Various Concentrations

The M.Ed. in Teacher Education offers 13 concentrations, including seven concentrations that culminate with the development of an Advanced Competencies Portfolio, providing eligibility for candidates to apply for “M” licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction or preparation for advanced graduate study in educational research or policy. All concentrations and tracks require 33-36 credit hours for the master’s degree.

The program is designed for candidates who already hold the Standard Professional I license or initial license to teach and wish to pursue more advanced study in a field of education.

The Instructional Technology concentration is designed for teachers and other candidates who wish to focus their studies on instructional technology as it relates to curriculum and instruction. The Instructional Technology Specialist—Computers (077) licensure is attached to this concentration.

Field experiences (school-based activities) are required across the curriculum of the M.Ed. programs.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see the Guide to Graduate Admissions.

In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit a personal statement and resume.

Degree Program Requirements

Required: 33-36 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses for All Concentrations (9 credits) *
TED 545	Diverse Learners	3
or TED 646	Intro to Equity Education
TED 669	Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory	3
ERM 605	Educational Measurement and Evaluation	3
or ERM 604	Methods of Educational Research
Concentration Requirements (24-27 credits)
Select a concentration below		24-27
Total Credit Hours		33-36

*	Unless otherwise noted. Or approved substitutes.

Advanced Competencies Portfolio and Other Required Culminating Experiences (Capstone Experience)

For some tracks, a technology portfolio and PRAXIS exams are necessary for licensure and graduation, while for others only the Advanced Competencies Portfolio and a possible assessment day are required.

Elementary Science Education Concentration

Required: 33 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
TED 646	Intro to Equity Education	3
TED 669	Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory	3
ERM 605	Educational Measurement and Evaluation	3
or ERM 604	Methods of Educational Research
Pedagogical Expertise (15 credits)
TED 651	Life Sciences in the Elementary School	3
TED 652	Physical Sciences in the Elementary School	3
TED 653	Earth and Space Sciences in the Elementary School	3
TED 623	Environmental Education	3
TED 657	Nature of Science, Technology, and Society	3
Professional Development-Leadership (9 credits)
TED 616	Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Elementary Grades	3
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II	3
Total Credit Hours		33

Elementary Education Concentration

Required: 33 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
Core courses for all concentrations		9
Pedagogical Expertise (18 credits)
Select 18 credits of TED, ELC, LIS, or SES courses *		18
Professional Development/Leadership (6 credits)
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II	3
Total Credit Hours		33

*	On basis of approved plan of study.

Elementary Mathematics Education Concentration

Required: 33 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
Core courses for all concentrations		9
Pedagogical Expertise (18 credits)
TED 658	Number Systems and Operations: K-5 Mathematical Tasks	3
TED 659	Rational Numbers and Operations: K-5 Learning Trajectories	3
TED 660	Data Analysis and Measurement: K-5 Classroom Interactions	3
TED 661	Algebraic Reasoning: K-5 Discourse and Questioning	3
TED 662	Geometry and Spatial Visualization: K-5 Assessment	3
TED 663	Mathematical Modeling: K-5 Leadership	3
Professional Development/Leadership (6 credits)
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II	3
Total Credit Hours		33

The Learning Sciences (Educational Psychology) Concentration

Required: 33 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
TED 545	Diverse Learners	3
or TED 646	Intro to Equity Education
TED 669	Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory	3
ERM 605	Educational Measurement and Evaluation	3
Concentration/Expertise (18 credits)
Select 18 credits *		18
Professional Develoment/Leadership (6 credits) **		6
Teacher as Researcher and Leader Option
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I (3 credits)
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II (3 credits)
Thesis Option
TED 699	Thesis (6 credits)
Total Credit Hours		33

*	Selected in collaboration with the advisor to form a coherent program of study in a chosen are of expertise, from among Learning Theory, Motivation, Advanced Pedagogical Expertise, Research, or Policy. Courses are selected from the TED department as well as other departments within the School of Education or other related departments across the university.
**	As a capstone experience, students in the Learning Sciences Concentration will choose between a Teacher as Researcher and Leader option or, with advisor approval, students who are interested in exploring a specific research problem in depth may choose to complete a thesis.

Instructional Technology Concentration

Required: 33 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
Core courses for all concentrations		9
Pedagogical Expertise (18 credits) *
TED 672		3
LIS 635	Media Production Services for Library Programs	3
SES 662	Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education	3
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:		3
TED 610	Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction
TED 628	Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction **
TED 667
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:		3
LIS 631	Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access
LIS 688	Seminar in Selected Topics I
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:		3
LIS 632
LIS 630	Computer-Related Technologies for Information Management
Professional Development/Leadership (6 credits)
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II	3
Total Credit Hours		33

*	Or approved substitutes.
**	When topic is Integrating Technology into the K-12 Curriculum.

