Cato College of Education

Online

UNC Charlotte's Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Grades is for candidates who have previously completed the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Middle Grades. Candidates in this program will further deepen their understanding of effective teaching and instruction specific to the needs of middle school learners and develop as self-reflective master teachers. The 16 credit hours earned in Phase I will transfer requiring only an additional 14 credit hours. The program is 100% online and leads to the advanced Standard Professional II teaching license.

Play Therapy (CERT)

UNC Charlotte offers a sequence of graduate counseling courses with an emphasis in play therapy. The goal of the program is to prepare students to work with children who are 10 years and younger in a developmentally appropriate way in both school counseling and community settings. The program is available for students who have completed a master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology and want additional training in play therapy. In addition, students currently enrolled in the master's or doctoral program in the School of Social Work or in non-UNCC counseling programs may take the coursework required for the graduate certificate. The graduate certificate in Play Therapy will meet the post-master’s educational requirements, as specified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) for the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential.

Qualitative Research (POST-MASTERS CERT)

The Post-Master's Certificate in Qualitative Research prepares graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, current faculty, and others with the skills needed for the full range of qualitative inquiry methods used in social research. Admits to Fall, Spring

Quantitative Analyses (CERT)

The Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Analyses program will target experienced educators who hold a master’s degree in a related educational field. Individuals attracted to the new program will seek to deepen their statistical skills for improving education outcomes. Other students may pursue the certificate as a means of transitioning into a career in higher education or a research organization.

Reading Education (MED)

Online

The Master of Education in Reading Education qualifies graduates for the North Carolina Advanced Standard Professional II teaching license in K-12 reading education. Relevant to all areas of the K-12 curriculum, this program is designed for classroom teachers and aspiring literacy specialists who are interested in improving instructional programs and practices that promote literacy among all learners.

School Administration (MSAD)

Off Campus

The Master of School Administration program consists of 36 credit-hours of courses which include 12 credit-hours of a year-long internship under the direction of a principal-mentor and a university supervisor. Additionally, program completers seeking a North Carolina principal level I license must successfully prepare an electronic portfolio housing appropriate artifacts and evidences demonstrating their proficiency in all seven standards for school executives. As of 2010, candidates seeking a North Carolina Principal's license will no longer take the SLLA (School Leaders Licensure Assessment) from ETS. The assessment to determine licensure has been replaced with the E-Portfolio. This 36 credit-hour package of courses and internship effectively implements the North Carolina State Board of Education’s Standards for School Executives while also satisfying all other applicable directives/requirements.

School Administration (post-masters) (PCER)

The Add-on licensure graduate certificate in School Administration, is a 21 credit-hour sequence for individuals who hold a master’s degree in an educational area from a regionally accredited institution and who also hold “M” level certification from the State of North Carolina. Candidates who successfully complete certificate will be recommended for licensure area 012 Level I (Principal). Candidates must also have three years of successful teaching experience or relevant school experience at the time of application.

School Counseling (post-masters) (PCER)

Online

The post-master’s certificate in School Counseling meets the need of students who have completed a master’s degree in Counseling but have not met requirements for licensure as a school counselor in the state of North Carolina. Successful completion of the program requirements will enable the student to be recommended for licensure in school counseling from the university to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Secondary Education (MAT)