Teacher Education, M.Ed.
Various Concentrations
The M.Ed. in Teacher Education (formerly Teacher Leadership Track) offers thirteen 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 33-42 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: 33-39 credit hours
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses for All Concentrations * | 9 | |
| Diverse Learners | ||
or TED 646 | Intro to Equity Education | |
| Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory | ||
| Educational Measurement and Evaluation | ||
or ERM 604 | Methods of Educational Research | |
| * | 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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Intro to Equity Education | ||
| Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory | ||
| Educational Measurement and Evaluation | ||
or ERM 604 | Methods of Educational Research | |
| Pedagogical Expertise | 15 | |
| Life Sciences in the Elementary School | ||
| Physical Sciences in the Elementary School | ||
| Earth and Space Sciences in the Elementary School | ||
| Environmental Education | ||
| Nature of Science, Technology, and Society | ||
| Professional Development-Leadership | 9 | |
| Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Elementary Grades | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
Add-on Licensure in Elementary Science
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 | |
| Life Sciences in the Elementary School | ||
| Physical Sciences in the Elementary School | ||
| Earth and Space Sciences in the Elementary School | ||
| Environmental Education | ||
| Nature of Science, Technology, and Society | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Science Education: Teaching Practices and Curriculum | ||
| Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Elementary Grades | ||
| Supervised Practicum in Curriculum and Teaching | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Elementary Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Pedagogical Expertise | 18 | |
Select 18 credits * | ||
| Professional Development/Leadership | 6 | |
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
| * | On basis of approved plan of study. |
Elementary Mathematics Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Pedagogical Expertise | 18 | |
| Number Systems and Operations: K-5 Mathematical Tasks | ||
| Rational Numbers and Operations: K-5 Learning Trajectories | ||
| Data Analysis and Measurement: K-5 Classroom Interactions | ||
| Algebraic Reasoning: K-5 Discourse and Questioning | ||
| Geometry and Spatial Visualization: K-5 Assessment | ||
| Mathematical Modeling: K-5 Leadership | ||
| Professional Development/Leadership | 6 | |
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
Add-On Licensure in Elementary Mathematics
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 | |
| Number Systems and Operations: K-5 Mathematical Tasks | ||
| Rational Numbers and Operations: K-5 Learning Trajectories | ||
| Data Analysis and Measurement: K-5 Classroom Interactions | ||
| Algebraic Reasoning: K-5 Discourse and Questioning | ||
| Geometry and Spatial Visualization: K-5 Assessment | ||
| Mathematical Modeling: K-5 Leadership | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
The Learning Sciences (Educational Psychology) Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Diverse Learners | ||
or TED 646 | Intro to Equity Education | |
| Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory | ||
| Educational Measurement and Evaluation | ||
or ERM 604 | Methods of Educational Research | |
| Concentration/Expertise | 18 | |
Select 18 credits * | ||
| Professional Develoment/Leadership ** | 6 | |
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| 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 capstones 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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Pedagogical Expertise * | 18 | |
| Instructional Design | ||
| Media Production Services for Library Programs | ||
| Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction | ||
| Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction ** | ||
| Technology in Mathematics Education | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Seminar: Issues and the Virtual Community | ||
| Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access | ||
| Seminar in Selected Topics I | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Managing School/Library Computer Laboratories | ||
| Computer-Related Technologies for Information Management | ||
| Professional Deveopment/Leadership | 6 | |
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
| * | Or approved substitutes. |
| ** | When topic is Integrating Technology into the K-!2 Curriculum. |
Middle/Secondary English Language Arts Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Pedagogical Expertise | 9 | |
| Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction * | ||
| Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction ** | ||
| Youth Literacies: Advanced Topics in Education | ||
| Content Area Specialization Courses | 9-10 | |
| Critical Perspectives on English Language Arts | ||
| Select one of the following: *** | ||
| Teaching Composition: Theories and Applications | ||
| Literacy, Learning, and Fieldwork | ||
| Electronic Research, Writing, and Editing | ||
Approved substitute | ||
| Select one of the following: *** | ||
| Applied Linguistics for ESL Teachers | ||
| Teaching English as a Second Language | ||
| Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Elementary Grades | ||
Approved substitute | ||
| Professional Development/Leadership | 6 | |
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33-34 | |
| * | Or TED 638A Seminar in Secondary Education or TED 638B Seminar in Secondary Education. |
| ** | Note: TED 628 Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction: with appropriate topics: Gender and Education, Identity Matters, Youth Literacies. |
| *** | With consent of advisor. |
Literacy Education K-12 Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Intro to Equity Education | ||
| Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory | ||
| Educational Measurement and Evaluation | ||
| Pedagogical Expertise | 18 | |
| Select 18 credits from the following: | ||
| Community Literacies and Adult Learners | ||
| Word Study | ||
| Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Elementary Grades | ||
| Practicum in Literacy Assessment and Instruction | ||
| Advanced Practicum in Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Leadership | ||
| Issues and Trends in Literacy Education | ||
| Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction * | ||
| Reading in the Secondary School and Content Areas | ||
| Writing Instruction Across the Grade Levels | ||
| Critical Perspectives on English Language Arts | ||
| Youth Literacies: Advanced Topics in Education | ||
| Literacy, Learning, and Fieldwork | ||
| Electronic Research, Writing, and Editing | ||
| Professional Development/Leadership | 9 | |
| Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction ** | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
| * | Or TED 638A Seminar in Secondary Education or TED 638B Seminar in Secondary Education. |
| ** | Or approved substitute. |
Add-on Licensure in Reading
The add-on program in reading is designed for professionals who have already completed a master’s program in education or who are currently enrolled in a master’s program and would like additional licensure as a reading specialist. The program requires 18 hours of course work. Some of these hours may be completed as part of another master’s program such as those offered by the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education or the Department of Specialized Education Services.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 | |
| Word Study | ||
| Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Elementary Grades | ||
| Practicum in Literacy Assessment and Instruction | ||
| Advanced Practicum in Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Leadership | ||
| Issues and Trends in Literacy Education | ||
| Writing Instruction Across the Grade Levels | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Middle/Secondary Mathematics Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Pedagogical Expertise | 9 | |
| Mathematics Teaching in Middle and Secondary Studies | ||
| Thinking and Learning in Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics: Number and Algebra | ||
| Thinking and Learning in Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics: Geometry, Statistics, and Probabil | ||
| Math Education Elective | 6 | |
| Select two (6 credits) from the following: * | ||
| Problem Solving in Mathematics | ||
| Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers | ||
| Historical Development of Mathematics | ||
| Theory of Numbers | ||
| Intermediate Abstract Algebra | ||
| Intuitive Concepts in Topology | ||
| Non-Euclidean Geometry | ||
| Projective Geometry | ||
| Introductory Complex Analysis | ||
| Differential Equations and Orthogonal Systems | ||
| Professional Development/Leadership | 9 | |
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II ** | ||
or TED 670 | Research in Mathematics Education | |
| Select one (3 credits) from the following: | ||
| Teaching Problem Solving | ||
| Technology in Mathematics Education | ||
| 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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Pedagogical Expertise | 15 | |
| Nature of Science, Technology, and Society | ||
| Environmental Education | ||
| Science Education: Teaching Practices and Curriculum | ||
Select two approved content courses (6 credits) in College of Arts and Sciences * | ||
| Professional Development/Leadership | 9 | |
| Seminar in Secondary Education ** | ||
or TED 638B | Seminar in Secondary Education | |
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| 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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Pedagogical Expertise | 18 | |
| Trends in Teaching Practices and Curriculum in Secondary School Social Studies | ||
Select 9 credits in content courses in HIS, PSC, GEO, ECO, ATY, PSY, or SOC at 500 or 600 level | ||
| Select two courses (6 credits) from different categories of the following: | ||
| ESL | ||
| Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction | ||
| Legal, Historical, and Cultural Issues in ESL * | ||
| SES | ||
| Intro to Special Education | ||
| Inclusion of Individuals with Special Needs | ||
| Special Education Trends/Issues | ||
| Technology | ||
| Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction * | ||
| Professional Development/Leadership | 9 | |
| Seminar in Secondary Education ** | ||
or TED 638B | Seminar in Secondary Education | |
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
| * | Or approved substitute. |
| ** | Or TED 626 Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction. |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| Pedagogical Expertise | 15 | |
| Legal, Historical, and Cultural Issues in ESL | ||
| Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners | ||
| Applied Linguistics for ESL Teachers | ||
| Word Study * | ||
| Teaching English as a Second Language | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
Select 6 credits of electives under advisement ** | ||
| Professional Development/Leadership | 6 | |
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader I | ||
| Teacher as Researcher and Leader II | ||
| 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. |
Add-on Licensure in ESL
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 15 | |
| Legal, Historical, and Cultural Issues in ESL | ||
| Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners | ||
| Applied Linguistics for ESL Teachers | ||
| Word Study | ||
| Teaching English as a Second Language | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |