Through structured coursework, research-grounded methods, embedded social-emotional learning, and ongoing field experiences, graduates of the B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education program enter classrooms equipped to meet the needs of all learners and foster supportive learning environments. Dual licensure in elementary education and either special education or multilingual learners gives graduates the skills and versatility to address diverse student needs and positions them as highly sought-after educators.
As part of the UNC School of Education and the broader UNC-Chapel Hill community, students in this program will also benefit from personalized career support and the professional resources of a top-ranked public university — preparing them for success long after graduation.
Licensure
Upon completion of the B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education program, graduates will be fully prepared for North Carolina initial teaching licensure in Elementary Education (K–6), along with a required second license in either English as a Second Language (K–12) or Special Education – General Curriculum (K–12), based on the track they complete.
Alumni Outcomes
Alumni of the UNC School of Education’s teacher preparation programs consistently demonstrate the impact of Carolina-prepared teachers, entering their first elementary classrooms with the confidence, content knowledge, and instructional methods to create meaningful learning experiences that support every child’s growth. Research shows that beginning teachers from Carolina — those with three or fewer years of experience — help students meet or exceed expected growth at rates higher than their peers across the state.
- Alamance-Burlington Schools
- Arapahoe Charter School
- Brunswick County Schools
- Cabarrus County Schools
- Caldwell County Schools
- Catawba County Schools
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Charlotte Lab School
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Chatham County Schools
- Cleveland County Schools
- Davie County Schools
- Durham Charter School
- Durham Public Schools
- Evergreen Community Charter
- Gaston County Schools
- Guilford County Schools
- Henderson Collegiate
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Lenoir County Public Schools
- Maureen Joy Charter
- Nash County Public Schools
- New Hanover County Schools
- Orange County Schools
- Pamlico County Schools
- Perquimans County Schools
- Richmond County Schools
- Rockingham County Schools
- Sampson County Schools
- The Exploris School
- Triangle Math and Science Academy
- Wake County Schools
- Wake Forest Charter Academy
- Watauga County Schools
- Wayne County Public Schools
- Whiteville City Schools
- Wilson County Schools
- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools