Secondary Education, Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Program
The combined program in secondary education is designed to provide qualified students the means to complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, science, history, English, or a related field, and a master’s degree in secondary education in a period of five years (including one summer). The key feature of the program is that students take 3-6 credits of graduate coursework that will count for the student’s undergraduate and graduate program. Students will apply to take the 3-6 hours of graduate credit in fall of their senior year to begin graduate coursework in the spring semester. Students will apply to the Graduate School in the spring of their senior year to continue the program. The MAT cohort begins summer 1, so students must be fully admitted before then.
This program is designed for students currently in the B.A. or B.S. programs in mathematics, science, history, English, or a related field at UNCW who have:
Completed a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours in their undergraduate program leading toward a major in mathematics, science, history, English, or a related field, including credits earned from advanced placement if they start at UNCW or are transfer students and have completed a minimum of two semesters as a full-time student at UNCW, a minimum of 24 hours.
Completed a minimum of 9 hours of 300-400 level courses in the degree content area at the time of application.
A minimum accumulated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 at time of submission of application to the Graduate School.
Students who meet the above criteria may request permission from the department chair in Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education to apply up to 6 hours of graduate-level credit earned during their senior year towards their future master’s degree in Secondary Education. Departmental permission to apply to the bachelor’s/master’s degree program does not guarantee admission to the Graduate School and is contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements at the time of application. Acceptance will be provisional and contingent on meeting specified degree requirements; including completion of the bachelor’s degree.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
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PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale to be considered for admission
Transcripts from U.S. high schools or American schools outside the U.S. must be official, listing both courses and grades.
Transcripts from schools outside the U.S. must be original or certified true copies, with original signatures on all transcripts and English translations. A certified true copy is one that bears an original signature of the registrar or other designated school official, an original impression of the institution's seal, or signature/seal of the examining board.
Foreign transcripts may be sent directly from a certified translation service or from secondary school. Any transcripts delivered by the applicant will not be considered official unless they are sealed. Records should list subjects studied each year and the mark or grade or proficiency earned in each.
If you completed secondary school in a country where a secondary school leaving examination (GCE, GCSE, CXC, French Baccalaureate, Abitur, etc.) is administered, you must provide an original or certified true copy of the results or expected results.
Proof of English Proficiency or Standardized Test Score
An SAT Reasoning Test critical reading score of 490 or higher, or an ACT minimum score of 20 on the Reading subsection may be submitted in lieu of other English proficiency tests. The SAT/ACT is not required for international admissions.
International students who attended a US high school for at least two years and also graduated from a US high school MUST present acceptable SAT or ACT scores when sent to us electronically by the testing agency. (SAT code 5907 and ACT code 3174).
Registration information for the SAT or ACT.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
TOEFL Essential - minimum score of 8 on the Internet-based exam
TOEFL iBT - minimum score of 71 on the Internet-based exam
*Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted. UNCW's school code is 5907
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum score of 6.0 on the academic module. Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted.
Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 95
Pearson PTE - minimum score 54
iTEP Academic - minimum score of 3.7 on iTEP Academic Plus
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 05 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
136500 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 80 USD
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