North Carolina Masters in Education Programs
North Carolina has many awesome schools at every level. Educators and administrators who would like to earn a Master’s degree in Education can choose from nationally accredited graduate programs in Education from around thirty different colleges and universities in the Tar Heel State. Those programs have been listed below for your convenience.
Appalachian State University
Reich College of Education
- Child Development Birth-K
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Concentrations available in Addictions Counseling, Body Centered Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Marriage and Family Counseling)
- College Student Development (Concentrations available in Student Affairs Practice and College Outdoor Program Administration)
- Curriculum Specialist
- Education Media (Concentrations available in Media Literacy, Media Production, and New Media and Global Education)
- Elementary Education K-6
- Higher Education (Concentration available in Teaching, Community College & University Leadership, and Adult & Developmental Education)
- Instructional Technology (Concentration available in Computers)
- Middle Grades Education 6-9
- Professional School Counseling (Concentrations available in Elementary/Middle School Counseling and Secondary School Counseling)
- Reading Education (Concentration available in Adult Literacy)
- Secondary Teaching 9-12 (Concentrations available in History, Mathematics)
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities/Mental Retardation, and Learning Disabilitities)
Other programs offered by the Reich College of Education include a Master of Library Science (concentrations available in School Libraries and Public Libraries) and a Master of School Administration program.
Other colleges within the university offer additional Master’s programs which are applicable to certain educators. They include Master of Science programs in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Engineering Physics (Concentrations available in Instrumentation & Automation and Nanoscience for Advanced Materials)
- Nutrition
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following fields of study:
- Anthropology
- Clinical Health Psychology
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- English (Concentration available in Community College Teaching)
- General Experimental Psychology
- Geography
- Gerontology
- History
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management
- Mathematics
- Political Science
- Public History
- Romance Languages K-12 or College Teaching (Concentrations available in French and Spanish)
- School Psychology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Technology (Concentrations available in Appropriate Technology, Building Science, Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology, Renewable Energy Engineering, and Sustainable Design and Construction)
Other degrees offered include a Master of Public Administration, Master of Social Work (concentrations available in Individuals & Families and Organizational & Community Practice), and a Master of Music (Concentrations available in Music Education, Music Therapy, and Music Performance & Composition).
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Council of Social Work Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
151 College Street
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2128
Barton College
School of Education Graduate Study
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
PO Box 5000
Wilson, NC 27893
(800) 345-4973
Campbell University
School of Education Graduate and Professional Studies
- Elementary Education
- Middle Grades Education
- Secondary Education
- School Counseling
- Vocational Education K-12
They offer a Master of School Administration and Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling.
The university also offers Master of Arts in Christian Ministry as well as Master of Divinity programs.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
116 T.T. Lanier Street
Taylor Hall Building
PO Box 369
Buies Creek, NC 27506
(910) 814-5515
Catawba College
School of Education Graduate Program
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
2300 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(800) CATAWBA
East Carolina University
College of Education Graduate Program
- Art Education
- Business and Marketing Education
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Health Education
- Hispanic Studies
- History Education
- Middle Grades Education
- Music Education
- Physical Education
- Science Education
- Special Education K-12
They offer Master of Arts in Education programs in the following specialization areas for those who already hold a license:
- Adult Education
- Art Education
- Birth through Kindergarten Education (Concentrations available in Assistive Technology and Community College Teaching)
- Business Education
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- Health Education
- Instructional Technology Education
- Marketing Education
- Mathematics Secondary Education
- Middle Grades Education
- Physical Education
- Reading Education
- Science Education
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Behavioral Emotional Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and low Incidence Disabilities)
Many other Master’s degree programs of interest to educators are offered by other schools and colleges within East Carolina. They offer Master of Science programs in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Applied and Resource Economics
- Athletic Training
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Child Development and Family Relations
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Environmental Health
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Geology
- Instructional Technology
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Network Technology
- Nutrition
- Occupational Safety
- Occupational Therapy
- Physics
- Recreation and Park Administration
- Rehabilitation and Career Counseling
- Software Engineering
- Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling
- Technology Systems
- Vocational Education
- Vocational Evaluation
Several Master of Arts programs are offered as well. They are available in the following fields of study:
- Anthropology
- Communication
- English
- Geography
- Health Education
- History
- International Studies
- Mathematics
- Psychology (Concentration available in Industrial-Organizational)
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Sociology
East Carolina offers additional degree programs including a Master of Library Science, a Master of School Administration, a Master of Social Work, a Master of Music (concentrations available in Music Education, Music Performance, and Music Theory & Composition), and a Master of Fine Arts in Art (concentrations available in Ceramics, Graphic Design, Illustration, Metal Design, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile Design, and Wood Design).
