This document provides information about graduate programs at Elizabeth City State University. It describes several Master's degree programs, including Biology, Elementary Education, School Administration, and Mathematics. It provides details on admission requirements, degree requirements, faculty contacts, and highlights affordable tuition and small class sizes. Testimonials from current students praise the opportunities to gain knowledge and experience success with support from instructors.

1. E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
GRADUATE
EDUCATION
Graduate Education Matters!

2. E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
Office of Graduate Education
Willie J. and Jacqueline Gilchrist Education and Psychology Complex
Suite 354
1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
877.962.3276 252.335.3947
graduateeducation@mail.ecsu.edu
www.ecsu.edu
E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y I S A C O N S T I T U E N T I N S T I T U T I O N O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F N O R T H C A R O L I N A

3. E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y G R A D U A T E E D U C A T I O N
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Welcome to Elizabeth City State University where Graduate Education Matters and serving students is our first priority. Our goal in
graduate education is to ensure academic excellence for each graduate student by providing relevant educational and research
experiences. Faculty and staff are eager to serve and prepare students for their chosen career or profession.
At ECSU, graduate education is characterized by small classes and personal interactions conducive to the pursuit of individualized goal
attainment. Students and faculty work side-by-side to study and investigate important topics and relevant issues. Within the university
environment, students have the freedom to seek new knowledge through innovative research and discovery.
• Master of School Administration
• Master of Education in Elementary Education
• Master of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Biological Sciences and Biology Education
• Master of Science in Mathematics with Concentrations in Applied Mathematics, Remote Sensing, Community College Teaching, and
Mathematics Education
Graduate Education is committed to the mission of Elizabeth City State University. Quality graduate degree programs are designed to
meet the needs of the citizens of Northeastern North Carolina, the State, the Nation and the Global Community. Dedicated faculty and
staff prepare students in a challenging, supportive, highly technical environment to compete and excel in a technologically advanced
society for the Twenty-First Century Global Economy.
GOALS:
• Develop an understanding of research methodology and the application of research findings to advance knowledge
• Develop the ability to master and utilize discipline-appropriate skills in problem solving environment
• Develop skills, knowledge and experience necessary for professional employment and growth
• Develop the ability to communicate effectively in ways which are appropriate to a given discipline or field.
ECSU GRADUATE EDUCATION
AT A GLANCE
MISSION AND GOALS
PER YEAR IN-STATE
Tuition and Fees $4,468.41
Room and Board $5,639.00
Total $10,101.41
PER YEAR OUT-OF-STATE
Tuition and Fees $4,468.41
Room and Board $5,639.00
Total $10,101.41
GRADUATE TUITION AND FEES 2010 - 2011
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dr. Paula Viltz, Director of Graduate Programs Mr. George Cox, Recruiter and Retention Coordinator
252-335-3455 252-335-3878
You may also email us at graduateeducation@mail.ecsu.edu and visit www.ecsu.edu for additional information.
Graduate Education Matters!
All standard costs, except books, assume double occupancy in on-campus resident halls and a 9-hour course load per semester. Tuition
and fees are subject to change by the University of North Caorlina Board of Governors without notice. Full tuition scholarship assistance
is being offered for the M.S. in Mathematics and the M.S. in Biology Degree Programs for qualified students. Federal loan forgiveness is
available for qualified graduate students who agree to teach for five years in a high-need area. The ECSU tuition and fee schedule can be
found on the ECSU website at www.ecsu.edu.
PER YEAR IN-STATE
Tuition and Fees $1,021.50
PER YEAR OUT-OF-STATE
Tuition and Fees $5,335.11
GRADUATE DISTANCE LEARNING TUITION AND FEES 2010 - 2011

