Appalachian State University
About
As the premier public undergraduate institution in the Southeast, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls nearly 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Learn more about what it’s like like to be an education major at App State here.
I was blessed to spend four years in Appalachian State's Elementary Education program. I believe it has provided me with the best teacher preparation in the state so I can excel in and out of the classroom. As I go forth to teach elementary school in NC, I will proudly wear my black and gold!
Libby Rose
Programs
Licensure-only
Graduate Certificate and Residency Licensure
From 18 to 24 months
Program Duration
Online
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No
Relevant Links
Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Jul. 01, 2025
FallNov. 01, 2025
Spring
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$5,740
In State Tuition
$16,247
Out of State Tuition
$65
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Appalachian State University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Appalachian State University to see if you can, too!
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
Graduate Assistantships available
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Licensure Areas
Birth to Kindergarten (PK-K)
Business Education (Business & Information Technology)
Computer Education (6-12)
Elementary Education
Family & Consumer Sciences
Health & Physical Education
Industrial Technology Education (6-12)
Language Arts, Middle Grades
Math, Middle
Science, Middle
Social Studies, Middle
Special Education Generalist
Stats
Male
Female
18%
82%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
1%
7%
4%
0%
87%
1%