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
154 Speight Building
Mail Stop 504
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 328-4260
Elizabeth City State University
Graduate Education
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Office of Graduate Education
Campus Box 943
1704 Weeksville Road
355 Willie and Jacqueline Gilchrist Education and Psychology Complex
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-3947
Elon University
School of Education
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Powell Building 114
2750 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 278-2000
Fayetteville State University
School of Education Graduate School
Licensed educators can choose to pursue a Master of Education program in one of the following specializations:
- Elementary Education K-6
- Middle Grades Education 6-9
- Secondary Education 9-12
- Reading Education K-12
- Special Education K-12
The School of Education also offers a Master of School Administration program.
Other schools and colleges within Fayetteville State University offer graduate programs useful to certain educators. Master of Science programs are offered in Biology, Criminal Justice, and Mathematics. Master of Arts programs are offered in Psychology and Sociology. A Master of Social Work program is also available with concentrations available in Mental Health and Children & Family.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 672-1111
Gardner-Webb University
Education Graduate Programs
- Elementary Education
- Middle Grades Education
- Executive Leadership Studies
The school also offers a variety of other programs suitable for certain educators. They offer Master of Arts programs in the following fields of study
- English
- English Education 9-12
- Mental Health Counseling
- Religion
- School Counseling
- Sports Science and Pedagogy
Additionally, Gardner-Webb offers a Master of Divinity program with concentrations available in Pastoral Studies, Biblical Studies, Christian Education and Formation, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Missiology, and Intercultural Studies.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
110 South Main Street
PO Box 997
Boiling Strings, NC 28017
(800) 253-6472
Greensboro College
Graduate Programs in Education
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(800) 346-8226
High Point University
School of Education / Norcross Graduate School
Those already licensed can choose to pursue a Master of Education degree in one of the following specializations:
- Educational Leadership
- Elementary Education 1-6
- Secondary Mathematics Education 9-12
- Special Education K-12
There are other programs offered which are also applicable to certain educators. The university offers a Master of Arts in History program, a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management program, and a Master of Arts in Strategic Communications program.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
833 Montlieu Avenue
High Point, NC 27262
(800) 345-6993
Lenoir-Rhyne University
The Graduate School
A variety of other graduate programs are also offered including Master of Science programs in Athletic Training as well as Sustainability Studies. Master of Arts programs are offered in the following:
- Christian Ministries
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Community College Administration
- Language Development and Learning
- Liberal Studies
- Religion
- Religious Studies
- School Counseling
- Writing
Other degrees offered include a Master of Public Health, a Master of Divinity, and a Master of Sacred Theology.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
625 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-7300
Meredith College
John E. Weems Graduate School
Those who hold or are eligible for an initial teaching license, the college offers Master of Education programs in the following specialty areas:
- Academically and Intellectually Gifted
- Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language/ESL
- Reading Education
- Special Education
The university also offers a Master of Science in Nutrition degree.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 760-8423
North Carolina A & T State University
School of Graduate Studies
The school offers Master of Arts in Education programs in Elementary Education K-6 and Reading Education K-6. They also offer Master of Science programs in the following specializations:
- Adult Education
- Counseling (Concentrations available in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling)
- Instructional Technology
- School Administration
Other schools and Colleges within North Carolina A&T offer programs suitable for certain educator careers. Additional Master of Arts in Teaching programs are offered in following specialties:
- Biology Education
- Business Education
- Chemistry Education
- Child Development: Early Education & Family Studies Birth-K
