Overview

This Middle Grades Education - Social Studies Teacher Licensure degree program at University of North Carolina Greensboro follows the admission guidelines of the School of Education teacher programs. UNCG has ranked in the top category of teacher education programs in the N.C. Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) rankings for three consecutive years.Accreditations and affiliations include Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

The Social Studies with Grade 6-9 Teacher Licensure Student Experience

There are opportunities for service in programs and centers serving local middle grades students, as well as workshops designed to strengthen each candidate’s understanding and skill.
Students have opportunities to partner with faculty on their academic research, in topics such as equity in science education; student culture/identity and learning; professional development in math education; educational psychology; sociocultural lens on learning; student belonging; teaching politics; and online education.
Education students have access to the Student Educator Learning Factory (SELF) Studio, a unique makerspace designed to equip student teachers with knowledge of technologies like augmented reality and 3-D printing that they can incorporate into their classroom lesson plans.
Work is done in close collaboration with UNCG and public school faculty for a range of “theory into practice” experiences.
Students are given access to the Teaching Resources Center (TRC), a model school library media center that supports School of Education students with a large collection including books, audiobooks, and DVDs; instructional materials; study guides; and equipment available to borrow.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Foundations for Teachers
Internship I: Inquiry in Teaching and Learning
Internship II: Inquiry in Teaching and Learning
Internship III: Inquiry in Teaching and Learning
Reading Education in the Middle Grades
Teaching and Learning in the Middle Grades
Student Teaching: Middle Grades
Student Teaching Seminar
Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit $65 application fee.
Official English language proficiency score report.
Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only).
Official transcripts from each college/university attended.
Freshmen: GPA 2.5 minimum on 4.0 U.S or equivalent scale (weighted, U.S. high school only).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24012 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24012 USD / year

≈ 24012 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7661 USD / year

≈ 7661 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 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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The Social Studies with Grade 6-9 Teacher Licensure Student Experience

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greensboro

Funding

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