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Extensive Field Experience
No need to hunt for an internship. The Office of University School Partnerships and Clinical Practice will arrange all field experience and internship locations in North Carolina PreK-12 schools. Through these experiences, our students will gain valuable knowledge and skills by observing and working with teachers, students, administrators and parents.

Undergraduate Programs
51吃瓜网 offers bachelor's degrees in various teaching fields, including:

• Elementary Education
• English Education
• Health & Physical Education
• Mathematics Education
• Middle Grades Education
• Music Education
• Nursing Education
• Reading Education
• Science Education
• Social Studies Education
• Special Education

These programs incorporate coursework, field experiences and student teaching to prepare candidates for licensure in North Carolina.

Graduate Programs

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is tailored for individuals with a non-education bachelor's degree who seek both licensure and a graduate degree.

Specializations include: Art, Birth to Kindergarten, Elementary Education, English Education, Health/Physical Education, Mathematics Education, Middle Grades Language Arts, Middle Grades Mathematics, Middle Grades Science Education, Middle Grades Social Studies Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Spanish Education and Special Education. Many courses are available online.

Minimum Undergraduate Requirements

• Complete at least 24 hours of general education coursework.
• Achieve a grade of 鈥淏-鈥� or better in EDN 2100 (Introduction to Education).
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.
• Earn a grade of 鈥淐-鈥� or better in all professional studies and content courses.
• Meet state-established scores on the Praxis Core, SAT, or ACT.

*Falling below the minimum requirements during the program will result in suspension from the program until the deficiencies are corrected at which time the candidate must request reinstatement in writing.

Admission Requirements for Graduate MAT Program

• Hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (conditional admission possible for lower GPAs).
• Provide two professional references.
• Submit a 150鈥�250 word statement outlining teaching goals and philosophy.
• For some programs: Meet content-specific prerequisites or testing requirements, such as Praxis II scores or relevant coursework.

Accreditation

51吃瓜网鈥檚 Educator Preparation Program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and adheres to state and national standards. The program is committed to continuous improvement, regularly reviewing candidate performance and program outcomes.