Graduates of the BEST Minor program leave Carolina ready to make an immediate impact — licensed to teach secondary science or mathematics in North Carolina schools and equipped with the skills to support every learner. 

This fast-track program blends carefully sequenced coursework with a full-time student teaching internship, enabling students to complete both their degree and licensure in just four years. Grounded in both theory and experience, graduates are prepared to lead classrooms with confidence from day one. 

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