Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education
Elementary Education Concentration
Classroom Practice Track
Designed for:
Students with an undergraduate degree (other than education) who wish to pursue a combined masters degree in education and teaching licensure for grades K-6.
Program Description:
The Master of Education (Classroom Practice Track) program is a full-time cohort (team) based program, with new groups of students starting each January and continuing through May of the following year. Students participate in university coursework and field-based internships for two semesters (Spring I and Fall) and both summer sessions before student teaching full-time during the final semester (Spring II). The program includes 39 hours of Masters-level courses additional coursework to meet licensure requirements for elementary teachers in North Carolina. Graduates receive a Master of Education with a concentration in Elementary Education and are recommended for the M licensure to teach grades K-6 in elementary school. Recent revisions to the Elementary CPT program to meet the newest NC Professional Teaching Standards that emphasize 21st century thinking and skills and meet new NC Standards for Elementary Grade Teachers are described below for information purposes only.
Application Process:
- An application can be obtained from the Graduate School, but applying online at http://www.uncg.edu/grs is preferred.
- Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and submit their test scores to the Graduate School.
- Two official transcripts are required from every college and university attended.
- Three recommendations are required and should be submitted in sealed envelopes. Letters of recommendation are preferred but the recommendation forms available at http://www.uncg.edu/grs/prospective/forms.html are also acceptable.
- Applicants are also required to submit a personal statement (2-3 pages) and an updated resume. Read FAQs below for more about the content of the personal statement.
- A Residency Statement is required for applicants claiming North Carolina residency.
- All of the above application materials must be received by the Graduate School no later than November 1st for admission every to the next Spring cohort.
- Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Submission of GRE score (verbal, quantitative, writing)
- HHP 347 (new, combined Health and PE methods course beginning Spring 2010) - 3 hrs.
- One fine arts courses chosen from ART 367, MUS 361, DCE 345, or THR 315
- TED 120 (to be taken the first Spring semester) - 1 hr.
- TED 669 (3) Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory
- TED 545 (3) Diverse Learners
- ERM 605 (3) Educational Measurement & Evaluation
- TED 517 (3) Literacy I: Reading & Writing in the Primary Elementary Grades
- TED 518 (3) Mathematics in the Elementary School I (Number & Operations, & Algebra)
- TED 519 (3) Science in the Elementary School
- TED 520 (3) Social Studies in the Elementary School
- TED 521 (3) Literacy II: Reading & Writing in the Intermediate Elementary Grades
- TED 522 (3) Mathematics in Elementary School II (Geometry, Measurement, & Data Analysis & Probability)
- TED 650 (3) Interaction of Classroom Management & Instruction
- TED 680a (6) Clinical Experience in Teaching
- TED 680b (3) Clinical Experience in Teaching
- Successful completion of Program of Study and student teaching
- Successful completion of all Assessments and Key Evidences to be posted on TaskStream
- Successful completion of all Technology (NETS-T)requirements
- Acceptable scores on required PRAXIS II exams
- Application for licensure through UNCG Certification Officer
The Graduate School
241 Mossman Building
UNCG
Greensboro, NC 27402
Program Goals and Standards:
Students in the Elementary Education M.Ed. Classroom Practice Track program meet all required standards and competencies for graduation through successful completion of an integrated, standards-based technology and teaching portfolio that is includes specific assessments and evidences. This portfolio is a program requirement for the M.Ed. degree and recommendation for an M teaching license. By completing the portfolio process students will provide evidence of meeting the NC Professional Teaching Standards (NCPTS), the NC Standards for Elementary Grade Teachers, and the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Successful scores on two PRAXIS II exams are also required for NC licensure.
Additional Program Requirements:
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: (to be taken during this program)
Curriculum Program of Study:
Core: (9 hours)
Pedagogical Expertise: (18 hours)
Professional Development/Leadership: (12 hours)
Licensure Process
Contact Person:
Dr. Barbara Levin
Director of Graduate Studies
310 Curry Building
bblevin@uncg.edu
(336) 334-3443
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I attend part time?
No, the program is a full-time, intensive course of study that starts in January and finishes in May of the following year (17 months). Clinical (internship) experience is required during the day for a total of 12 hours each week in Spring I and Fall. Coursework spans daytime and evening hours at least 3 days a week. Student teaching requires attendance 5 days a week for the entire Spring II semester.
What should I write in the personal statement?
The personal statement should address (a) your reasons for applying for this program at this time, (b) any experiences you have with school-age children, and (c) your future goals. You should write about 2-3 pages so we can have a sample of your writing.
What type of school experience will I get?
In addition to taking course work, you will have an internship in an elementary school for twelve hours each week during the first and third semester of the programs and a full-time student teaching experience during your last semester (15 weeks). Internships will be assigned so that you will work with experienced classroom teachers in our partner schools.
I already have a lateral entry job and just need a couple of courses - is this the right program?
No, this is a full-time program with internships and courses required during the day and classes two-three nights a week.
When do I start"
A new cohort begins each January. The application deadline is November 1st, but you should apply early.
Can I choose my internship or student teaching school?
No, the university uses school partners. You are able to state preferences for grade level placements, but you are assigned a school placement. You will have a primary (K-2) and intermediate (grades 3-5) grade placement.
Can I take extra courses to finish early?
No, the program is structured for a spring, summer, fall and spring rotation. You must take courses in sequence with the cohort.
Do I have the summer off?
No, you will have a full load of courses in the summer also. There are two required courses during each summer session. One of the co-requisite course required for licensure may also be taken in the summer.
Other than classes and the internship, are there other requirements?
Yes. Reflections and lesson plans related to the internship, along with a Teaching/Technology Portfolio will be completed. Monthly meetings will be held to garner information and complete requirements related to the internships.
TED GRADUATE COURSE ROTATION- (beginning Spring 2010)
| Spring 1 | Summer 1 | Summer II | Fall 1 | Spring II |
| TED 517: Literacy I: Reading & Writing in the Primary Elementary | TED 520: Social Studies in the Elementary School | TED 519: Science in the Elementary School | TED 521: Literacy II: Reading & Writing in the Intermediate Elementary | TED 680a: Clinical Experience in Teaching |
| Grades | Grades | |||
| TED 518: Mathematics in the Elementary School I | TED 650: Interaction of Classroom Management & Instruction | ERM 605: Educational Measurement & Evaluation | TED 669: Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory | TED 680b: Clinical Experience in Teaching |
| TED 545: Diverse Learners | TED 621: Mathematics in the Elementary School II | |||
| HHP 347:
Methods for Teaching Health/PE TED 120: Introduction to Instructional Technology |