Frequently Asked Questions….

What are the requirements for getting admitted into NC TEACH?

NC TEACH requires that applicants:

• Demonstrate at least 3 years of successful work experience
  


• Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant degree area
  


• Successfully complete an on-site interview with a panel of educators
  


• Have an average grade of B (3.0) in the major area of undergraduate study
  


• Have a minimum 2.7 or better cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) for all post-secondary work
  


• Pass Praxis I (Reading, Writing, Mathematics) – special undergraduates or
  pass the Miller Analogies Test or Graduate Record Exam – non-degree graduates
  


• SAT scores of 1100 can be used in lieu of Praxis I for admission to teacher education effective February, 2006.
  
  Note: Students with SAT scores of less than 1100, but with SAT scores of 550 or better on Verbal can be exempt from Praxis I Reading and Writing, SAT of 550 or better on Math can be exempt from Praxis I Math.

NC TEACH will accept current lateral entry teachers who have not taught more than one year and who have not had more than 3 hours of education coursework.

What teaching licensure areas can I earn through NC TEACH at the UNCW site?

UNCW’s NC TEACH currently offers preparation for licensure in the following critical teacher shortage areas:

• Middle Grades (6-9) Mathematics


• Middle Grades (6-9) Science
  


• Secondary Grades (9-12) Mathematics
• Secondary Grades (9-12) Science
  


• K-12 Special Education (General Curriculum Track or Adapted Curriculum Track)