4. E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y G R A D U A T E E D U C A T I O N
MASTER OF SCIENCE
The Master of Science in Biology Program offers students the opportunity to
advance their education through graduate study and field experience in Biological
Sciences or Biology Education. The Biological Sciences track offers opportunities to
study the areas of microbiology, cell biology, plant and animal molecular biology,
and biotechnology. Students are able to take advantage of small class size and
highly qualified, talented faculty. In addition, degree seekers have access to
state-of-the-art laboratories in the 50,000 square foot Jenkins Science Center,
wetlands feild research, access to the Great Dismal Swamp, and local estuaries and
tributaries.
A Master of Science degree in biology offers graduates better career choices and
preparation for entry into doctorate or other advanced study programs. Degree
holders have opportunities to work in:
• Aging Studies • Ecology • Molecular Biology
• Biotechnology • Genetics • Physiology
• Botany • Marine Biology • Research
• Clinical Research • Medicine • Teaching
• Dentistry • Microbiology • Zoology
Our graduates’places of employement include:
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dr. Gloria Payne
Department Chair and Graduate Program
Coordinator
Department of Biology
Campus Box 930
419 Jimmy R. Jenkins Science Center
Phone: 252-335-3595 l Fax: 252-335-3697
gepayne@mail.ecsu.edu
Dr. Jeffrey Rousch
Graduate Program Coordinator
Phone: (252) 335 - 3820
jrousch@mail.ecsu.edu
BIOLOGY
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Admission to pursue graduate study at ECSU is accomplished in two steps: one, by
admission to the university through the Office of Graduate Education and two, by
admission to a selected program through the ECSU School of Math, Science and
Technology.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• GRE, MAT, TOEFL, or IELTS results within the past 5 years
• 2 official transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose or educational philosophy
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, major in biology or courses e
PROGRAM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
• 36 semester hours
• Thesis
• Full-time students: 9 semester hours minimum

5. MASTER OF EDUCATION
ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONThe Master of Education in Elementary Education, offered by the Dr. Helen Marshall Caldwell School of Education and Psychology, consists
of thirty-six (36) credit hours, minimum, which includes a culminating action research project. As identified in our unit's conceptual
framework, the Teacher Education Program at Elizabeth City State University represents the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that we
believe to be essential for effective teaching and decision making, attained through a collaborative relationship between the University,
the Local Education Agency, the community, and family. The conceptual framework also directs the teacher education program by
informing the decisions that faculty make regarding teaching and evaluation. Toward this end, our conceptual framework identifies three
types of knowledge: content knowledge, professional knowledge, and pedagogical knowledge, that all candidates in our program will
attain. In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate the six critical skils: reflective practitioners, proficient technology users,
competent evaluators, advocators for diversity, effective facilitators, and critical thinkers.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dr. Zenobia Smallwood
Graduate Program Coordinator
School of Education and Psychology
249 Gilchrist Education and Psychology Complex
Campus Box 856
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-335-3630 | Fax: 252-335-3554
zwsmallwood@mail.ecsu.edu
Mr. George H. Cox
Recruiter and Retention Coordinator
Office of Graduate Education
(252) 335 - 3878
ghcox@mail.ecsu.edu
E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y M A S T E R O F E D U C A T I O N
FOR FUNDING INFORMATION
“
The Master's program in Elementary Education
at ECSU has provided the opportunity for me
to gain knowledge in teaching the new
Common Core Standards.
“~ Verdonna Ashley
Current Graduate Student, Elementary Education
Admission to pursue graduate study at ECSU is accomplished in two steps: one, by admission to the university through the Office of
Graduate Education and two, by admission to a selected program through the appropriate school and major department.
To be considered for admission, applicats must meet the following specific requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution • GRE, MAT results within the past 5 years
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher • 2 official transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation • NC“A”license or its equivilent from another state
• Statement of Purpose or Educational Philosophy
PROGRAM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
• 36 semester hours
• Thesis
• NC“A”license or its equivilent from another state
Graduate Education Matters! www.ecsu.edu
ABOUT OUR GRADUATES
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6. E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y M A S T E R O F S C I E N C E
MASTER OF SCIENCE
The Elizabeht City State University School of Math, Science and Technology offers a Masters in Mathematics Program with concen-
trations in Mathematics Education, Applied Mathematics, Community College Teaching, and Remote Sensing. Its strong curriculum
provides students with a high level of preparation for research, as well as for professional employment with an emphasis on
integrating theory and applications. The Departmental faculty members are well-qualified and have diverse research interests.
A Master of Science degree in math offers graduates better career choices and preparation for entry into doctorate or other
advanced study programs. Degree holders have opportunities to work in:
• Aerospace • Computer Manufacturing • Industrial Design • Remote Sensing
• Applied Research • Computer Modeling • Industrial Engineering • Research Management
• Ballistics • Computer Programming • Law Enforcement • Statistics
• Chemical Industrial • Data Analysis • Oceanic Science • Teaching
• Computer Design • Engineering • Operations Management
Our graduates’places of employment include:
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dr. Farrah Jackson, Chairperson
Mathematics & Computer Science
132 Lane Hall
Campus Box 951
(252) 335-8549
fmjackson@mail.ecsu.edu
Mr. George H. Cox
Recruiter and Retention Coordinator
Office of Graduate Education
(252) 335 - 3878
ghcox@mail.ecsu.edu
MATH
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Admission to pursue graduate study at ECSU is accomplished in two steps: one, by admission to
the university through the Office of Graduate Education and two, by admission to a selected
program through the ECSU School of Math, Science and Technology.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• GRE, MAT, TOEFL, or IELTS results within the past 5 years
• 2 official transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose or educational philosophy
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and courses equivalent to Calculus II and Abstract Algebra
PROGRAM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
• 36 semester hours
• Thesis
“
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in the graduate program
at Elizabeth City State University! The faculty and staff pro-
vided opportunities for students to be exposed to a rigorous
graduate curriculum; at the same time, they were also willing
and ready to help you be successful with coursework and
assignments.
~ Carl Seward
2011 Graduate Student, Math

