To become a fully licensed teacher in a North Carolina public school, you need to complete an approved educator preparation program (EPP). EPPs arm you with the skills, experience and knowledge to teach in your chosen grade and subject. Not all EPPs are the same, though.

Everyone approaches the teaching profession differently. Depending on where you are in your current situation, you might consider earning your teaching license as part of your undergraduate degree, or as part of your master's degree or post-graduate coursework. You might also consider an alternative licensure program. 

Here are a few recommendations on where to start if you currently have:

• A high school degree: Consider undergraduate licensure + bachelor’s
• Some higher education, but no bachelor’s degree: Consider undergraduate licensure + bachelor’s
• A bachelor’s degree, but not in education: Consider post-graduate licensure or alternative licensure
• A bachelor’s degree in education: Consider post-graduate licensure

Click through the tabs below for more information about each path. And don't forget, we have coaches on hand ready to answer any questions you have about the different pathways to teaching.