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Charlotte
Certification and Testing
Teach For America corps members are considered Lateral Entry teachers in the state of North Carolina and will be issued a provisional license. All Lateral entry teachers must have a bachelor’s degree, a minimum 2.5 G.P.A., a passing score on the PRAXIS II test, and must be enrolled in a teacher education program working towards full licensure. Charlotte corps members enroll in the teacher education program at UNC-Charlotte, our university partner.
If they choose, corps members can obtain a master’s degree during their two-year commitment in Charlotte. UNC-Charlotte offers a master’s of art in teaching (M.A.T.) degree program exclusively for Teach For America corps members. Corps members can also choose to enroll in the graduate certification/licensure program, which is completed in one year. Corps members also pay an initial application fee of approximately $60 (subject to change at the discretion of UNCC). More information about these options will be provided to corps members upon acceptance.
At a Glance
| Costs to Begin Teaching |
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| Testing: $115-300 PRAXIS fee upfront. |
| Processing: None |
| Up-front Certification Program Cost: $85 Lateral Entry License Fee; $60 UNCC application fee |
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