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Frequently Asked Questions for M.Ed. Programs
Q: Do I have to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)?
A: If you are applying for admission to one of the M.Ed. programs the GRE is required and your application for admission cannot be processed until GRE scores are received. If you have taken the GRE within the past five years, those scores may be submitted. If you are planning to complete only the PAIL program, you do not need to take the GRE.
Q: When can I expect a response to my application?
A: Because your application has to be processed by the
Q: How long do I have to complete my program?
A: If you are completing an M.Ed. program, you have a total of five years from the date of the first course applicable toward the degree to finish all requirements. A complete discussion of time limits is included in the
Q: Is financial aid available?
A: The UNCG Financial Aid office provides information on available financial aid. You can contact that office by calling 336-334-5702, e-mailing at finaid@uncg.edu or visiting their website at http://fia.dept.uncg.edu/
Q: Are Scholarships available?
A: The SOE has a limited number of scholarships. You can receive an application from the Student Advising and Recruiting Center in the School of Education, Curry Building, Room 324 Applications are reviewed in early spring.
Q: What does a graduate assistantship involve?
A: Graduate assistantships are designed for full-time students who wish to immerse themselves in their graduate studies and be an integral part of a department or office. The Department of Specialized Education Services usually has a number of graduate assistantships available. These are awarded in the late spring, usually for the following fall and/or spring. Occasionally some type of summer assistantship may be available. Graduate assistantships are either 10 hours or 20 hours per week for a small stipend. Some graduate assistantships also carry a tuition waiver.
In addition to assistantships in the department, students might be eligible to apply for an assistantship for another department or office on campus.
Q: Does a master's degree program include a comprehensive exam?
A: Students in the M. Ed programs should complete and present a final portfolio (See program handbooks or advisor for specific requirements). Students in PAIL program are not required to take a comprehensive examination.
Q: If I don't have a degree in teaching, can I still apply for the M.Ed. program?
A: Students without teaching credentials are invited to apply for the M.Ed. program. However, they will need to complete licensure competences prior to beginning the Master program. For Special Education: General Curriculum, this includes the PAIL program. For the BK/SED program, courses needed to fulfill licensure requirements are identified when the application is reviewed.
Q: If I am an experienced teacher, do I need to do a practicum?
A: Yes. Students have opportunities to complete practica in their own classrooms, should it fulfill program requirements, but the course is not waived.
Q: For BK/ISED programs, what does the final internship involve?
A: It is a six credit hour course and internship placements are individualized based on student interest. It is a leadership internship so students will have the opportunity to make a contribution to the field, the community on a specific program. See advisor for more details.
Please contact the SES Department at ses@uncg.edu to request more information.