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M.A. in Executive Leadership Studies
For:
Current teachers or administrators who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in educational leadership while working towards North Carolina
state licensure as a School Administrator.
What you learn:
The M.A. in Executive Leadership Studies focuses on preparing experienced teachers to serve as educational leaders; it is designed to relate to the
needs of educators in both theory and practice. The program is designed to meet the following program goals for prospective school administrators:
(1) provide a foundation in the principles and procedures of educational administration, curriculum development, and instructional improvement;
(2) promote the development of the ability to implement and evaluate models of instruction and methods of supervision in the classroom and other
school settings; (3) foster the development of the ability to evaluate classroom teachers within an academic environment; (4) develop the capacity to
interpret and implement educational research in the total school program; and (5) provide preparation for service as instructional and educational
leaders.
How you learn:
A five-semester Executive Leadership Program with an integrated curriculum will be offered. Each semester students will take one module, consisting
of six integrated semester hours with one 2-semester hour internship during the first, third, and fifth semesters.
Face to Face: In face-to-face classes, coursework will be delivered primarily in a face-to-face format and augmented by online activities designed by
the instructor for assessment, enrichment and collaboration. You will meet one night per week face-to-face from 4:45 until 8:45 p.m. in the Fall/Spring
semesters, and one night per week face-to-face from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the Summer term. Online activities may include but are not limited to the
following: interactive webinars through WebEx, recorded webinars, discussion threads, collaborative assignments, and assessments. Blackboard is the
portal used to deliver course material to students and serves as the platform for organizing class activities electronically. Students will be asked to demonstrate their competency with Blackboard by taking an introductory course on Blackboard. The electronic portfolio, a requirement for your degree
and for a North Carolina license, will be created and stored online in TaskStream.
Fully Online: You will log into Blackboard to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and complete group activities. While there are
no face-to-face meetings, some of the activities may include chats, discussion boards, recorded and/or live webinars, and various web links for viewing. While your classes will operate in Blackboard, your final project will be stored as an electronic portfolio using another product called TaskStream.
The electronic portfolio is required for North Carolina licensure. Upon full acceptance to the online program you will be required to complete online
certification to verify your proficiency in an online environment.
Career Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students will have earned a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership Studies and will be subject to state licensure
requirements in order to receive North Carolina state licensure as a School Administrator. Students who have already earned a master's degree have
the option to take a subset of the coursework outlined below to earn add-on licensure as a School Administrator.
Prerequisites:
Students in the M.A. in Executive Leadership Studies program will hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a
minimum 2.50 grade point average. Recommendation for School Administration licensure requires a minimum of 3 years NCDPI recognized teaching
experience.
Degree Requirements:
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
MELS 601
MELS 697
MELS 602
MELS 603
MELS 697
MELS 604
MELS 605
MELS 697
Executive Leadership in a 21st Century Change Environment
Executive Leadership Internship
Research and Assessment for 21st Century Executive Leaders
Resource Management for 21st Century Executive Leaders
Executive Leadership Internship
21st Century Curriculum & Instructional Development
21st Century School Leadership
Executive Leadership Internship
Total Credit Hours:
6
2
6
6
2
6
6
2
36
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School Administration Add-On Licensure
For:
Current teachers or administrators who have already earned a master's degree and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in educational
leadership while working towards North Carolina state licensure as a School Administrator.
What you learn:
The School Administration Add-On Licensure Program focuses on preparing experienced teachers to serve as educational leaders; it is designed to
relate to the needs of educators in both theory and practice. The program is designed to meet the following program goals for prospective school
administrators: (1) provide a foundation in the principles and procedures of educational administration, curriculum development, and instructional
improvement; (2) promote the development of the ability to implement and evaluate models of instruction and methods of supervision in the classroom and other school settings; (3) foster the development of the ability to evaluate classroom teachers within an academic environment; (4) develop
the capacity to interpret and implement educational research in the total school program; and (5) provide preparation for service as instructional and
educational leaders.
