:

  1. Submit an application.
  2. Arrange for an official transcript of all previous academic work beyond high school to be sent directly from each institution attended.  The Privacy Act requires that each student request in writing that transcripts be released to the Graduate School Office.
  3. Arrange for submission of scores on the NTE or PRAXIS II Subject Assessment, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).  GRE and MAT scores must be submitted by the publisher.
  4. Submit three professional references on Gardner-Webb Graduate School reference forms.
  5. Provide evidence of "A" level North Carolina Teacher's license or equivalent.

When all documents have been received, the Dean of the Graduate School and the chair or coordinator of the program area will evaluate them.  Students are notified of their admission status as soon as possible after completing the admissions process.  Because of the confidential nature of some items required for admission, the University reserves the right to reject any applicant without stating a reason.