Admissions & Requirements
To be considered for admission to the B.S. in Special Education: General Curriculum (T.A. to Teacher Pathway) – Online, applicants must meet the following minimum admission requirements:
- Currently employed as a teacher assistant/paraprofessional in a K–12 school setting (departmental review required)
- Completion of an undergraduate admissions application to UNC Greensboro
- An associate degree from a North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) institution or equivalent transferable associate degree
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
- Passing Praxis Core scores or documentation of a scheduled Praxis Core testing date
Praxis Core Requirements
For students beginning in Fall 2026 (first cohort), submission of passing Praxis Core scores is preferred at the time of application. Applicants who have not yet passed the Praxis Core may still be admitted and enroll in regular program coursework; however, passing scores must be submitted by the end of the Fall 2026 semester. Students who do not achieve passing scores by the end of the semester will not be permitted to continue in the program.
For students beginning in Summer 2027 and beyond, passing Praxis Core scores may be submitted either at the time of application or by the end of the summer semester while enrolled in coursework. Students who do not achieve passing scores by the end of the semester will not be permitted to continue in the program.
Applicants who are admitted to UNC Greensboro but do not meet program eligibility requirements may be considered for other online academic programs offered by the university.
Students in the program may be eligible for financial aid and scholarship opportunities based on university and federal guidelines.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Admission: August 1
- Summer Admission: May 1
Application for Transfer Students
Students with associate degrees are considered transfer students.
Steps to Complete Your Application:
- Create an account at https://admissions.uncg.edu/admissions/apply/
- Once logged in, Under Application Information tab, choose:
- “Transfer Student” for student type
- “Fall 2026” for application term, and
- “Special Ed (general) K-12 lic (BS) (Online)(Fall 2026)” for major
- Complete the application.
- Provide all official post-secondary transcripts.
- Application fee must be paid for your application to be processed.
Application for Returning Students
Students with associate degrees are considered transfer students.
Steps to Complete Your Application:
- Create an account at https://admissions.uncg.edu/admissions/apply/
- Once logged in, Under Application Information tab, choose:
- “Former Student” for student type
- “Fall 2026” for application term, and
- “Special Ed (general) K-12 lic (BS) (Online)(Fall 2026)” for major
- Complete the application.
- Provide all official post-secondary transcripts.
- Application fee must be paid for your application to be processed.
ADMISSIONS DECISION
Once you are admitted to UNCG, the TA to Teacher Pathway program will review your application and make an admission decision to the program.
If not accepted into the program, you may choose another UNCG online program to continue your education and work toward your goals.