How you learn:
A five-semester School Administration Add-On Licensure Program with an integrated curriculum will be offered. Semesters 1, 3, and 5 will consist
of six integrated semester hours with one two-hour internship. During semester 2 and 4, you will be registered for a 0 credit/0 charge course which
provides continuous enrollment allowing you to receive academic support as you continue to develop your portfolio.
Face to Face: In face-to-face classes, coursework will be delivered primarily in a face-to-face format and augmented by online activities designed by
the instructor for assessment, enrichment and collaboration. You will meet one night per week face-to-face from 4:45 until 8:45 p.m. in the Fall/Spring
semesters, and one night per week face-to-face from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the Summer term. Online activities may include but are not limited to the
following: interactive webinars through WebEx, recorded webinars, discussion threads, collaborative assignments, and assessments. Blackboard is the
portal used to deliver course material to students and serves as the platform for organizing class activities electronically. Students will be asked to demonstrate their competency with Blackboard by taking an introductory course on Blackboard. The electronic portfolio, a requirement for your degree
and for a North Carolina license, will be created and stored online in TaskStream.
Fully Online: You will log into Blackboard to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and complete group activities. While there are
no face-to-face meetings, some of the activities may include chats, discussion boards, recorded and/or live webinars, and various web links for
viewing. While your classes will operate in Blackboard, your final project will be stored as an electronic portfolio using another product called
TaskStream. The electronic portfolio is required for North Carolina licensure. Upon full acceptance to the online program you will be required to
complete online certification to verify your proficiency in an online environment.
Prerequisites:
Students in the School Administration Add-On Licensure Program must hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a
minimum 2.50 grade point average. Students in this program must hold a current NC Professional Educators License. Recommendation for School
Administration licensure requires a minimum of 3 years NCDPI recognized teaching experience.
Degree Requirements:
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
MELS 601
MELS 697
MELS 698*
MELS 603
MELS 697
MELS 698*
MELS 605
MELS 697
Executive Leadership in a 21st Century Change Environment
Executive Leadership Internship
Cohort Continuation
Resource Management for 21st Century Executive Leaders
Executive Leadership Internship
Cohort Continuation
21st Century School Leadership
Executive Leadership Internship
Total Credit Hours:
*During these two semesters, since there is no tuition charge, financial aid will not be disbursed
6
2
0
6
2
0
6
2
24
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M.A. in Elementary Education
For:
Current elementary school teachers (grades K-6) who wish to enhance their teaching skills and career opportunities by earning a master’s degree in
Elementary Education.
What you learn:
The M.A. in Elementary Education includes thirty-three semester hours in four components: professional, instructional, elective, and capstone. This
program is built upon the most current body of knowledge of best practice and practical expertise (theory and practice) relevant to teaching in K-6.
Graduates of this program are encouraged to be self-reflective, life-long 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.
How you learn:
A five-semester Elementary Master's Program with an integrated curriculum delivered by direct instruction with online enhancement will be offered.
Each of the semesters will consist of six hours of integrated curriculum with a one-hour capstone seminar attached to the first, third and fifth semester.
Face to Face: Coursework will be delivered primarily in a face-to-face format, and augmented by online activities designed by the instructor for
assessment, enrichment and collaboration. You will meet one night per week face-to-face from 4:45 until 8:45 p.m. in the Fall/Spring semesters, and
one night per week face-to-face from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the Summer term. While a portion of your classes will be conducted via Blackboard for the
online enhancement, your final project will be stored as an electronic portfolio using another product called TaskStream. The electronic portfolio is
required for North Carolina Licensure.
Fully Online: You will log into Blackboard to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and complete group activities. While there are
no face-to-face meetings, some of the activities may include chats, discussion boards, recorded and/or live webinars, and various web links for viewing. While your classes will operate in Blackboard, your final project will be stored as an electronic portfolio using another product called TaskStream.
The electronic portfolio is required for North Carolina licensure. Upon full acceptance to the online program you will be required to complete online
certification to verify your proficiency in an online environment.
Career Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students will have earned a Master of Arts in Elementary Education and be recommended for graduate-level
licensure in Elementary Education.
