Overview & Academics
The TEACHER EDUCATION Program is a licensure program which offers majors in the following areas:
- Elementary Education (grades K-6)
- Middle Grades Education (grades 6-9) in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
- Special Education
- Licensure in Secondary Education (grades 9-12) in the areas of Biology, English, History, or Mathematics.
The TEACHER EDUCATION Program is accredited by both the State of North Carolina and Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting body for Teacher Education programs. Students with a degree in the Teacher Education Program are eligible for licensure by the State of North Carolina upon completion of all requirements.
Goals & Standards
Graduates will be expected to demonstrate proficiency related to the goals and standards set. The goals are based on the role of the teacher as a reflective decision maker, and are aligned with the NC Professional Teaching Standards which are used to assess the performance of students in teacher education.
- Demonstrate Leadership
- Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
- Know the Content They Teach
- Facilitate Learning for Their Students
- Reflect on Their Practice
- Contribute to the Academic Success of Students
Career Options:
- Elementary Education Teacher
- Middle Grades Education Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Secondary Teacher
Program Admission Criteria:
- PRAXIS Core Exam
- Overall GPA of 3.0
- Admission Interview
- Writing Sample
- Recommendations
Accreditation
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The programs listed below have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2029. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

- AAQEP-Accredited Programs at North Carolina Wesleyan University
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6)
- Bachelor of Science in Special Education (K-12)
- Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education (6-9)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Teacher Education Minor
- Bachelor of Science in English, Teacher Education Minor
- Bachelor of Science in History, Teacher Education Minor
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Teacher Education Minor
Teacher Education Faculty
Dr. Kelvin Spragley
Associate Professor of Education & Director of Teacher Education/Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion Programming
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
kspragley@ncwc.edu
252.985.5165
Dr. Patricia Brewer
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Special Education
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
pbrewer@ncwc.edu
252.985.5220
Dr. Lois Hart
Associate Professor of Education
Coordinator of Field Assignments
Ed.D., Fayetteville State University
lhart@ncwc.edu
252.985.5164
Ms. Amy Lunceford
Visiting Instructor of Education
M.A., Appalachian State University
alunceford@ncwc.edu
252.985.5163