Western Carolina University College of Education and Allied Professions Elementary Education Graduate School and Research Cullowhee, NC 28723-7398 US   Phone: 1-800-369-6854 Fax: 1-828-227-7480   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.Ed.-Elementary Education On Campus   The Elementary Education program is designed to: prepare elementary school teachers to develop and apply research skills, expand and deepen content area knowledge, and further the understanding of child and educational psychology in order to provide opportunities for curriculum development and exploration of current methodology. Courses are offered on a variety of schedules including weekends.     Accreditation Information: Western Carolina University is an NCATE-accredited campus within the University of North Carolina an  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 525  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1189  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $999  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11758  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable