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Teacher Prep

Get ready to become a teacher with hands-on learning and classroom experience. Complete the first two years of a teaching degree and prepare to transfer to a four-year program or begin working in education settings.

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Teacher Prep Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation Associate in Arts High School Diploma or Equivalent Levine Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation Associate in Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Levine Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate Certificate Bachelor's degree Levine Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
High School Mathematics Residency Licensure Certificate Bachelor's degree Levine Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
High School Science Residency Licensure Certificate Bachelor's degree Levine Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Middle School Mathematics Certificate Bachelor's degree Levine Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Middle School Science Residency Licensure Certificate Bachelor's degree Levine Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Special Education Residency Licensure Certificate Bachelor's degree Levine Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Teacher Education - Short-Term Training Courses Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Online 16 weeks or less Online
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
    Campus: Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • High School Mathematics Residency Licensure
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
    Campus: Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • High School Science Residency Licensure
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
    Campus: Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Middle School Mathematics
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
    Campus: Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Middle School Science Residency Licensure
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
    Campus: Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Special Education Residency Licensure
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
    Campus: Levine Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Teacher Education - Short-Term Training Courses
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Online
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: Online
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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If you're not sure which pathway is right for you, a Navigator can help you decide. Navigators are your personal guides to Central Piedmont. They support you every step of the way – from your first question to finding your program, submitting your application and beyond.
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