Western Carolina University Courses and Fees 2025

Master [Biology Education] From Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North CarolinaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1889established year
11639enrollment
Public

Master (Biology Education)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$10,689 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$10689

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Health Insurance$1392
Compulsory Fees$178

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$21281

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Regular Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Feb 1, 2025

The Biology Education program leads to a recommendation for an initial and advanced license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Students will also expand their biology background in the classroom and diverse ecosystems like the Great Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Coweeta Hydrological Laboratory. This program requires applicants to provide evidence of research such as an undergraduate thesis of an in-depth research paper.

The M.A.T. in Biology is is a 42-semester hour program that will develop your skills as a teacher and increase your understanding of biology. Students will take courses like Foundations of Teacher Leadership in a Diverse Society; Child and Adolescent Development; Advanced Science Methods; and Methods for Teaching in Content Areas. The program also includes practical experience during an semester-long internship paired with a seminar course. Successful completion of the program leads to recommendation of licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

WCU’s M.A.T. graduates will be eligible to teach biology in grades 9-12. The National Education Association states the average salary for North Carolina public school teachers is $47,783 for the 2014-15 school year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting a 6% increase in high school teacher hirings by 2022. There are also a number of opportunities across the nation and internationally for primary and secondary teachers.


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Application Requirements:

  • Applicant must have completed bachelors degree in biology or related science field from an accredited university
  • Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed
  • Official transcripts must be evaluated by an agency like WES
  • Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent on a scale of 4.0
  • Submit three letters of recommendation
  • Submit a goal statement including names of faculty whose research is of interest
  • Submit English Language Proficiency test scores

English Language Requirements:

  • TOEFL: minimum 79 in iBT; 550 in PBT
  • IELTS: minimum 6
  • Duolingo: minimum 105
  • PTE: minimum 56

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

56 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

105 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo



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