How do I become a teacher?

There is a formal application process for intra-campus transfer students (on-campus students) interested in the College of Education. You will want to pay careful attention to the processes and important dates to make sure you are considered for admission.

 Applications are accepted throughout the year but students are only admitted at specific times (see the application for details). 

Intra-Campus Transfer Applications

NC State University is proud to welcome transfer students. In fact, more than 25 percent of NC State graduates started college programs elsewhere. Keep in mind that transfer spaces are limited and the application process is different than for other first-year students.

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NC State University offers several undergraduate degrees in education. Three colleges in the university offer programs for students interested in teaching. The degrees available and their college affiliation are listed below.

Business & Marketing
Elementary Education
Mathematics Education
Middle Grades Language Arts & Social Studies Education
Science Education
Technology, Engineering and Design Education

The highly competitive NC TEACH program is a part-time 1¹/₂-year lateral entry program in which participants complete their licensure coursework while they are teaching full-time. Participants may opt to student teach.

High School: Science, Social Studies, Math, English
Middle School: Science, Social Studies, Math, Language Arts
K-12: Spanish and French

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The MAT program is a hybrid (combining on-line and face-to-face instruction) licensure degree program that leads it completers to both an initial teaching license and a Master's degree in as little as 1¹/₂ years as a full-time student. The MAT also leads completers to a 10% pay increase upon hire in one of North Carolina's public/charter schools.

High School: Science, Social Studies, Math, English
Middle School: Social Studies, Language Arts
Elementary School: Elementary Education
7-12: Technology Education
K-12: Special Education, Reading, English as a Second Language

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An advanced degree in education can open the door to growth in your career. College of Education alumni are among the leading minds in the field of education today—forging paths in the areas of teaching and learning. Our programs are designed to prepare 21st century educational leaders.

Find out more about the Graduate and Certificate programs within the College of Education.

Procedures Manual
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