Gardner-Webb University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. in Elementary Education

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Master of Arts in Elementary Education program includes thirty-three 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.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Elementary Education program are encouraged to be self-reflective, lifelong learners who design, implement, and evaluate elementary school curriculum and instruction; interpret and apply current research findings; and conduct relevant classroom research. The program culminates with a capstone experience requiring synthesis of a student’s products of learning in conjunction with an innovative project designed collaboratively by the student and graduate committee.

Accreditation:

Gardner-Webb University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Education program is accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Submit a completed application for admission.
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.

# of Credits Required:

33

International Student Requirements:

1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500-paper based test, 173 min.-computer based, or 61 min.-internet based. 2. WES - (Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials) - All Transcripts from institutions outside U.S. must be submitted to WES 3. VISA/ PASSPORT - F1 student visa or H1B work/employment visa. -Permanent Residents need to supply a copy of their permanent residency card International applicants planning to immigrate to the U.S.A., submit the following: 4. Documents to Support Sponsor Financial Responsibility-Copy of most recent Bank Statement and one of the following: Recent tax return OR copies of the Last 3 pay stubs. 5. I-20 Request Form 6. International Student Transfer Form (if coming from another U.S. institution, a copy of your I-94 and I-20 are required)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$332 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999