Additional Admission/Continuance Requirements for
School of Education

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Elementary or Middle Grades Education majors

A GPA of 2.75 is required for admission to these teacher education programs.

Transfer students planning to pursue those majors should contact the School of Education Student Information & Advising Office. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission to the new Elementary Education and Special Education dual major.

Education of the Deaf majors/Teacher Preparation concentration

Requires an overall GPA of 2.75.

Special Education Majors

Must have an overall GPA of 2.75; however, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission to the new Elementary Education and Special Education dual major.

Admission to Teacher Education Program

Requires a minimum GPA of 2.50, except where higher GPA requirements are noted. Applications for admission should be filed in the Teachers Academy (319 Curry). Application is usually made at the end of the sophomore year.

Transfer students may apply after they have completed 12 semester hours in residency. Note that CUI 250, with a grade of C or better, must be completed at UNCG.

Additional Notes:

All elective courses must be chosen from college transferable courses. Though these degree requirements differ from the pre-major requirements, completing this coursework will earn an A.A. degree and enable the student to complete all general education requirements specified by the School of Education.