Overview

Gain the skills needed to lead your own classroom from UNC Pembroke. Learn from expert faculty who are committed to your growth. Small class sizes and personal advising means you’re supported every step of the way.

And time in real classrooms gives you the experience needed to launch your career after graduation. Graduates are eligible for an Initial Professional License (IPL) to teach in North Carolina.

The Elementary Education degree program at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, you’ll build the knowledge and tools to inspire young learners from kindergarten through sixth grade. You’ll combine educational theory with hands-on teaching practice.

Learn how to:

Design and manage engaging, inclusive classrooms

Teach core subjects like math, science, social studies and reading

Use assessment tools to support student growth

Integrate the arts and technology into your teaching

You’ll also complete a semester-long internship where you’ll apply what you’ve learned in real classrooms. When you finish, you’ll be ready to make a lasting difference in your students’ lives.

As part of UNCP’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP), this major follows specific requirements for admission, progression and graduation. Explore the requirements so you know what you need for admission. Once admitted, your advisor will help you stay on track.

Common Careers

Elementary School Teacher (K-6)

Reading or Literacy Specialist

Curriculum Support Specialist

After-School Program Coordinator

Education Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education

Cultural Dynamics in Education

Developmental Perspectives of Educational Psychology (Grades K‐12)

Differentiated Instruction for Today’s Learners

Classroom Design and Management

Purposeful Assessment for Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lumberton, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 640 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Non-refundable application fee

English-language translation of official high school transcript

Applicants may be required to submit English-proficiency and test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT or ACT scores)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Out-of-State

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1000 USD / year

≈ 1000 USD / year

Living costs

Lumberton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Common Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lumberton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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