Education

Address: School of Education Building
Phone: 336.334.3445
Web site: www.uncg.edu/cui

Majors & Concentrations

• Elementary Education K-6 (BS) (Lic) U251
• Elementary Education K-6 2Plus (BS) (Lic) U788
• Middle Grades Education 6-9 (BS) (Lic) U254

Special Application Procedures

Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the major.

A 2.75 overall GPA is required, plus a passing score on the Pre-Professional Skills Test. For further details, contact the Student Advising and Recruitment Center for the School of Education at (336) 334-3410.

Application for admission to teacher education is made after a student completes 51 hours, usually at the end of the sophomore year.

What's unique about the School of Education at UNCG?

• UNCG has the finest teacher education program in the southeastern United States.
• For three consecutive years, UNCG was ranked in the top category of teacher education programs in the N.C. Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) rankings.
• By graduation, students will have spent about 1,000 hours in schools in clinical settings.
• Pre-Service Education Programs are delivered through cohort-based programs. Students progress through their professional studies in Inquiry Teams of about 25 students under the guidance of a faculty member, retired classroom teacher, or doctoral student, who serves as their field supervisor, academic advisor, and weekly seminar leader.
• Students receive close personal support from faculty advisors and mentors. Students get extensive feedback in a caring, high-quality environment.

Academic Clubs and Organizations

• SNCAE - Student North Carolina Association of Educators
• Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education

Student Opportunities

All of our majors take 10-hour-per-week internships in the schools for three consecutive semesters, culminating in student teaching in the fourth semester.

Graduates/Careers

All of our graduates who go into teaching careers typically are employed within a few months. Schools prefer our graduates for positions in their classrooms. Our students often assume leadership positions in their schools and the state.

Professional Organizations and Accreditation

All programs are accredited with National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

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