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- History education
- Math Education
- Physical Education
- Special Education
- Technology Education
Master of Arts programs are offered in English and African American Literature. Master of Science programs are offered in the following fields of study
- Agricultural Education
- Agriculture and Environmental Systems
- Applied Mathematics
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computational Science and Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Food and Nutritional Science
- Information Technology
- Instructional Technology
- Management (Concentrations available in Accounting, Human Resource Management, and Supply Chain Systems)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mental Health Counseling (Concentrations available in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling)
- Nanoengineering
- Physical Education
- Physics
- School Counseling
- Technology Management (Concentrations available in Applied engineering Technology, Construction management, Environmental Safety and Health, and Graphic Communication Systems)
A Master of School Administration program and a Master of Social Work program are also available.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Rehabilitation Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 334-7500
North Carolina Central University
School of Education Graduate Studies
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following fields of study:
- Career Counseling
- Educational Technology
- History
- Language and Literature
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychology
- School Counseling
Master of Science programs are available in the following areas:
- Adapted Physical Education
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice (Concentration in Law Enforcement)
- Earth Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Mathematics and Physics (Concentrations available in Computer Information Science, Mathematics, and Physics)
- Physical Education K-12
- Recreation Administration
Other graduate programs offered which might apply to some educators include a Master of School Administration, a Master of Library Science, a Master of Public Administration, and Master of Social Work.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Library Association
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 530-6100
North Carolina State University
College of Education
- Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language (ESL) K-12
- Middle Grades Education (Concentrations available in Language Arts and Social Studies)
- Secondary Education 9-12 (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)
- Special Education
- Technology Education
For those already holding an education Bachelor’s degree and licensed as an educator, they offer several Master in Education and Master of Science programs, the difference being that the Master of Education programs do not require a thesis where the Master of Science programs do require a thesis. Master of Education programs are offered in the following specializations:
- Adult and Community College Education (Concentrations available in Adult & Continuing Professional Education, Community College Teaching, and Health Professions Education)
- Business & Marketing Education
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- College Counseling and Student Development
- Curriculum & Developmental Supervision
- Educational Psychology
- Higher Education Administration
- Instructional Technology
- New Literacies and Global Learning (Concentrations available in Reading K-12, Middle Grades English/Language Arts, Middle Grades Social Studies, Secondary English, and Secondary Social Studies)
- School Counseling (Concentrations available in Elementary, Middle Grades, and Secondary School Counseling)
- Special Education
- Training and Development
Master of Science degrees are offered in the following:
- Adult and Community College Education (Concentrations available in Adult & Continuing Professional Education, Community College Teaching, and Health Professions Education)
- Business & Marketing Education
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- College Counseling and Student Development
- Curriculum & Developmental Supervision
- Human Resource Development
- Instructional Technology
- New Literacies and Global Learning (Concentrations available in Reading K-12, Middle Grades English/Language Arts, Middle Grades Social Studies, Secondary English, and Secondary Social Studies)
- School Counseling (Concentrations available in Elementary, Middle Grades, and Secondary School Counseling)
- Special Education
- Urban and Rural Education contexts (Concentrations available in Urban/Rural Public School Education and Urban/Rural Institutional and Community Education)
The College of Education also offers a Master of School Administration degree program.
