Approved by: Graduate Council
Implementation Date: Summer 2013
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Degree Requirements
Phase I/ Graduate Certificate Required Courses (27 hours)
ELED 5101 Child Development and Instructional Design for Elementary School Learners (3)
EDUC 5100 Diverse Learners (3) ELED 5202: Integrating Curriculum for Diverse Elementary School Learners (3)
ELED 5201 Teaching Mathematics (3)
READ 5200 Teaching Reading to Primary (Grades K-2) Grade Learners (3)
READ 5300 Teaching Reading to Intermediate (Grades 3-6) Grade Learners (3)
ELED 5301 Assessing, Modifying, and Integrating Math (3)
ELED 5400 Teaching and Integrating Science (3)
ELED 5401 Teaching and Integrating Social Studies (3)
ELED 6470 Graduate Student Teaching/Internship in Elementary Education (3)*
*Must be taken in the final semester for the initial licensure program. Can be taken with ELED 5400.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
TEACHING: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching: Elementary Education is a 27 semester-hour program designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students are eligible for the North Carolina Standard Professional I teaching license. The required courses for the Graduate Certificate are identical to Phase I of the M.A.T. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate, qualified students have the option of continuing into Phase II to complete the M.A.T. Admission to the Graduate Certificate is separate and distinct from admission to a graduate degree program and not an indication of automatic admission to the M.A.T. degree program. For more information on this option, refer to the M.A.T. section above.
All courses for the Graduate Certificate must be completed within four years.
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UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog
General Requirements for Admission to the Graduate School
Please refer to the information found in The Graduate School section of this Catalog.
Admission Requirements for all Graduate Certificates in Teaching programs
1) An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution
2) A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0. [For alternative ways to demonstrate academic competence, contact the Teacher Education Advising, Licensure, and Recruitment (TEALR) Office]
3) Three recommendations from persons knowledgeable of your interaction with children or youth
4) Statement of purpose
5) Clear criminal background check
6) Apply online at graduateschool.uncc.edu
Program Requirements
Required Courses
ELED 5101 Child Development and Instructional Design for Elementary School Learners (3)
EDUC 5100 Diverse Learners (3) ELED 5202: Integrating Curriculum for Diverse Elementary School Learners
ELED 5201 Teaching Mathematics (3)
READ 5200 Teaching Reading to Primary (Gr. K-2) Grade Learners (3)
READ 5300 Teaching Reading to Intermediate (Gr. 3-6) Grade Learners (3)
ELED 5301 Assessing, Modifying, and Integrating Math (3)**
ELED 5400 Teaching and Integrating Science (3)
ELED 5401 Teaching and Integrating Social Studies (3)
ELED 6470 Graduate Student Teaching/Internship in Elementary Education (3)*
*Must be taken in the final semester for the initial licensure program. Can be taken with ELED 5400.
**May substitute ELED 6255 for ELED 5301
COURSES IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Education (EDUC)
EDUC 5100. Diverse Learners. (3) Strategies for adapting instruction to meet the learning needs of all members of middle or secondary classrooms, including students at risk for school failure,
individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, gifted students, and students with disabilities. Requires 20 hours of clinical experiences. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Elementary Education (ELED)
ELED 5101. Child Development and Instructional Design for Elementary School Learners. (3) Prerequisite: Admittance into Elementary Education Graduate Certificate in Teaching program. Models of child development and learning theories with application for the design of instruction for elementary education learner. Requires extensive clinical experiences.
ELED 5201. Teaching Mathematics. (3) Basic methodology in teaching mathematics from a constructivist perspective, with examination of other perspectives related to major models of teaching. Examination of the K-6 mathematics curriculum and instructional materials with reference to curriculum integration and to developmental stages of learning and the impact of diversity in mathematics instruction. Emphasis on basic, effective teaching strategies and organizational patterns expected to be used in the schools. Includes attention to prospective teachers’ mathematical knowledge. Requires extensive clinical experiences.
ELED 5202: Integrating Curriculum for Diverse Elementary School Learners (3) Prerequisites: ELED 5101: Child Development and Instructional Design for Elementary School Learners. Examination of models, approaches, and best practices for effective curriculum integration for all students, including children identified with special needs, second language learners, and students performing above or below the general classroom population. (Spring/Fall/Summer)
ELED 5301. Assessing, Modifying, and Integrating Mathematics Instruction. (3) Application, refinement, and expansion of pedagogical knowledge gained in the first mathematics pedagogy course, with focus upon assessment of student learning, evaluation of effectiveness of instruction, and modification of methods and materials for diverse learners. Closer examination of performance expectations by grade level, EOG testing, and effective instruction for struggling learners. Continued expectation for curriculum integration and use of models of teaching as an organizer for understanding instruction, assessment, and modifications. Applications of technology in mathematics instruction. Design, implementation, and evaluation of math lessons and brief mathematics-centered integrated unit. Requires extensive clinical experience.