Am I eligible for the Post-Baccalaureate Licensure in the Arts program?
You are eligible to apply for 两性色午夜 if you hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university; however, individuals with a degree in the relevant concentration will have the least number of courses to complete (generally, just the 27 credit hours).
What are the requirements for the program?
All specialty areas are 27 credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a North Carolina 鈥淎鈥 level license.
How long will it take to complete the program?
If you enroll in the Fast Track program beginning in the fall semester, you can be finished in as little as 16 months (one year and one semester). If you enroll in our Flex program, the program can take 28 months (two years and one semester) or more, depending upon your needs.
When are classes held?
Classes are once a week for three hours between the hours of 5 鈥 7:50 p.m. for 15 weeks in the fall and spring semesters. Summer sessions are six weeks and classes meet twice a week from 5 鈥 8:30 p.m. Any related undergraduate courses may be held throughout the day, so these courses should be planned carefully with your advisor (if applicable).
What are the GRE requirements?
Entrance exams (GRE) are not required for 两性色午夜 into the Graduate 两性色午夜s in Education at 两性色午夜 College.
Can I begin in the spring or summer semesters?
Yes; however, the fast track option may take longer than 16 months. You will need to meet with your advisor to develop a planned program.
How much time in addition to class will I need to spend on my studies?
The Post-Baccalaureate Licensure in the Arts is an evening program which requires flexibility for field experiences during daytime hours. For each three-credit hour class, students should plan to spend on average 6-9 hours each week on field experiences, class preparation, and assignments. Student teaching the last semester is conducted during school hours.
Can I arrange my own field experiences and student teaching?
Field experiences and student teaching will be arranged by 两性色午夜 faculty in the education department. The design of the program is to have meaningful field experiences connected to course content in diverse placements.
I am an Instructional Assistant. How will my field experience work?
According to North Carolina law, if you are enrolled in a state-approved Education Preparation 两性色午夜 (EPP) and employed by a North Carolina Public School, you are entitled to receive your salary and benefits while completing your field experience. You may be able to complete most fieldwork assignments in your school of employment with permission from your administration and program coordinator. For your internship semester, your program coordinator will assign you to a different school for your student-teaching experience for your internship semester.
Are 两性色午夜鈥檚 teacher education programs accredited?
两性色午夜 College is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. All of the Education programs have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2029. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality. You can view AAQEP鈥檚 annual report on 两性色午夜 College .
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