7. MASTER OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
The Master of Education in Elementary Education, offered by the Dr. Helen Marshall Caldwell School of Education and Psychology,
develops highly qualified school administrators who are informed, competent, and effective decision makers. The program's conceptual
framework represents the knowledge, skills, and dispositions we believe are essential for effective decision making, teaching, and leading.
Our programs combines the efforts of the University, the Local Education Agency (LEA), and the community and family to prepare
candidates to understand the relationships within school social systems.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Saundra Copeland, EdD
Graduate Program Coordinator
School Administration
252 Willie and Jacqueline Gilchrist Education and
Psychology Complex
Campus Box 856
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
252-335-3337
Fax: 252-335-3557
Mr. George H. Cox
Recruiter and Retention Coordinator
Office of Graduate Education
(252) 335 - 3878
ghcox@mail.ecsu.edu
E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y M A S T E R O F E D U C A T I O N
FOR FUNDING INFORMATION
Admission to pursue graduate study at ECSU is accomplished in two steps: one, by admission to the university through the Office of
Graduate Education and two, by admission to a selected program through the Dr. Helen Marshall Caldwell School of Education and
Psychology.
To be considered for admission, applicats must meet the following specific requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution • GRE, MAT results within the past 5 years
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher • 2 official transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation • NC“A”license or its equivilent from another state
• Statement of Purpose or Educational Philosophy (3 pages)
PROGRAM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
• 42 semester hours (licensure 24 semester hours)
• Thesis
• NC“A”license or its equivilent from another state
ABOUT OUR GRADUATES
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8. GRADUATE EDUCATION
~ Verdonna Ashley
Current Graduate Student, Elementary Education
FLEXIBILITY Evening and online courses are offered to work with your real-world,
working schedule.
OPPORTUNITY Take advantage of research and publication opportunities while
gaining your advanced degree.
ATTENTION Small classes and instructors that care about your success offer a more
individualized and rewarding experience.
GUIDANCE Supportive advisors will offer you constant encouragement and
assistance throughout your time at ECSU.
AFFORDABILITY ECSU offers affordable tuition, scholarships and Federal Loan Forgivness for most programs.
LOCATION Located on the banks of the Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City offers affordable living within an hour’s drive of
the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks and the ammenities of the Hampton Roads area.
WHY ECSU?
Graduate Education Matters!
E L I Z A B E T H C I T Y S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
OUR PROGRAMS
Master of Science in Biology
Biological Sciences
Biology Education
Master of School Administration
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Master of Science in Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Remote Sensing
Community College Teaching
Mathematics Education
LEARN MORE
VISIT
1704 Weeksville Road
354 Gilchrist Education and Psychology Complex
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
EMAIL graduateeducation@mail.ecsu.edu
CALL 877.962.3276 or 252.335.3947
ONLINE www.ecsu.edu
“The Master's program in Elementary Education
at ECSU has provided the opportunity for me to
gain knowledge in teaching the new Common
Core Standards.