College of Education

 

At the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, graduate students in the College of Education have many different opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills in preparation for new educational roles and increased leadership responsibilities. While many professional education programs lead to advanced NC licensure, other programs lead to both initial and advanced licensure, and still others are not associated with licensure. The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. All licensure programs are approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Program graduates positively influence their peers, clients, and students; contribute to the development of effective schools and agencies for all children; and work to alleviate and prevent many of today’s educational and social obstacles. 

 

One of the college’s most important functions is to serve as a regional resource in education, research, and service to help address the challenges of urban schools. The college has a strong partnership with the 14 school districts in the region and is located within the bounds of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, a large urban district enrolling more than 116,000 students. 

 

Programs are listed by degree and discipline below, then details are presented in alphabetical order by discipline. The Master of Arts in Teaching and the Fast Track Initial Licensure Program are described in a separate section.

 

 

Doctoral Programs

 

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Educational Leadership:  Specializations in (1) The Superintendency, (2) Curriculum and Supervision, or (3) Community Leadership

 

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Counseling

Curriculum and Instruction:  Specializations in (1) Urban Education, (2) Literacy Education, (3) Mathematics Education

Special Education

 

Masters Degree Programs

 

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Counseling:  Agency

Counseling:  School  (Licensure program)

English Education (Advanced licensure – Also see English Department)

Mathematics Education (Advanced licensure – Also see Mathematics Department)

 

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)  (Combines initial and advanced licensure)

Elementary Education

Fine and Performing Arts Education:  Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre

Foreign Language Education:  French or German

Middle Grades Education:  English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies

Secondary Education: English, Mathematics, History/Comprehensive Social Studies, Comprehensive Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, or Physics

Special Education:  General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum

Teaching English as a Second Language     

 

Master of Education (M.Ed.) (Advanced licensure)

Child and Family Studies (B-K)  (Also offers combination of initial and advanced licensure)

Curriculum and Supervision

Elementary Education

Instructional Systems Technology (Also offers a non-licensure track)

Middle/Secondary Education

Middle Grades track:  English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies

Secondary Education track:  History/Comprehensive Social Studies, Comprehensive Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, or Physics

Reading Education

Special Education: 

Academically Gifted

Adapted Curriculum

General Curriculum

Teaching English as a Second Language

 

Master of School Administration (M.S.A.) (Advanced licensure)

School Administration

 

Graduate Non-degree Programs

 

Fast Track Initial Licensure Programs

Child and Family Development

Elementary Education

Fine and Performing Arts Education:  Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre

Foreign Language Education:  French, German, or Spanish

Middle Grades Education:  English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies

Secondary Education: English, Mathematics, History/Comprehensive Social Studies, Comprehensive Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, or Physics

Special Education:  General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum

Teaching English as a Second Language

 

Graduate Certificate Programs

Child and Family Development: Early Intervention

Substance Abuse Counseling

Curriculum and Supervision

Academic or Intellectually Gifted

Supported Employment and Transition