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University of North Carolina Wilmington

University of North Carolina Wilmington

About

UNCW is a mid-sized public institution with a private feel. The state’s coastal university—located just minutes from Wrightsville Beach—offers a powerful, student-centered academic experience, opportunities for applied learning, research and service, and a vibrant culture that celebrates campus and community engagement. UNCW’s Watson College of Education is home to over 1,350 undergraduate and graduate students. The College offers strong teacher preparation programs, extensive field experiences, a collaborative learning environment, and an unwavering commitment to student success. 

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  • Wilmington

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I chose UNCW's Watson College of Education because of the many opportunities Watson provides for aspiring educators to be out in the classroom, using what they have learned in a hands-on way.

Emily Elmore

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Programs

Master’s & licensure

Master of Arts in Teaching

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  • From 20 to 48 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person, Online, Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program

Program Info

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs at UNCW’s Watson College of Education provide a pathway to teaching for career-changers, lateral entry teachers, recent college graduates and other individuals with a bachelor’s degree but little or no experience in education.
Courses are taught by dedicated faculty with extensive teaching experience, and programs are designed to accommodate working professionals while providing strong preparation for effective teaching and learning in the classroom.

Graduate programs leading to initial teacher licensure include:

  • Elementary Education (K-6) 
  • Middle Grades (6-9)
  • Secondary Education (9-12)
  • English as a Second Language (K-12) 
  • Spanish (K-12)
  • Physical Education and Health (K-12) 

Why choose Watson?

UNCW’s Watson College offers high-quality programs, extensive field experiences, strong ties to partners in the community, a collaborative learning environment and an unwavering commitment to our students’ success. We invite you to learn more! uncw.edu/ed/learn/mat.html

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

  • $13,777

    In State Tuition

  • $40,150

    Out of State Tuition

  • $75

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at University of North Carolina Wilmington have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with University of North Carolina Wilmington to see if you can, too!

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Description

Distance Education

Program tuition costs may vary. Some programs, like our Art MAT, can cost less than $8,000 through Distance Education. Programs that are offered through Distance Education are typically lower cost than in-person programs. See the chart below for UNC Wilmington's Distance Education rates.

 

UNCW Distance Education Rates

 

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Licensure Areas

Elementary Education K-6
English Language Arts 9-12
Health K-12
History 9-12
Language Arts 6-9
Mathematics 6-12
Mathematics 9-12
Reading K-12
Science 6-9
Science 9-12
Social Studies 6-9
Social Studies 9-12
Spanish K-12
TESOL K-12
Visual Arts (grades K-12) K-12

Stats

Gender

  • Male

  • Female

    29%

    71%

Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races

    4%

    2%

    9%

    8%

    0%

    75%

    2%

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