School of Education
How to Become a Teacher
If you have never been a teacher, there are several paths open to you. The first option would be to complete an education program leading to Standard Professional I Licensure. The UNCG Teachers Academy has more information on their Web site.
Details about the required course of study required for teacher licensure can also be found at the following sites:
- Undergraduate program for Elementary Education.
- Undergraduate program for Middle Grades Education.
- Secondary Education (High School).
It is also possible to begin teaching prior to receiving a license. Lateral Entry allows a qulaified individual to begin teaching on provisional basis and provides three years for completion of the licensure program. For more information visit the UNCG Teachers Academy Web site.
NC TEACH is a rigorous, high quality program designed to recruit, prepare and support college graduates and mid-career professionals as they enter the teaching profession in North Carolina. Visit the NC TEACH Web site for more details.
Additional Information:
- Financial Aid
- Approved Teacher Education Programs in North Carolina
- NC Public Schools "Work for NC Schools" Web site
Information for Students Considering Teaching
- School of Education's "Welcome Future Students" page.
- Information on Undergraduate Programs in Elementary Educations.
- Information on Undergraduate Programs in Middle Grades Educations.
- Information for Students Interested in Teaching High School.
- Project ExSELL: Information for Students Interested in Teaching High School Science.
- Exploring Teaching as a Profession (ETAP) - A Learning Community for Incoming Freshmen
- Senior Day for high school seniors interested in a career in teaching.
- Teaching Career Day.