The online Master of Arts in Elementary Education degree at App State
Appalachian State University’s flexible, online Master of Arts in Elementary Education program will help you perfect the skills needed to become an effective elementary teacher.
Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking to teach in the K-6 school setting.
This App State Online degree program is designed to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher education programs.
You will be taught to understand the nature of the elementary school-age learner in relation to the learning and evaluation process. With this understanding, you will be able to make critical decisions by synthesizing information relative to the development of appropriate living/learning environments.
This program leads to a “M” level licensure for elementary grades.
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Careers
- Elementary school teacher
- Tutor
- Lead teacher
Degree details
Program information
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- Completion time: two years
(Not every course listed may be delivered to App State Online students, but you will be offered all courses required for the degree.)
Eligibility and Application Requirements
Review Graduate School and program admission criteria prior to applying.
Program requirement
If you do not have teaching experience in the elementary grades, you must successfully complete an internship by taking CI 5900 Internship/Practicum (3 s.h.). This may result in the total number of hours exceeding 39 s.h.
Professional Licensure
Appalachian State programs that lead to a professional licensure or certificate are intended to prepare students for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements in other states.