Accelerated Bachelors and Licensure in Education Programs
7 and 14 week classes
On-Campus, Online, and Hybrid
Highly flexible and supportive faculty
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” — Albert Einstein
Designed for Instructional Assistants and Working Adults
- Online classes and evening classes at our campus in Downtown Raleigh.
- Instructional Assistants may complete practicum and student teaching in their schools and maintain full employment.
- If you do not work in a school, WPU’s Field Placement Coordinator will arrange field experiences in K-12 classrooms for you.
- WPU faculty are flexible and available to support you throughout the program.
The WPU EDU Program offers:
- Accelerated programs, earn your license in as little as three semesters
- Flexible, hybrid class schedules + learning options (online, and on-site)
- Faculty that are experienced K-12 teachers
- Extensive network of district relationships to facilitate career opportunities
Program Entry Terms
- K-6 Elementary
- Entry Term: Fall and Spring
- Adapted Curriculum
- Entry Term: Summer, Fall and Spring
- K-12 Special Education
- Entry Term: Fall and Spring
Cost:
Licensure: $295/credit hour
Degree seeking: $350/credit hour
Calendar of Events
Learn about the TA to Teaching Accelerated program by attending one of the Virtual Information Sessions. Several dates available for your convenience.
Admitted Student Day!
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Program Entry Terms
- K-6 Elementary
- Entry Term: Fall and Spring
- Adapted Curriculum
- Entry Term: Summer, Fall, and Spring
- K-12 Special Education
- Entry Term: Fall and Spring
- Adapted Curriculum Licensure Only Program
- Dual Licensure Program
- Elementary Licensure
- Bachelor’s Degree with Elementary-Only Licensure
The Residency License is a North Carolina-specific pathway. Troops to Teachers participants may use residency licensing as one route to a teaching career. Residency licensing allows qualified individuals to begin teaching while completing North Carolina licensure requirements. Four “partners” are involved:
- the individual,
- a recognized Educator Preparation Program (EPP),
- the Local Education Agency (LEA),
- and the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
Source: NC DPI
Students must meet the following requirements to be accepted into the William Peace University Residency Licensure program:
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
- Undergraduate degree of 2.7 or higher
- If you do not have a 2.7 you may take 6 hours of coursework prior to admittance to the Residency Program to reestablish your GPA
- Qualifying Academic Major from BA degree OR 24-hours of relevant coursework OR passing scores on the NC State Board of Education required examination(s) in the requested licensure area
- Full time employment in an approved North Carolina public school (Verification form of employment required)
- Enroll in the licensure program that matches your residency position
Program Entry Terms
- K-6 Elementary
- Entry Term: Fall and Spring
- Adapted Curriculum
- Entry Term: Summer and Spring
- K-12 Special Education
- Entry Term: Fall and Spring
Program Requirements
- All testing requirements as required by North Carolina State Board of Education must be passed prior to enrolling in EDU 480 Professional Teaching Seminar
- Must earn a C or better in all courses and maintain a 2.7 GPA
- Must demonstrate proficiency on the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System from both the principal and the field placement supervisor
- Professional Teaching cut score as required by NC SBE
If you meet these requirements, please complete the Residency Verification Form and submit when you Apply to the university.
Program Entry Terms
- K-6 Elementary
- Entry Term: Fall and Spring
- Adapted Curriculum
- Entry Term: Summer and Spring
- K-12 Special Education
- Entry Term: Fall and Spring
Step-By-Step
+Application process
Admission Criteria
+Transfer Credit Information
Transfer Criteria
+Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition, Fees, and Financial aid
Mission, Vision and Values
The Mission of the Education Department is to cultivate effective leaders ready to lead active roles as leaders, collaborators, facilitators, and learners.