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Dr Hurley is Associate Professor of Music Education at East Carolina University and is active as a music educator, clinician, and violist.  His varied teaching background includes seven years of string instrumental experience in the public schools of Raleigh, North Carolina and past faculty member and Chair of Music Education at the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Hurley is a past president of both the Colorado and North Carolina Units of the American String Teachers Association. He has published in the Dialogue in Instrumental Music Education, the Quarterly Journal of Music Teaching and Learning, and the American String Teacher. He has been a member of the Greensboro Symphony, Austin Symphony, Madison Symphony, and the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Greg Hurley, PhD
Associate Professor, Music Education
123A Fletcher
252-328-1245
HurleyC@ecu.edu




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I am an undeclared undergraduate student and might be interested in education.

If you have not yet decided on a major we encourage you to consider a career in teaching.

The following information will assist you in learning more about the undergraduate teacher education programs leading to initial licensure, requirements for Upper Division, advising support, and financial aid assistance.

Teacher Education at ECU

Each year North Carolina needs approximately 10,000 new teachers to meet the demand created by population growth, retirements, and attrition. East Carolina University offers a wide array of degree programs in teacher education leading to a license to teach in North Carolina.

In order to be officially admitted to a teacher education program you must be admitted to Upper Division.

Advising 

We encourage you to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to discuss selecting a major in teacher education. For more information you can contact the College of Education Advising Center. You may also want to review the four-year degree planners for the academic program of interest.

Financial Resources

Contact the Office of Financial Aid for information about federal TEACH grants.

Scholarship opportunities through the College of Education.

Here is a matrix which compares the eligibility requirements and service obligations of some of the teacher education specific financial assistance opportunities.

Find additional financial aid resources by visiting the "Paying for College" section at the College Foundation of North Carolina.