Upper Division Admission Requirements
As an NC Teaching Fellow, you must be admitted into Upper Division/Teacher Education by your junior year.
- Successfully complete ASIP 2000 or pass the challenge exam (technology)
- Pass the Reading, Writing, and Math Sections of the Praxis I
(Prometrics Testing Center, 2428 Charles Blvd., Greenville -- Telephone: (252)756-0342)
- Complete a Speech and Hearing Screening - Appointments: 328-4405
- Successfully complete your "Early Experience" course (Ex. Elem2123, Musc2123, Midg213, etc.)
- Interview with your department
- Advisor approval
COMPLETE UPPER DIVISION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FROM TEACHER EDUCATION HANDBOOK (Click Here)
Teacher Education at ECU
Mission
The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals through generation and application of research, dissemination of knowledge, effective teaching, and service to the educational community. The College of Education is committed to the vision of preparing education and human services professionals who are academically and technically proficient; knowledgeable, skilled, and reflective in their practice; committed to the empowerment of all people to develop their full potential; and committed to the role of public education in a democratic society.
Program Areas for Undergraduate Degrees with Licensure
Art, K-12 History, 9-12
Birth-Kindergarten Math, 9-12
Business, Career and
Technical Education, 7-12 Middle Grades, 6-8
Dance, K-12 -Language Arts
Elementary, K-6 -Mathematics
English, 9-12 -Social Studies
Exercise and Sport Science, K-12 -Science
Family and Consumer Sciences, 7-12 Music, K-12
Foreign Language, 9-12 Science, 9-12
-French Special Education, K-12
-German -General Curriculum
-Spanish -Adapted Curriculum
Health, K-12 Theater, K-12
Senior Year Experience
Candidates in all program areas in teacher education at ECU complete a Senior Year Experience in a public school within the Latham Clinical Schools Network. Candidates are assigned to a trained Clinical Teacher and public school classroom for the duration of one full year for a field based internship. During the first semester of the Senior Year, called Senior I, candidates report to their internship site one full day per week to begin the transition to the role of teacher. During the second semester of the Senior Year, called Senior II, candidates report to their internship site every day, all day and assume the role of classroom teacher.
Teacher Education Awards and Recognitions
- US Department of Education Award for Teacher Preparation
- AACTE Award for Excellence in Teacher Preparation
- Full NCATE and NCSDPI Accreditation
- Ranked First of all UNC Institutions with Teacher Preparation Programs on the Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) Performance Report
Visit the Teacher Education Web Site at www.coe.ecu.edu and Click on “Becoming a Teacher”
