Students who have previously earned degrees (including lateral entry teachers)
may earn licensure in any of the above areas by completing required courses as
determined by an advisor.
Checklist
For Completing Licensure Requirements
Alternative
Pathways to Teaching
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education, Curriculum/Instruction
Supervision, Language and Literacy Education, Middle Grades Education,
Secondary Education, and Special Education. The programs in these areas
address the need for conceptual and procedural foundations for decision-making
and for specific alternatives within the student's area of professional
practice. The M.Ed. programs address the North Carolina Masters/Advanced
Competencies requirements. Designed for individuals who have "A" level
teaching licenses.
Secondary
Education - (View the Program
Sheet PDF)
Master of Arts In Teaching (M.A.T.) is designed for individuals who have
degrees in English, history, mathematics, or science, but have not earned
teacher licensure. The program includes coursework in pedagogy, academic
discipline, and an internship. Designed for individuals who have degrees
in English, history, mathematics, or science, but have not earned teacher
licensure. (View the Program Sheet
PDF)
The program focuses upon the application of research and best practices in instructional technology. The courses provide a balance of product development and utilization of technology with theoretical basis for design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational and training programs. Designed for individuals seeking advanced technology training. (View the Program Sheet PDF)