North Carolina Central University

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The School of Education, reflecting the multicultural nature of our society, is open to undergraduate and graduate students regardless of race, gender, age, religion or special needs.

NCCU's Teacher Education Program provides education majors with course work and field experiences leading to initial licensure in the State of North Carolina. It provides pre-service teachers opportunities to acquire content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and dispositions needed to succeed as highly effective professionals. Teacher education majors participate in creative learning activities that broaden academic learning and foster professional growth in school partnerships. Teacher education majors also have the opportunity and are strongly encouraged to participate in professional associations.

The School of Education's Teacher Education Program is fully accredited by state and national accrediting agencies and professional associations.

A Model Facility

The new School of Education building is the premier model facility for the State of North Carolina. The latest technology, equipment, and construction innovations for teacher training are interspersed throughout the building.

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program

Acknowledging that the quality of education in our public schools is determined by the quality of our educators, an ambitious teacher recruiting program, the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program, was enacted by the N.C. General Assembly in 1986. The mission of the program is to recruit talented high school graduates into the teaching profession. The Teaching Fellows Program challenges students to see beyond the classroom and to think about the connections of education to the quality of life and the economic survival of North Carolina.

Each year the NC Teaching Fellows Program provides four-year scholarships valued at $26,000.00 to 400 outstanding North Carolina high school seniors who desire to teach. Recipients must be legal residents of North Carolina. Upon acceptance of the scholarship, the recipient agrees to teach for four years following graduation in one of North Carolina's public schools. If the recipient cannot repay the scholarship through service, the loan must be repaid to the state.

The N.C. Teaching Fellows Application

Applications are made available to outstanding N.C. high school seniors in early September and can be obtained from their high school counselor. The Teaching Fellows Application should be completed with the high school counselor.

Selection Criteria

North Carolina Teaching Fellows are selected in a statewide competition conducted by the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission.

Steps to Becoming a North Carolina Teaching Fellow

  • Take SAT or ACT once or twice during the junior year of high school
  • Maintain grade point average of 3 0 or better
  • Maintain current listing of extracurricular activities and leadership roles
  • Obtain and complete Teaching Fellows Application with your high school counselor in early September of senior year

The NCCU Teaching Fellows Program

The NCCU Teaching Fellows Program is uniquely designed to facilitate your growth as a teacher in the State of North Carolina. Its graduates continue to make outstanding contributions to the teaching profession. Many have become Teachers of the Year and others have served on state and national committees.

The NCCU Teaching Fellows Program provides its students with an enriched educational experience that will enhance teaching and learning in diverse public school settings. Fellows also serve the university community, as organizational presidents, leaders of fraternities and sororities, members of Honor Societies, and Resident Assistants (RA). In addition, Fellows represent NCCU as volunteers in the Durham community. They serve as tutors and mentors in the Durham Public Schools and participate as mentors and coaches with the Durham Parks and Recreation and Special Olympics.

The NCCU Teaching Fellows Program promotes success in the classroom. Fellows attend professional development conferences and participate in the annual educational tour. Fellows also have the opportunity to participate in the University Study-Abroad program.

Year by Year Program Requirements

First Year (Freshman)

Second Year (Sophomore)

Third Year (Juniors)

Fourth Year (Seniors)

NCCU Teaching Fellows Program Requirements

Undergraduate Programs in Education