Master of Education for Experienced Teachers, M.Ed.
K-6, 6-9, 9-12, K-12 in Various Teaching Areas
Program Description
Overview
The M.Ed. for Experienced Teachers program is a part-time, field-based program that was specifically designed to meet the needs of today's practicing teachers. This customized degree program offers North Carolina teachers a unique opportunity to engage in an academic experience that combines face-to-face instruction with Internet-based instruction. Completion of the M.Ed. for Experienced Teachers program will make a North Carolina public school teacher eligible for master's level salary.
The program is designed for experienced teachers who wish to expand and refine their understanding of teaching and learning. Participants will take 31 hours (35 hours, Special Education) of graduate work over three summers and two academic years. 15 hours (21 hours, Special Education) of course work will be taken in a specialty area, and the remaining 16 hours (14 hours, Special Education) of course work will be taken with experienced teachers who are participating in other M.Ed. specialty areas. These core courses will address broader content that is applicable across grade levels of teaching and disciplines.
Specialty Areas
The M.Ed. for Experienced Teachers is a cohort-based program based upon specialty areas. The ability to offer a particular specialty depends on teacher interest and the availability of faculty in that specialty area.
Specialty Areas offered include:
Current Cohorts
- Literacy (K-12)
- Mathematics (K-8, 9-12)
- Science (K-8)
- Social Studies (6-12)
- Special Education (K-12)
- Technology (K-12)
Summer 2009 Projected Cohorts
Admissions
Program Contact
Susan Friel, Program Coordinator
sfriel@email.unc.edu
(919) 962-6605
Highlights
- Cindi Rigsbee (A.B.Ed. '79, M.Ed. '03) named North Carolina Teacher of the Year
April 29, 2008 - Diane Day (M.Ed. '06) receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Oct. 31, 2007 - Christina Royster (A.B.Ed. '97, M.Ed. '03) named Honor Teacher
- William Melega (M.Ed. '05), Christina Royster (A.B.Ed. '97, M.Ed. '03) named Teachers of the Year
May 21, 2007 -
Cindi Rigsbee (A.B.Ed. '79, M.Ed. '03) named Orange County Teacher of the Year
May 21, 2007 - Students in M.Ed. Program for Experienced Teachers are named Teachers of the Year
May 14, 2007 - Erin Denniston (M.Ed. '04) named a statewide finalist for national teaching award
Feb. 4, 2007
