M.A.Ed. Degree Program
If you already have a teaching license but would like an advanced degree, the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) was designed for you.
The program leading to the M.A.Ed. degree in comprehensive education requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate study consisting of a professional core of 18 hours and a concentration in a major area consisting of 18 hours. Each of the concentrations leads to a recommendation for Advanced Competencies licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Concentrations are available in the following disciplines: Art, biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, music, physical education, and social sciences.
Program Directors and Advisers
Program directors and advisers for the academic concentrations are listed below:
- Art: Dr. Erin Tapley, 828-227-3598
- Biology: Dr. Sabine Rundle, 828-227-7244
- Chemistry: Dr. Brian Dinkelmeyer, 828-227-3675
- English: Dr. James Addison, 828-227-3929
- Mathematics: Dr. Kathy Ivey, 828-227-3831
- Music: Dr. Mary Kay Bauer, 828-227-3275
- Social Sciences: Dr. Elizabeth McRae, 828-227-3481
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Dr. Chandrika Rogers, 828-227-3921