East Carolina University

About

ECU is a nationally recognized public institution in the United States that is committed to extensive research, teaching and service aimed at making an impact in eastern North Carolina and around the world. The university equips future generations of men and women in becoming tomorrow’s new leaders. ECU’s College of Education prepares future educational professionals in a variety of fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. ECU College of Education programs have been consistently ranked as some of the best in the state and in the nation.

The College of Education is committed to the embodiment of three actions: teach, lead and inspire. We challenge our students to be innovative teachers who use a variety of instructional practices to support student learning in different settings. We empower our students to be transformative educational leaders in a variety of contexts who embrace educational change. We embolden our students to inspire in others a love of learning and an attitude of continual professional development and growth.

College or University
Greenville

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"The greatest gift that people of the East Carolina University's College of Education gave me was guiding me in cultivating the skills, confidence and knowledge that I needed to realize that I can not only change the world but transform it, one person at a time."

Andy Garbisch, Andy Garbisch, Master of Arts in Teaching (Class of 2011)

"What I appreciate most about the Elementary Education program is its focus on early experience. The program's director and instructors realize that we will face situations that we would never expect in the classroom and that the best way to prepare us for these is to give us real world experiences that will teach us how to adapt to and take advantage of the ever changing school environment."

Hannah Dixon , Hannah Dixon, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Class of 2021

"I love that ECU's English Education program is the best of its kind in the state and one of the best in the country. The program develops amazing English teachers that go on to make strong impacts on students. I am privileged to be a part of the program, and I love that I am going to become an English teacher through the program and have an opportunity to impact students in a positive way."

Matthew Jennette, Matthew Jennette, Bachelor of Science in English Education, Class of 2020

Andy Garbisch, Andy Garbisch, Master of Arts in Teaching (Class of 2011)

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East Carolina University

Programs

Bachelor’s & licensure

East Carolina University Educator Preparation Program - Undergraduate

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From 36 to 48 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program Info

Our program is clinically based, getting candidates into the filed early and often to make learning relevant, place-based and timely to reinforce learning.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Oct. 15, 2026
Spring 2026
Apr. 13, 2027
Summer 2026
Jun. 15, 2027
Fall 2026

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

$7,516
In State Tuition
$23,793
Out of State Tuition
$75
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at East Carolina University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with East Carolina University to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

http://www.ecu.edu/universityscholarships/

Student Loans, Payroll Deduction

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/financial/availableaid.cfm

Loan Forgiveness

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/financial/availableaid.cfm

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

Biology 9-12
Chemistry 9-12
Early Childhood Education Birth-K
Earth Science 9-12
Elementary Education K-6
English Language Arts 6-9
English Language Arts 9-12
Family and Consumer Sciences 7-12
French 9-12
German 9-12
Health K-12
History 9-12
Mathematics 6-9
Mathematics 9-12
Music K-12
Physical Education K-12
Physics 9-12
Science 6-9
Science 9-12
Social Studies 6-9

Program Semesters/Steps Overview

Stats

Gender

Male
Female

19%

81%

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races

33%

62%

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