Program Overview

The Teacher Education Program at Elon University prepares teachers to be effective practitioners who are engaged learners, ethical leaders, globally aware citizens, and advocates for equity and excellence.

Elon offers programs leading to initial North Carolina licensure in elementary education, middle grades education, and special education, in special subject areas for grades K-12 (music and Spanish), and in high school (9-12) subject areas of English, history, math and science. In most cases, North Carolina licenses are transferrable to other states. In instances where this is not the case, the DJWWSOE Office of the Dean supports students to complete the requirements to obtain licensure in the desired state.

Undergraduate students majoring in a teacher education program that leads to initial licensure can also choose to add-on a license in one of these areas: Pre-K or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Secondary education majors also have the option to complete the Special Education Add-on Licensure.

Program Details

The teacher education program is divided into four different phases, known as transition points. An overview of the transition points as well as the detailed requirements to complete each transition point are provided here, along with other helpful information

Transition Points Overview Diagram

Transition Point Details & Other Helpful Information