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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

About

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. It leverages its location in the state's largest city to offer internationally competitive research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health and social needs of the greater Charlotte region. Our lush, wooded main campus is peaceful and self-contained, yet still in close proximity to the bustling city and is connected by a light rail line. More than 1,000 full-time faculty comprise the University’s academic departments and student enrollment now exceeds 30,000 students.

  • College or University
  • Charlotte, NC

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Valeria Guerrero

I always had a person that could answer my questions and guide me when it came to a difficult scenario. All of my professors at UNC-Charlotte strived to make the road to the career of my dreams as successful as they could.

Valeria Guerrero

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Programs

Bachelor’s & licensure

Undergraduate Education Programs

  • 48 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person, Online, Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    Yes

Relevant Links

Cato College of Education Website

Program Info

If you share the belief that all children have the promise within them to become someone better, the UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education is here to help you every step of the way. Our nationally-accredited programs, award-winning faculty, and expansive extracurricular opportunities are designed to help our students make the absolute most of their education and form a solid foundation for their teaching careers. With five undergraduate majors and seven undergraduate minor options, the Cato College of Education offers plenty of opportunity for future teachers and educational leaders. Our mission is to become leaders in equity, excellence and engagement, and we partner with regional school districts to allow our students to gain hands-on teaching experience in real-world settings.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • May 01, 2025

    Summer

  • Jun. 01, 2025

    Summer

  • Jul. 01, 2025

    Fall

  • Nov. 01, 2025

    Spring

  • Nov. 01, 2025

    Fall

  • Nov. 15, 2025

    Spring

  • Rolling Deadline

    Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $7,214

    In State Tuition

  • $21,338

    Out of State Tuition

  • $75

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

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

Amount
Description

$3,200

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Cato Scholarship for Education: This scholarship was established to provide support for incoming freshman and transfer students who plan to pursue studies within the Cato College of Education.

$10,000

Loan Forgiveness

Students participating in the NC Teaching Fellows Program will receive forgivable loans if they commit to teach Elementary Education, Special Education or in a STEM area. More information about this scholarship can be found at myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows.

$3,000

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

 

Academic Work Study is available; students earn an hourly rate of pay and are awarded an average of $3,000 for the academic year.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

Art (K-12)
Birth to Kindergarten
Dance (K-12)
Elementary Education (K-6)
English (9-12)
English as a Second Language (K-12)
French (K-12)
German (K-12)
Japanese (9-12)
Language Arts, Middle Grades (6-9)
Math (9-12)
Math, Middle Grades (6-9)
Music (K-12)
Reading (K-12)
Science (9-12)
Science, Middle Grades (6-9)
Social Studies (9-12)
Social Studies, Middle Grades (6-9)
Spanish (K-12)
Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (K-12)

Stats

Gender

  • Male

  • Female

    11%

    89%

Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races

    0%

    2%

    12%

    8%

    0%

    74%

    4%

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