Why should you choose UNC Greensboro for Education? The university has a long and rich history in developing future educators. In 1891 UNC Greensboro was founded to give women access to a college education and is now one of the largest co-ed, public NC universities. We provide a wide variety of educational programming and are known for our welcoming and inclusive environment, with a hands-on learning experience.
+ Funding Opportunities
– $2.4 million in scholarships, tuition relief, and financial assistantships are provided to our students each year. For more information, click here. -Home of the Teacher Education Fellows Program, which provides scholarships and exceptional co-curricular programming for students in teacher preparation programs. -Home of the Haggai Academy, which provides scholarships and exceptional co-curricular programming for non-traditional students in teacher preparation programs.
+ Our Programs
-We have 5 undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs. For more information on the programs we offer, click here. -We prepare more education professionals than any other university in the Piedmont Triad Region. -We partner with hundreds of schools, public libraries, and community organizations to connect student learning with real-world practice This results in 250,000 hours of service provided by our students and faculty each year.
+ Partnerships
–Moss Street Partnership School is a K-5 school emphasizing experiential learning. Moss Street Partnership School is operated by UNC Greensboro in partnership with Rockingham County Schools -The STEM TLC engages teachers and UNCG faculty and students with authentic opportunities to learn from and with one another. Their goal is to support, connect, and retain current and future STEM-capable, imaginative, and motivated elementary teachers. -The Piedmont Triad Education Consortium (PTEC) is a collaboration of the seventeen K-12 school districts in central North Carolina and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. – UNC Greensboro is a partner in the NC New Teacher Support Program. We employ five Instructional Coaches who provide coaching, district-level professional development, and statewide institutes to participating teachers in partner school districts.
+ SOE Global
–SOE Global connects local and international students, faculty, and staff -Supports study abroad experiences for SOE faculty and students -Provides resources and networking opportunities to degree-seeking international students, visiting students, and international scholars -Offers the SOE Pathways program to enhance the academic English preparedness for incoming graduate students from different linguistic backgrounds.
+ SELF Design Studio
-Serves as a makerspace where School of Education (SOE) students can learn and create with hands-on resources and activities. -Offers opportunities for in-service and pre-service teachers to utilize a variety of emerging technologies and tools including 3D printers, robotics, art supplies, and circuitry kits. Click here for more information on opportunities for students.
+ Research and Innovation
-$23.8 million portfolio of sponsored research funding. -Current research projects funded by federal and state agencies including the Federal Department of Education and the National Science Foundation. -Our research connects directly back to schools and communities, improving educational and socio-emotional outcomes for children and families across our region.
