Teacher Education and Higher Education (TEHE)

Preparing the next generation of teachers

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

What our Students are Saying…

  • Syneece Forbes in a red Delta Sigma Theta sweater, seated before a red painted rock and forming a triangle with her hands.

    Spartan Voices: Syneece Forbes

    Syneece Forbes is an Atlanta, Ga., native who will graduate in 2028 with a degree in Elementary Education. She is minoring in communications and sociology. Why Did you Choose UNCG? When I first toured UNCG, I knew it was the place for me. I was really intrigued by the diversity and community on campus. Everywhere I…

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Explore Our Impact

  • North Carolina Governor Josh Stein speaks during a roundtable with UNCG education students and Guilford County Schools teachers in a school library.

    Education Students, GCS Teachers Talk to Governor About the Power of Education

    The question of what inspires someone to become a teacher drove the conversation between Guilford County School educators, pre-service teachers, and North Carolina Gov. Josh…

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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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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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