Prerequisites:
Students in the M.A. in Elementary Education program will hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum
2.50 grade point average. In order to obtain graduate-level licensure, students must hold initial licensure in Elementary Education. Applicants not
currently licensed in Elementary Education will need an evaluation of transcripts to determine eligibility, if desired, for NCDPI Elementary Education
licensure.
Degree Requirements:
First Semester
EDUC 631
EDUC 697
Curriculum Foundations for Development of 21st Century Teacher Leaders
Capstone Seminar
6
1
Second Semester
EDUC 632
Measurement, Assessment, and Action Research for Teacher Leaders
6
EDUC 633
EDUC 697
EDUC 634
EDUC 635
EDUC 697
Special Topics for Elementary Teacher Leaders
Capstone Seminar
Strategies for Teaching All Students in the 21st Century
Diagnostic Assessment Procedures for Teaching Literacy
Capstone Seminar
6
1
6
6
1
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
Total Credit Hours:
33
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M.A. in Middle Grades Education
For:
Current middle school teachers who wish to enhance their teaching skills and career opportunities by earning a master’s degree in Middle Grades
Education.
What you learn:
The M.A. in Middle Grades Education includes thirty-three semester hours in five components: professional, instructional, content area, elective,
and capstone. The primary focus of the program is to enhance middle level teachers' understanding and knowledge of the theoretical base, research,
and exemplary practices of middle level education including, but not limited to, the nature of the young adolescent, developmentally appropriate
instruction, and advanced content area knowledge. The Middle Grades program allows learners to improve professional skills, wrap theory in practice,
and gain expertise in math, social studies, communication skills, or science. Students will benefit from a synthesis of current research and classroom
applications. This program culminates in a capstone experience requiring an action research project designed in conjunction with the students'
professors.
How you learn:
A five-semester Middle Grades Masters Program with an integrated curriculum delivered by direct instruction with online enhancement will be offered.
Each of the semesters will consist of six hours of integrated curriculum with a one-hour capstone seminar attached to the first, third and fifth semester.
Face to Face: Coursework will be delivered primarily in a face-to-face format, augmented by online activities designed by the instructor for assessment, enrichment and collaboration. You will meet one night per week face-to-face from 4:45 until 8:45 p.m. in the Fall/Spring semesters, and one
night per week face-to-face from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the Summer term. While a portion of your classes will be conducted via Blackboard for the
online enhancement, your final project will be stored as an electronic portfolio using another product called TaskStream. The electronic portfolio is
required for North Carolina Licensure.
Fully Online: You will log into Blackboard to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and complete group activities. While there are
no face-to-face meetings, some of the activities may include chats, discussion boards, recorded and/or live webinars, and various web links for viewing. While your classes will operate in Blackboard, your final project will be stored as an electronic portfolio using another product called TaskStream.
The electronic portfolio is required for North Carolina licensure. Upon full acceptance to the online program you will be required to complete online
certification to verify your proficiency in an online environment.
Career Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students will have earned a Master of Arts in Middle Grades Education and be recommended for graduate-level
licensure in Middle Grades.
Prerequisites:
Students in the M.A. in Middle Grades Education program will hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a
minimum 2.50 grade point average. In order to obtain graduate-level licensure, students must hold Middle Grades initial licensure. Applicants not
currently licensed in a Middle Grades Education content area will need an evaluation of transcripts to determine eligibility, if desired, for NCDPI
Middle Grades Education licensure.
Degree Requirements:
First Semester
EDUC 641
EDUC 697
Philosophy, History, and the True Middle School
Capstone Seminar
6
1
Second Semester
EDUC 642
Measurement, Assessment, and Action Research for 21st Century Teachers
6
EDUC 643
EDUC 697
EDUC 644
EDUC 645
EDUC 697
Current Issues in Middle Grades Education
Capstone Seminar
Teaching Strategies for Diverse Populations
Teaching Content Literacy in the Age of Accountability
Capstone Seminar
6
1
6
6
1
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
Total Credit Hours:
33