Middle/Secondary English Language Arts Concentration

Required: 33 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
Core courses for all concentrations		9
Pedagogical Expertise (9 credits)
TED 626	Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction	3
TED 628	Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction 1	3
TED 695	Youth Literacies: Advanced Topics in Education	3
Content Area Specialization Courses (9-10 credits)
TED 645 (COURSE INACTIVE)		3
ENG 522	Teaching Composition: Theories and Applications	3
Approved substitute
Select one course (3 credits) from the following: 2		3
TED 604	Applied Linguistics for ESL Teachers
TED 618	Teaching English as a Second Language
TED 616	Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Elementary Grades
Approved substitute
Professional Development/Leadership (6 credits)
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II	3
Total Credit Hours		33

1	Note: TED 628 Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction: with appropriate topics: Gender and Education, Identity Matters, Youth Literacies.
2	With consent of advisor.

Literacy Education K-12 Concentration

Required: 36 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
TED 646	Intro to Equity Education	3
TED 669	Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory	3
ERM 605	Educational Measurement and Evaluation	3
Pedagogical Expertise (18 credits)
Select 18 credits from the following:		18
TED 590	Community Literacies and Adult Learners
TED 614	Word Study
TED 616	Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Elementary Grades
TED 617A	Practicum in Literacy Assessment and Instruction
TED 617B	Advanced Practicum in Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Leadership
TED 619	Issues and Trends in Literacy Education
TED 626	Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction
TED 640	Writing Instruction Across the Grade Levels
TED 695	Youth Literacies: Advanced Topics in Education
Professional Development/Leadership (9 credits)
TED 628	Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction *	3
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II	3
Total Credit Hours		36

*	Or approved substitute.

Middle/Secondary Mathematics Education Concentration

Required: 33 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
Core courses for all concentrations		9
Pedagogical Expertise (9 credits)
TED 630	Mathematics Teaching in Middle and Secondary Studies	3
TED 671	Thinking and Learning in Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics: Number and Algebra	3
TED 673	Thinking and Learning in Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics: Geometry, Statistics, and Probabil	3
Mathematics Education Elective (6 credits)
Select two courses (6 credits) from the following: *		6
MAT 503	Problem Solving in Mathematics
MAT 505
MAT 513	Historical Development of Mathematics
MAT 614	Theory of Numbers
MAT 616
MAT 619	Intuitive Concepts in Topology
MAT 620	A Survey of Geometry
MAT 621	Advanced Linear Geometry
MAT 635	Differntl Equa Orthogonal Syst
MAT 640	Introductory Complex Analysis
Professional Development/Leadership (9 credits)
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II **	3
or TED 670	Research in Mathematics Education
TED 664	Teaching Problem Solving	3
Total Credit Hours		33

*	Select courses under advisement from the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics and Teacher Education and Higher Education.
**	TED 670 if offered.

Middle/Secondary Science Education Concentration

Required: 33 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
Core courses for all concentrations		9
Pedagogical Expertise (15 credits)
TED 657	Nature of Science, Technology, and Society	3
TED 623	Environmental Education	3
TED 632	Science Education: Teaching Practices and Curriculum	3
Select two approved content courses (6 credits) in College of Arts and Sciences *		6
Professional Development/Leadership (9 credits)
TED 638A	**	3
or TED 638B
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II	3
Total Credit Hours		33

*	Or a second semester of TED 623 Environmental Education, TED 657 Nature of Science, Technology, and Society, and/or TED 632 Science Education: Teaching Practices and Curriculum with instructor permission or approved substitutes.
**	Or TED 626 Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction.

Middle/Secondary Social Studies Education Concentration

Required: 36 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
Core courses for all concentrations		9
Pedagogical Expertise (18 credits)
TED 631	Trends in Teaching Practices and Curriculum in Secondary School Social Studies	3
Select 9 credits in content courses in HIS, PSC, GES, ECO, ATY, PSY, or SOC at 500 or 600 level		9
Select two courses (6 credits) from different categories of the following:		6
ESL
TED 628	Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction
TED 523	Legal, Historical, and Cultural Issues in ESL *
SES
SES 540	Introduction to Special Education
SES 643	Special Education Trends/Issues
Technology
TED 628	Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction *
Professional Development/Leadership (9 credits)
TED 638A	**	3
or TED 638B
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II	3
Total Credit Hours		36

*	Or approved substitute.
**	Or TED 626 Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Concentration

Required: 36 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses (9 credits)
Core courses for all concentrations		9
Pedagogical Expertise (15 credits)
TED 523	Legal, Historical, and Cultural Issues in ESL	3
TED 603	Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners	3
TED 604	Applied Linguistics for ESL Teachers	3
TED 614	Word Study *	3
TED 618	Teaching English as a Second Language	3
Electives (6 credits)
Select 6 credits of electives under advisement **		6
Professional Development/Leadership (6 credits)
TED 676	Teacher as Researcher and Leader I	3
TED 677	Teacher as Researcher and Leader II	3
Total Credit Hours		36

*	Or approved substitute.
**	Electives under advisement: to include courses in reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, instructional technology, and special education.