Getting Started
Each licensure program within the School of Education has its own admission requirements. Individuals interested in applying should review the application checklist for their intended program, available in the Academic Programs section.
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Birth – Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten
The Birth-Kindergarten licensure program is committed to preparing early childhood professionals to teach infants/toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners — both with and without disabilities.
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Start or continue your application at ApplyNow.UNC.edu.
Tuition & Fees
Because our licensure-only programs do not lead to a degree, they fall under the “Off-Campus Programs” classification. For the most up-to-date tuition and fee amounts, please visit the University Cashier website. You may also use the University Cashier’s Tuition Estimator tool to calculate an estimated total based on your expected enrollment.
Pathway to Practice NC
Pathway to Practice NC is a joint program between NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill designed to help teachers on a residency/temporary license in North Carolina schools earn their teaching certification.
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Path to Practice accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees for the Pathway to Practice NC program are separate from UNC–Chapel Hill’s standard tuition and fee rates. For current information, visit pathwaytopractice.com.