Teaching & Education Graduate Programs
Virtual Open House - Tuesday, May 5, 2026: 5-6:30 p.m.
Join us at one of our upcoming virtual Graduate School Open House events on Zoom! You'll have the opportunity to learn more about 蘑菇短视频, understand the Graduate School application process, and meet key program representatives.
Graduate Degree Pathways
Educating future teachers has been a passion of ours since WCU began as a teaching
college in 1889. With that, we pride ourselves on continuing to offer unparalleled teacher education
programs for professionals pursuing an advanced degree.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) was designed to enable students holding degrees
other than education to study in selected teaching programs at the advanced graduate
level.
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
If you already have a teaching license and would like an advanced degree, the Master
of Arts in Education (MAEd) is designed for you.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Programs
The M.A.T. in STEM Education will develop your skills as a teacher and prepare
you to teach in middle grades or high school in the areas of science or mathematics.
We prepare individuals with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
background and interests to share your passion as a teacher.
Students in the STEM concentration will take our MAT core plus our series of four STEM focused courses. This program leads to recommendation of licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Students in the STEM concentration will take our MAT core plus our series of four STEM focused courses. This program leads to recommendation of licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
The M.A.T. in Special Education will develop your skills as a teacher and increase
your understanding of working with special education populations. Students in the
Adapted Curriculum concentration will take 42-semester hours of courses like Topics
In Communication Disorders; Physical Care and Management of Students with Profound
Disabilities; and Evidence-Based Methods for Teaching Students with Autism.
Students in the General Curriculum concentration will take 42-semester hours of courses like Best Practices for Teaching Math to Exceptional Learners; Collaboration with Families and Professionals; and Culturally Responsive Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners. Both programs lead to recommendation of licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Students in the General Curriculum concentration will take 42-semester hours of courses like Best Practices for Teaching Math to Exceptional Learners; Collaboration with Families and Professionals; and Culturally Responsive Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners. Both programs lead to recommendation of licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
The MAT concentration TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) prepares
you to serve students in our public schools who are learning English. You will take
our MAT core courses plus additional coursework in TESOL. Completing this degree will
result in a recommendation of licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction.
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) Programs
The M.A.Ed. programs equip students with advanced knowledge in the chosen area of
concentration while expanding their understanding of child and educational psychology
and exploring innovative approaches to building intentional curricula, while candidates
simultaneously hone and develop research skills.
The programs include both hours in the professional core and hours in the concentration area. All M.A.Ed. programs lead successful candidates to a recommendation for Advanced Competencies licensure (SP2) from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
The programs include both hours in the professional core and hours in the concentration area. All M.A.Ed. programs lead successful candidates to a recommendation for Advanced Competencies licensure (SP2) from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
The Counseling Program is offered through the 蘑菇短视频 instructional
site at Biltmore Park-Asheville. The School Counseling MAED prepares students for
employment as a professional counselor in K-12 school settings, leading to a recommendation
for K-12 School Counseling licensure (certification) by the North Carolina Department
of Public Instruction.