Master of Education in Elementary Education
University of North Carolina-Wilmington

Program Details

This online elementary education degree is designed for aspiring K-6 teachers who are looking for quality education to be leaders for young learners. Current educators can also benefit from this degree, learning more effective skills for their role. The curriculum, which combines perspectives of theory, research, and practice, features the advanced study of content in the areas of:

  • Science
  • Math
  • Social Studies
  • Language Arts

Customize the curriculum through electives and an integrated approach to curriculum design that values students’ varied experiences and influences. You can also choose an intensive study offered in Math, English as a Second Language, and Academically or Intellectually Gifted which can lead to add-on licensure in these content areas.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of North Carolina-Wilmington is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Must hold, or be qualified to hold, a North Carolina Class A teacher license for applicants seeking licensure