How We Prepare Extraordinary Teachers
Students in the NC State College of Education’s teacher preparation programs acquire both deep content knowledge and enriched learning experiences that equip them to be effective from their first day in the classroom and improve student outcomes. Here’s a look at what has made the College of Education a top destination for many of the state’s most promising future teachers.
Producer of STEM educators in North Carolina based on the number of students who have passed licensure exams in STEM education
of all N.C. Teaching Fellows study at NC State, making the university home to the largest cohort of Teaching Fellows among the five host institutions in the state
College of education in North Carolina to offer a STEM-focused elementary education program, which prepares K-6 teachers to cultivate STEM skills in their students
"In our teacher preparation programs, we’re focused on important questions, outcomes and a continuous improvement process that prepares our students to become highly successful educators who make a positive difference in children’s lives. As complex and meaningful statewide measures show, our alumni are some of North Carolina’s highest performing teachers."
- Mary Ann Danowitz, D.Ed.
Dean, NC State College of Education
Performing alumni on statewide measures of teacher effectiveness such as content knowledge and leadership ability
of our elementary education graduates had a first-time passage rate on licensure exams (vs. the 83% state average) based on latest available data
of our students had a first-attempt pass rate on the edTPA -- a performance-based, subject-specific assessment that measures teacher preparedness (vs. a 88% statewide and 83% nationwide first-time pass rate)
What Sets Our Teacher Preparation Programs Apart
High-quality Instruction
Our pre-service teachers learn from top-notch faculty who have K-12 experience, who have infused the curriculum with research, and who model the most effective teaching practices.
Professor Hollylynne Lee Receives 2020 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching
Assistant Professor K.C. Busch Receives 2019-20 Outstanding Teacher Award
How We Became a Leader in STEM Education
[Video] From the Museum to the Farmer’s Market: Assistant Professor K.C. Busch Highlights Learning in Informal Contexts
‘She’s Changed the Way I Want to Teach:’ Students on Assistant Teaching Professor Joanna Koch
Undergraduate Students Receive Certification in Use of Digital Classroom Tools, Develop Greater Understanding of Classroom Technology with Help of Assistant Teaching Professor Matt Reynolds
Teaching the Pack: Teaching Associate Professor Valerie Faulkner, Ph.D.
Impactful Field-based Experiences
Our pre-service teachers begin their field experiences early in their time at NC State and can receive up to 926 hours in field-based experiences before graduating, preparing them to make an immediate impact from the first day in their own classrooms.
Developing Extraordinary Educators Through Field-Based Learning
[Video] Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Student Don Bui ‘22 Gets First Glimpse of Future in Classroom
[Video] Elementary Education Student Matthew Falcone ‘21 Prepares to Make Difference in Lives of Young Learners
[Video] Middle Grades English Language Arts and Social Studies Education Student Cheyenne Quarless ‘22 to Step Forward as Advocate for Students
[Video] Mathematics Education Student Hailey Mesmer Makes Students Enjoy Coming to Class
Unmatched Economic Value
Our pre-service teachers study at one of the nation’s best economic values and have access to numerous scholarship opportunities, including the N.C. Teaching Fellows and the Goodnight Fellows programs.
Money Ranks NC State Top Public in North Carolina
NC State: Home to Largest Teaching Fellows Cohort in N.C.
N.C. Teaching Fellow Katie King ’23: ‘I Hope to Teach My Students the Value of Being a Diligent Student and a Life-long Learner’
College of Education Scholarships and Financial Aid
Life-shaping Enrichment Experiences
Our pre-service teachers deepen their cultural competency, build meaningful relationships and engage in experiences that equip them to build inclusive learning environments through personalized enrichment opportunities.
Undergraduate Students Inspired by College of Education Faculty While Engaging in Research Work Through PEP Program
21 NC State College of Education Students Travel to Eastern North Carolina as Part of We Teach for NC Spring Break Trip
First Group of Students Participate in College of Education Summer Internship Program in Memory of Chantal Warfield
College of Education Students Share What They Learned as Counselors of the Leadership Institute for Future Teachers (LIFT) for High School Students
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