The other colleges and universities within NC State offer additional graduate programs relevant to educators. They offer Master of Science programs in the following areas:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Analytics
- Animal Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Biomathematics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networking
- Computer Science
- Crop Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Entomology
- Environmental Engineering
- Family Life and Youth Development
- Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
- Food Science
- Forestry and Environmental Resources
- Functional Genomics
- Genetics
- Horticultural Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Nanoengineering
- Natural Resources
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition
- Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Biology
- Plant Pathology
- Poultry Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Statistics
- Textile Chemistry
- Textile Engineering
- Textiles
- Zoology
They offer Master of Arts programs in the following fields of study:
- Anthropology
- English
- Foreign Languages (Concentrations available in Spanish and French)
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Public History
Additional degrees that can be earned which are suitable for certain educators include a Master of Accounting, a Master of Art and Design, a Master of Architecture, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, a Master of Public Administration, and a Master of Social Work.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
208 Poe Hall
2310 Stinson Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695
(919) 515-5906
Pfeiffer University
School of Graduate Studies
Other programs suitable for certain educators include a Master of Science in Leadership (concentrations available in Human Resources and International Management), Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Master of Arts in Practical Theology.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
4701 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 521-9116
Queens University of Charlotte
Cato School of Education
Other schools and colleges within Queens offer a Master of Arts programs in Communication program, Master of Science programs in Organization Development and Executive Coaching, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
1900 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28274
(704) 337-2200
Salem College
Department of Teacher Education & Graduate Programs
- Art K-12
- Elementary Education K-6
- Foreign/Second Language
- Middle School/Secondary Education 6-12
- Music K-12
- Special Education K-12
Licensed teachers are offered Master of Education degree programs in Elementary Education K-6, Language and Literacy K-12, School Counseling, and Special Education.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
601 South Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2600
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
School of Graduate Studies
- Art Education K-12
- Middle Grades Education (Concentrations available in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
- Secondary Education (Concentrations available in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
- Music Education K-12
- Physical Education K-12
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following areas of specialty:
- Art
- English
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Studies
Master of Arts in Education programs are offered in the following specialties:
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Elementary Education
- Middle Grades Education
- Reading Education
- Professional School Counseling
Other programs include a Master of Public Administration, a Master of School Administration, and a Master of Social Work.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-6000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Graduate School
Other graduate degree programs offered by the School of Education include Master of Education programs in School Counseling and Education For Experienced Teachers. They also offer a Master of School Administration program.
Other colleges at the University of North Carolina offer degrees which are suitable for some educators. They offer Master of Science programs in the following fields of study:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Economics
- Environmental Sciences and Engineering
- Geological Sciences
- Information Science
- Library Science
- Marine Sciences
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Physics and Astronomy
- Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology
- Speech and hearing Sciences
- Statistics and Operations Research
UNC also offers Master of Arts degrees in the following areas:
- Art History
- Classics
- Ecology
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Folklore
- Geography
- History
- Linguistics
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Musicology
- Nutrition
- Religious Studies
- Slavic Languages and Literatures
- Technology and Communication
- Trans Atlantic Political Science
- Religious Studies
- Romance Languages & Literatures
- Russian and East European Studies
Other degrees offered that are applicable to educators include a Master of Public Administration, a Master of Social Work, and
Master of Fine Arts programs in Studio Art and Dramatic Art.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Rehabilitation Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Campus Box #4010
200 Bynum Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 966-2611
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The Graduate School
- Elementary Education
- Foreign Language Education
- Middle Grade Education (Concentrations available in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
- Secondary Education (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Comprehensive Science, Earth Science, English, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, and Physics)
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Adapted Curriculum and General Curriculum)
- Teaching English as a Second Language/TESL
Master of Education programs are available for practicing educators in the following specializations:
- child and Family Studies/Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Instructional Systems Technology (Concentrations available in School Specialist and Community Training & Development)
- Middle Grades Education (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Physics, and Social Studies)
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Academically Gifted, Adapted Curriculum, and General Curriculum)
- Teaching English as a Second Language/TESL
A Master of School Administration program is available as well as Master of Arts in Counseling programs with concentrations available in Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling.
Other schools and colleges at UNC Charlotte offer additional graduate programs which are relevant to educational careers. Master of Science programs are offered in the following fields of study:
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Finance
- Fire Protection & Administration
- Health Informatics
- Information Technology
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematics (Concentrations available in Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, and Statistics)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Optical Science and Engineering
- Physics
- Real Estate
Master of Arts programs are available in the following areas of study:
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Communication Studies
- English
- English Education
- Ethics and Applied Philosophy
- Geography (Concentrations available in Community Planning, Geographic Information Science & Technologies, Location Analysis, Transportation Studies, and urban-Regional Analysis)
- Gerontology
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal studies
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish: Language, Literature, and Culture
Other related programs offered include a Master of Architecture, a Master of Urban Design, a Master of Accountancy, and a Master of Public Administration with concentrations available in Arts Administration, Emergency Management, Non-profit Management, Public Finance, and Urban management & Policy.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223
(704) 687-8622
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The Graduate School
Other programs offered that are appropriate for certain educators include a Master of Arts in Dance Education, a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, a Master of Library and Information Studies, and a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
American Library Association
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
241 Mossman Building
1202 Spring Garden Street
Greensboro, NC 27412
(336) 334-5596
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Watson College of Education
- Elementary Education K-6
- Middle Grades Education (Concentrations available in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science)
- Secondary Education (Concentrations available in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science)
For those who are already licensed educators, UNC Wilmington offers Master of Education programs in the following specializations:
- Curriculum and Instruction Supervision
- Elementary Education
- Middle Grades Education (Concentrations available in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science)
- Secondary Education (Concentrations available in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science)
- Language and Literacy
They also offer a Master of School Administration and a Master of Science in Instructional Technology.
