Licensure Areas Offered:

Program Highlights:

Western was founded as a teacher education institution and has a rich tradition of preparing teachers. We’re small enough to know you as a person and not as a number. Yet, we’re large enough to ensure that you’ll receive a quality education that will serve you well. Western is one of the original NC TEACH sites established in 2000 and we were the pilot site for NC TEACH Online.

At Western the needs of students come first. NC TEACHers have the option of taking licensure courses online, face-to-face or a combination of both (blended). You may also earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or follow a licensure only plan. We are one of four NC TEACH II sites.

Western’s summer institute courses are held in public school classrooms, providing a “real-world” perspective and an opportunity to: Explore classrooms and view successful classroom arrangements; become familiar with NC state adopted textbooks; work with practicing classroom teachers; and meet with principals to learn more about interviewing and administrative expectations.

Support continues after you’re hired. In addition to the mentor assigned by your school system, Western provides virtual support to our NC TEACHers through the Center for the Support of Beginning Teachers (CSBT). The CSBT Online portal is a web-based site where students may view job postings, interact with faculty, network with other NC TEACHers, and access resources needed for the program and first year of teaching.

Estimate Program Cost:
For in-state students: between $2000 and $3000 including books. This cost does not include any required prerequisite courses. $40 Application Fee.

Program Delivery Model(s):
Face to Face, OnLine, Blended

Affiliate NC TEACH Programs:
None at this time

Calendar:

Eligibility Criteria:

Application Process:

Step One: Submit completed WCU NC TEACH application and one official copy of transcripts to:

When your NC TEACH application and transcripts are received, a program advisor will formulate a plan of study that will satisfy licensure requirements. A program plan will be mailed to you.

Step Two: After receiving your plan of study, submit application to the WCU Graduate School, $40 application fee, personal statement and return original signed plan of study to:

**MAT applicants will also need to submit acceptable GRE scores and three letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline:

Summer Cohort - May 1, 2009

Fall Cohort - July 1, 2009

Spring Cohort - November 1, 2008

Host Coordinator Contact Information:

Janice Holt, Director    Center for the Support of Beginning Teachers/NC TEACH 225 Killian Building Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC 28723 Email: holt@email.wcu.edu Phone: 828-227-7027 Fax: 828-227-7090

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rachel Wike, Program Assistant

Email: Rachel Wike Phone: 828.227.7027

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