

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
About
UNC Greensboro was founded in 1891 to give women access to a college education, and is now one of the largest co-ed, public NC universities. Despite our size, we are known for providing a welcoming environment where all individuals feel valued. Our students bring a wide range of cultural, religious, gender and life experiences. Therefore, class discussions are enlightening and inspiring.
- 20,000 students, including 16,000 undergrads, chose UNCG.
- Our students represent 48 states and 69 countries.
- We offer 125 undergraduate majors and concentrations.
- The campus community logs more than 1 million annual hours of community service each year.
- 1,155 companies recruit students at five annual career fairs.
The School of Education is a leading national model demonstrating a large impact on the region. Our brand of local and national impact results in research that shines light on the very best way to teach, learn, and advance while building an outstanding educator workforce. We offer an expansive list of pathways for teacher certification. Many of these pathways are offered at undergraduate, master’s, post-baccalaureate, and post-masters levels:
- Elementary
- Special Education
- Birth through Kindergarten
- Middle Grades
- High School (Secondary)
- English for Second Language Speakers
- Physical Ed & Health
- Spanish
- French
- Art
- Music

Both the UNCG campus and the SOE were a perfect fit for me as a non-traditional veteran student. My advisor and the extremely knowledgeable professors truly encouraged me to embark on my educational journey and it has left me with a great sense of pride for being a product of such an amazing program.
Tavia Gilmore

Programs
Master’s & licensure
Master of Arts in Teaching—Middle and Secondary and Foreign Language
Start ChecklistProgram Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Apr. 01, 2026
SummerJul. 01, 2026
FallNov. 15, 2026
SpringDec. 01, 2026
Spring
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$12,110
In State Tuition
$34,970
Out of State Tuition
$65
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with University of North Carolina at Greensboro to see if you can, too!
Up to $5,500 per recipient
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
Haggai Academy is a scholarship program for students aged 24 and older pursuing grades 6-9 (middle grades) licensure.
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
Students in this program can work positions in and out of the K-12 public schools, but the program is not designed exclusively for working professionals. Coursework may require a daytime attendance.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Licensure Areas
Early Childhood Education Birth-K
Elementary Education K-6
English Language Arts 9-12
French K-12
Language Arts 6-9
Mathematics 6-12
Mathematics 9-12
Music K-12
Reading K-12
Science 6-9
Science 9-12
Social Studies 6-9
Social Studies 9-12
Spanish K-12
Special Education (grades 1-6) / General K-12
TESOL K-12
Stats
Male
Female
38%
62%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
12%
12%
9%
0%
65%
3%
