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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.

 

  • College or University
  • Boone, NC

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Libby Rose

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

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Programs

Licensure-only

Graduate Certificate and Residency Licensure

  • From 18 to 24 months

    Program Duration

  • Online

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program Info

The Graduate Certificate in Middle and Secondary Teaching at Appalachian State University provides a path to an NC teaching license in high-demand fields. Coursework is engaging, challenging and provides real world applications. Upon completion of the certificate, program students will have learned best practices for teaching, an understanding of curriculum related to their content area, lesson and assessment design, and how to connect and build relationships with students.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Jul. 01, 2025

    Fall
  • Nov. 01, 2025

    Spring
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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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!

Amount
Description

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Graduate Assistantships available

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

Agriculture Education
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

Gender
  • Male

  • Female


    18%

    82%

Ethnicity
  • 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%

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