The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education at the University of North Florida is designed for certified educators seeking to deepen their expertise, enhance their instructional practice, and expand their impact in the classroom and beyond. This graduate program blends advanced coursework in curriculum development, assessment, educational leadership, and equity-focused teaching to help educators meet the evolving needs of diverse learners.
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Program Overview
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education at the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services is a professional development program tailored specifically for certified teachers seeking to deepen their content knowledge, enhance instructional strategies, and develop leadership skills. This 30-credit-hour program is delivered fully online, providing flexible learning options that accommodate the busy schedules of working educators.
The curriculum emphasizes research-based practices and practical application designed to improve teaching effectiveness and support diverse elementary learners. Students have the opportunity to customize their educational experience by selecting from a range of certificate options, such as literacy, mathematics, science, instructional leadership, and educational technology. These specializations prepare educators not only to excel in the classroom but also to assume leadership roles within their schools and communities.
Applicants to the program must hold a valid teaching certification and demonstrate a commitment to advancing their professional development in a collaborative and supportive online learning environment. Graduates leave equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on student achievement and school improvement.
Certificates
- Graduate Certificate - Elementary STEM
- Graduate Certificate - Advanced Literacy Practices for Engaging Learners
- Graduate Certificate - Teacher Inquiry
- Graduate Certificate - Teacher Leadership for Professional and Student Learning
- Graduate Certificate - Teaching Diverse Learners
- Graduate Certificate - TESOL
- Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood
- Personalized Course Pairing - Elementary Methods
- Personalized Course Pairing - Alternative Teacher Certification Competencies
- *Coming Soon* Graduate Certificate - Special Education
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Program At-a-Glance
Application Deadlines
Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: April 15
Application Review Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning approximately 2 weeks after each deadline. Decisions are typically released within 2–3 weeks of the application becoming complete.
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Admissions Requirements
The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the University of North Florida. Please contact the International Center for more information.
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University Requirements
University Requirements
Application and Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies:
- SpanTran. They have created a custom application for UNF that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application through the SpanTran Application - UNF Graduate School portal.
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- World Education Services
Important Notes
- The UNF Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current UNF students should not request UNF transcripts. After application submission, the UNF requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
Where do I send transcripts and test scores?
Mail
UNF Graduate School
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Jacksonville, FL 32224Email
Test Score Institutional Codes
GRE: institutional code 5490
GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51 -
Program Specific Requirements
Program Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Professional licensure
- Applicants must hold a valid teaching license from any state or international equivalent
- Applicants not meeting the 3.0 minimum GPA requirement may contact the graduate program director for additional admission criteria options
- Professional licensure