The Elementary Teacher Preparation Program prepares candidates for the critical thinking and decision-making that will be required of them as caring and reflective educators in K-6 classrooms. Candidates acquire knowledge and skills that enable them to meet the changing needs of elementary children and their families. Preparation for all candidates includes work in technology-rich environments with diverse student populations.
The Teacher Licensure Programs are the only undergraduate programs at Duke that result in a state license. North Carolina has reciprocity agreements with most states. Students who earn their NC teaching license also earn a Minor in Education.
What program graduates are saying...
"The Duke Program in Education has greatly helped me on my path to having a strong positive impact on the future of today’s public schools."
~Stephanie Okpala '09
"My experience in the Teacher Preparation Program sparked a passion for public education, provided me with incredible mentors, and encouraged me to seek ways to improve education both in the classroom and on a broader scale."
~ Laura Howard '04