Other colleges and schools at UNC Wilmington offer additional program suitable for some educators. They include Master of Science programs in the following fields:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Coastal and Ocean Policy
- Clinical Research and Product Development
- Environmental Studies
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
Applicants can also choose from Master of Arts programs in the following areas of study:
- Conflict Management and Resolution
- Criminology and Public Sociology
- English
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Psychology
- Spanish
Other programs of interest offered at UNC-W include a Master of Accountancy program, a Master of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing, a Master of Public Administration program, and a Master of Social Work program.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 962-3000
Wake Forest University
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
One is the Master Teacher Fellows (MTF) program which is intended for those with a non-teaching bachelors who seek initial teaching licensure. The program is very similar to a typical Master of Arts in Teaching program. Students can specialize in one of the following:
- English 9-12/li>
- Mathematics 9-12
- Science 9-12 (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
- Social Studies 9-12
- Foreign Languages K-12 (Concentrations available in French and Spanish)
The other program is called the Master Teacher Associates (MTA) program. It is designed for licensed and experienced teachers seeking to advance their skills as professional educators. This program is offered in the exact same specializations as the MTF program above.
Other colleges and schools within Wake Forest offer Master’s programs suitable for certain educators. Professional educators can further advance their skills in their area of specialty through a Master of Science program in one of the following fields of study:
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Science
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Health and Exercise Science
- Physics
Additional Master of Arts programs are offered in the following areas:
- Bioethics
- Communication
- Counseling (Concentrations available in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, )
- Documentary Film
- English
- Human Services
- Interpreting and Translation Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Teaching of Interpreting
- Psychology
- Religion
Wake Forest also offers a Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Film as well.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
1834 Wake Forest road
Room 124, Raynolda Hall
PO Box 7487 Reynolda Station
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
(800) 257-3166
Western Carolina University
College of Education and Allied Professions
- Art Education K-12
- Health and Physical Education K-12
- Music Education K-12
- Secondary Education 9-12 (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, History, and Political Science)
- Special Education K-12 (Concentrations available in Adapted Curriculum and General Curriculum)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages (TESOL)
Those who are already licensed as educators can pursue a Master of Arts in Education program in one of the following specialties:
- Art Education K-12
- Community College Administration
- Elementary Education K-6
- Health and Physical Education K-12
- Middle Grades Education 6-9 (Concentrations available in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science)
- Music Education K-12
- School Counseling
- Secondary Education 9-12 (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, History, and Political Science)
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Mild-Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, and Gifted Education)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages (TESOL)
The College of Education and Allied Professions also offers a Master of School Administration program, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Master of Education in College Student Personnel.
Other colleges and schools at Western Carolina offer additional Master’s programs that would help advance the skills of certain types of educators. They include Master of Science programs in the following fields of study:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Human Resources
- Mathematics
- Technology
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following:
- English
- History
- Psychology
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages (TESOL)
Other programs offered include a Master of Accountancy, a Master of Fine Arts in Art, a Master of Entrepreneurship, a Master of Health Sciences, a Master of Music, a Master of Public Affairs, and Master of Social Work.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
110 Cordelia Camp
69 East University Way
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 227-7398
Wingate University
School of Graduate and Continuing Education
Licensed educators are offered Master of Arts in Education programs in Elementary Education K-6 and Educational Leadership. A Master of Arts in Sport Management is also offered at Wingate.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
110 Matthews Station Street, Suite 2-D
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 849-2132
Winston-Salem State University
School of Education and Human Performance
Other Master’s programs which may be suitable for certain educators include a Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Rehabilitation Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
601 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
(336) 750-2000