Teacher Education and Higher Education (TEHE)

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School of Education | Teacher Education and Higher Education (TEHE)

North Carolina schools need well-prepared teachers who can help students learn, grow, and thrive. The Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education (TEHE) prepares future educators for meaningful work in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.

Through coursework, field-based learning, internships, and partnerships with local schools, you will gain the knowledge and experience to begin your teaching career with confidence.

Find your Teaching Path

I Want to Become a Teacher

Explore undergraduate programs that prepare you for initial teacher licensure and a career in elementary, middle grades, or high school education.

K-12 Teacher

I Have a Bachelor’s Degree

Explore Master of Arts in Teaching and alternative licensure options for career changers and professionals ready to enter the classroom.

Advanced Degrees

I Am a Licensed Educator

Build on your teaching license through advanced degree programs that deepen your knowledge, strengthen your practice, and prepare you for leadership opportunities.

Higher Education Professional

Explore Teacher Preparation Programs

Choose the grade level, subject area, or pathway that fits your goals.

If you have earned a four-year degree and want to become a teacher, explore alternative and post-baccalaureate pathways to initial teacher licensure.

Why TEHE?

Why Prepare to Teach with TEHE?

  • Learn in real educational settings. Connect coursework to field-based learning and classroom experience.
  • Choose a path that fits your goals. Begin as an undergraduate, pursue a graduate licensure route, or enter teaching after a career change.
  • Prepare for the classrooms that need you. Build the knowledge and skills to teach in elementary, middle, high school, and specialized settings.
  • Join a community committed to education. Learn with faculty, mentor teachers, classmates, and community partners who support your growth as an educator.

Accreditation

CAEP Accredited under the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Standards at the Initial and Advanced levels through Spring 2029.

What our Students are Saying…

  • Yana Gaitan with long wavy brown hair and glasses looks at the camera while sitting outdoors on a sunny day. She wears a white top and gold necklaces. Behind her are trees, a sidewalk, and a grassy area, with a small pink ball visible in the background.

    Spartan Voices: Yana Gaitan

    Yana Gaitan is a Statesville, N.C., native who will graduate in May with a degree in Elementary Education. She is minoring in business.

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Explore Our Impact

  • Dr. Charles Perkins wearing a suit and tie in front of a gray background

    Dr. Charles Perkins: Homegrown Education Leader 

    The Rockingham County School System is now being led by one of its own. Born, reared, and educated in Rockingham County, Charles Perkins was sworn…

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TEHE Research & Publications

  • The Minerva Statue is holding grapes.

    How Students Learn Social Studies

    Dr. Wayne Journell – Publication Spotlight: Featuring recent faculty research and scholarly impact.

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Meet Our TEHE Faculty

department OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION (TEHE)

tehe@uncg.edu

336.334.3437


Location:
School of Education Building

Mailing Address:
School of Education Building
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402


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