Western Carolina University

Degree Offered: Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)

Program Description: The Middle Grades specialization provides teachers with a deeper understanding of the nature and philosophy of middle grades schools.

The coursework enables students to be inviting, reflective decision makers who can give leadership to the local school system in order to implement or improve middle grades programs.

Courses are offered in a variety of formats, with most courses offered in hybrid format (face to face and online). At the conclusion of the program, students are recommended for Advanced Competencies licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for teaching at the middle level (6-9).

Admission Requirements:

• Graduate School Admission Requirements
• Program Admission Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Applicant must obtain a minimum score of 800 (total Quantitative & Verbal) on the Graduate Record Examination (286 on the new Revised GRE) or a score above the 30th percentile on the Miller's Analogy Test.
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • M.A.Ed. applicants must hold or be eligible for the North Carolina "A" license in elementary middle grades education.
  • Middle Grades Graduate Certificate applicants should reference the Middle Grades Graduate Certificate to M.A.Ed. Transition Document, available from your program advisor.

Application Deadline: March 15 - Fall Admission Only

Prerequisites: Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.

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Number of Graduate Faculty: 8

Number of Students: 10  

Location of Course Offerings: Cullowhee and Asheville

Graduate Program Director:

Dr. Thomas E. Hodges
School of Teaching and Learning
828-227-7108
tehodges@email.wcu.edu

Departmental Website: Middle Grades Education - M.A.Ed.