Middle Grades Education Specialization, M.A.T

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What will I learn?

The program leading to the Master of Arts degree (M.A.T.) with middle grades education specialization seeks to prepare candidates for teaching young adolescents and addresses the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards, the masters/advanced competencies which include standards in instructional expertise, knowledge of learners, research expertise, connecting subject matter and learners, and professional development leadership, as well as the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for middle grades teachers. Middle grades teacher candidates earn licensure in one or more of the following middle grades content areas: language arts, mathematics, social studies, science.

Program Objectives

?Upon completion of the graduate MAT in Middle Grades Education, the candidate should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate leadership by applying the major constructs (concepts, principles, theories, standards, and research) related to young adolescent development and developmentally responsive middle schools
  2. Establish a respectful educational environment for diverse learners by adapting instruction based on analysis of the individual needs (e.g., learning, social, emotional) of young adolescents and their community contexts
  3. Demonstrate content knowledge by applying major content-specific constructs (concepts, principles, theories, language, standards, and research) during field experiences and internship
  4. Facilitate student learning through the learning cycle (planning, instruction, and assessment) by applying a variety of developmentally appropriate strategies and technologies to meet the learning needs of young adolescents
  5. Reflect on their practice by analyzing student learning to inform their instruction and professional development

Which department am I in?

Watson College of Education

Study options

Full Time (33 Hours)

Tuition fees
$21,364.00 (18,02,565) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected April, May, July 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of North Carolina Wilmington

601 South College Road,

WILMINGTON,

North Carolina,

28403, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university must be completed before graduate study begins.

An undergraduate grade average of “B” (GPA = 3.0) is a minimum requirement for graduate admission.

Minimum Score Requirement – TOEFL: 79; IELTS: minimum of 6.5 for acceptance, 7.0 for TA consideration; Duolingo: minimum of 115.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of North Carolina - Wilmington

A renowned coastal university, that places emphasis on applied learning to offer students hands on experience within their field of study.

  • UNCW is located in a beachside town on the U.S. east coast
  • 93% of students are employed within two years of graduation
  • UNCW offers a variety of scholarships
  • Only U.S. degree program focused on coastal engineering