Program Overview
The Elementary Education at University of North Dakota is a MSc programme in Education over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Elementary Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Elementary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior.
- Technology and Information Systems.
- Seminar Educational Leadership.
- Effective Administrative Communications.
- Research, Measurement, and Program Evaluation.
- Leading Curriculum and Learning.
- Supervision and Staff Development.
- Education Law and Ethics.
- Education Finance and Policy.
- Social, Cultural, Political, and Community Dimensions of Schools.
- Principalship.
- Middle School Principal Field Study.
- Elementary Principal Field Study.
- Secondary Principal Field Study.
- The Educational Plant.
- Educational Personnel Administration.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
- Teacher licensure OR a bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years of undergraduate work (based on A = 4.00).
- Submission of completed UND School of Graduate Studies application form and supplemental materials, which include your transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement containing responses to the following 3 questions (at least 1 typed page per question):
- Describe several personal and professional goals you would like to achieve in the next 5 years. Include in your description reasons why these goals are important to you.
- What are the characteristics, attitudes, values, and/or skills that you think will make you a good candidate for your chosen professional role?
- What have you already done professionally or personally of which you are proud?
- NOTE: All non-native speakers of English are required to submit their scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or equivalent.
If you do not meet the admission standards, you may be admitted on a provisional basis with continued enrollment contingent on successful performance in the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Dakota directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States
University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30