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The education program at High Point University has long been recognized for its excellence throughout North Carolina and the eastern United States. Our program is based within the liberal arts tradition; it is rigorous, field-centered and highly personalized. The teacher education programs at High Point University meet the requirements of  the North Carolina State Board of Education.

Effective Fall 2019:
Students pursuing degrees in the School of Education will have the option of selecting between the Licensure-Track and Non-Licensure Track programs of study within the Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education or Health/Physical Education programs of study.

Licensure Track:
Student Teaching with N.C. licensure will become an optional track that students may pursue at the end of the program.  Choosing this track requires completion of the mandatory 16-week student teaching, all related licensure tests, and the edTPA portfolio.  These credits will be included in the required 128 to graduate.

Degree ONLY (Non-Licensure Track)
Students who choose (or who are moved) to the non-licensure track in the degree program will earn a B.A. degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education or Health/Physical Education.  Instead of student teaching students will complete other university electives to reach the required 128 credits for graduation and a four credit internship that is not student teaching.   The School of Education does not apply for North Carolina license as the required student teaching, edTPA portfolio, and teacher exams are not part of this track.

Elementary Education Program of Study 2023-2024

 

 

Course Requirements 2023-2024
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Degree Requirements Credits
Major Requirements 70
University Core Requirements 36
Electives 22
Total 128
B.A. to M.Ed Program in Elementary Education
B.A. to M.Ed Program in Elementary Education
Requirements Credits
Literacy Concentration 12
STEM Concentration 12
Total 24
Requirements for B.A. in Elementary Education
Requirements for B.A. in Elementary Education
Course Course Title Credits
EDU 1200 Introduction to Teaching* 2
EDU 2100 Educational Psychology* 4
EDU 2200 Critical Perspectives in Teaching and Learning* 4
EDU 3100 Students with Disabilities: Characteristics and Service Delivery Models 4
EDU 3110 Educational Technology 2
EDU 3130 Methods of Teaching Reading Foundations 4
EDU 3131 Integration of Fiction and Nonfiction Texts in the Elementary Classroom 2
EDU 3133 Methods of Teaching Mathematics I: Operation and Number 4
EDU 3230 Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing in the Intermediate Grades 4
EDU 3232 Integrated Practicum in the Elementary Classroom 2
EDU 3233 Methods of Teaching Mathematics II: Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis 4
EDU 3234, 3245 Behavioral Intervention and Supports (ELED) or Classroom and Behavioral Mgt. (SPED Minor) 2
EDU 4110 Technology Integration for Elementary K-6 Classrooms 2
EDU 4130 Classroom and Behavior Management: Elementary Focus 2
EDU 4133 Methods Teaching Social Studies K-6 2
EDU 4134, EDU 4275 Introduction to Student Teaching or Internship in Education 4
EDU 4135 Integrating the Arts in the Elementary Classroom 2
EDU 4166 Using Data to Assess Student Impact in K-12 Classrooms 2
EDU 4200 Diverse Learners and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy 4
EDU 4231 Seminar in Classroom Management for K-6 Classrooms 2
EDU 4233 Integrated Principles of Math and Science 4
*These courses are prerequisites for admission to the Ed Preparation Program. The following courses are required for licensure:
EDU 4000 Investigation of Teacher Performance Assessment I 1
EDU 4001 Investigation of Teacher Performance Assessment II 4
EDU 4230 Student Teaching Continuation 6
Additional General Education Required Coursework
GE First Year Writing 4
GE Foreign Language (1020 4
GE Intellectual Discovery 4
GE Arts 4
GE Ethical Reasoning and Religious Traditions 4
GE Humanities 4
GE Integrative Course 4
GE Natural Science 4
GE Quantitative Reasoning 4
Course Descriptions
Requirements for B.A. to M.Ed Program in Elementary Education
Requirements for B.A. to M.Ed Program in Elementary Education
Course Course Title Credits
EDU 4510 Advanced Instructional Technology for the 21st Century 3
EDU 4536 Integrated Principles of Literacy and Social Studies Instruction 3
EDU 4540 Diversity in Education: Societal and Organizational Perspectives 3
EDU 4560 Developing Leaders in 21st Century Systems 3
EDU 4511 Technology Integration for Elementary STEM-Based Programs 3
EDU 4533 Integrated Principles of Science and Social Studies Instruction 3
EDU 4540 Diversity in Education. Societal and Organizational Perspectives 3
EDU 4560 Developing Leaders in 21st Century Systems 3
Course Descriptions
Career Opportunities
High Point University is proud of its graduates. In the last five years, the School of Education has graduated more than 300 students in teacher education and 150 graduate students who have gone on to become classroom teachers and school principals, thereby impacting the lives of thousands of school-aged children. Recent graduates from High Point University’s School of Education have received many honors and distinctions including:

-NC District Teachers of the Year
-NC District Rookie Teachers of the Year
-NC District Principals of the Year
-Teacher Assistants of the Year
Student Outcomes

Name: Mary Owen Chapman Hometown: High Point, North Carolina Year: Class of 2026 Major: Elementary education with minors in athletic coaching and Spanish Internship: Chapman is a literacy tutor at The Learning Collaborative in Charlotte,…

Brooke McCarthy
Everett Public Schools

HPU graduates are leading prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other…

Carleigh Luck
Shadybrook Elementary School

With another successful Commencement behind us, future High Point University graduates are commencing prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law,…

Tara Devens
George C. Simkins Jr Elementary School

With Commencement just around the corner, future High Point University graduates are already preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public…

With another successful commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school…

With another successful commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school…

With another successful commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school…

With another successful commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school…

With Commencement just around the corner, High Point University seniors are preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical…

It may be early in the semester, but Commencement will be here before we know it. Many High Point University seniors are preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world…

Study Abroad
At High Point University, our emphasis on global perspectives is designed to provide students with opportunities to enhance their international awareness and to develop their cross-cultural communication skills. Study abroad is strongly encouraged as a part of this emphasis on global studies. With a variety of extraordinary options at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, students at High Point University are encouraged to study abroad as early as the summer after their freshman year. Employers are looking for more than just a degree; they want well-rounded individuals who have familiarity with diverse cultures, special skills, and knowledge of the world around them.
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Middle Grades Education
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Middle Grades Education leads to licensure to teach social studies, language arts, science or mathematics.
AIG Licensure
This licensure program is offered to teachers currently holding a N.C. teaching license as well as current undergraduate students.
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