August 12

Western Carolina University, Master of Arts in Teaching

Teacher candidates begin early field experiences in the first education courses and are engaged in focused observation, interviews and assisting classroom teachers. In methods courses, teacher candidates plan and teach lessons under the mentorship of faculty and classroom teachers. In their final year, teacher candidates complete a two-semester internship that includes full-time student teaching for an entire semester.

August 15

East Carolina University, Master of Education

Typically, cohorts begin in the summer and are designed to allow candidates to finish in one year if they choose the full-time option. Part-time candidates usually finish in two years. Faculty are licensed in the areas in which they teach and programs provide relevant, clinically based experiences.

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October 1

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Graduate and Licensure-only Programs

The graduate programs at UNC Greensboro are designed to prepare pre-service teachers through rigorous coursework and internships. UNC Greensboro's licensure-only program, NC TEACH, recruits, trains, supports and retains mid-career professionals as they work to become licensed teachers.

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November 1

Western Carolina University, Undergraduate Teacher Education Programs

Teacher candidates begin Early Field Experiences in the first education courses and are engaged in focused observation, interviews and assisting classroom teachers. In methods courses, teacher candidates plan and teach lessons under the mentorship of faculty and classroom teachers.  In their final year, teacher candidates complete a two-semester internship that includes full-time student teaching for an entire semester.

November 15

UNC Asheville, Teacher Licensure-only Program

This program is for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and desire an initial North Carolina Standard Professional I Teaching Licensure. To be licensed, post-baccalaureate candidates must meet the same or equivalent course requirements as other UNC Asheville candidates seeking licensure in the same area.

UNC Wilmington, Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program

Undergraduate degree and licensure programs at UNCW’s Watson College of Education provide a pathway to earn the credentials needed to teach students in grades PK-12.

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December 1

UNC Greensboro, Undergraduate Teacher Education Program

The School of Education at UNC-Greensboro focuses heavily on providing students with hands-on experience. As a student, you will have over 1,000 internship hours in the classroom. Our SELF Design Studio helps students learn to incorporate technology into any lesson. Outside of the classroom, you will have access to field-based projects and opportunities to work with members of the local community.

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