Follow a clear pathway that aligns with university requirements for a smooth transfer.
Complete your first two years of secondary school at Central Piedmont and save more than $46,000 in tuition.
Learn in small classes where instructors know your name, understand your goals, and support you as you begin your teaching journey.
Apply your knowledge through hands-on assignments that simulate classroom settings.
In the Teacher Prep program, you’ll explore the field of education early while learning the foundations of great teaching and why it’s such a meaningful, rewarding career. Upon program completion, and per the statewide Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, you will be prepared to transfer to a four-year university with many general education and foundational major-specific courses completed. The ASTP degree is best for students interested in teaching middle or high school subjects like science, technology, engineering, and math.
To become a teacher in North Carolina, you need to earn a bachelor’s degree, complete a state-approved teacher prep program, and pass required exams. You then apply for a state license through NCDPI. If you already have a degree, you can teach under a Residency License while finishing training.
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation is best for students interested in elementary education or teaching subjects like social studies, history, foreign languages, and English. The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation is best for students interested in teaching middle or high school subjects like science, technology, engineering, and math.
To learn more about which universities have transfer agreements with Central Piedmont, as well as how to transfer, visit the Transfer page.
