Program in EducationIt is a requirement for most public school systems and recommended by many independent schools that teachers hold both a teaching license and an undergraduate degree. If you are interested in becoming a licensed teacher, please look for more information in the table below.
Duke University is accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and has reciprocal approval for initial licensure with most of the fifty states.
Overview
| Duke Program | Earns License? | What You Need to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Minor in Education | No. | Students who are interested in pursuing a teaching license after completing the Minor in Education should contact Dr. Kisha Daniels, director of the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program, or Dr. Jan Riggsbee, director of the Elementary Teacher Preparation Program. |
| Elementary (K-6) Teacher Preparation Program | Yes. Students earn teaching license & a minor in Education. | Complete all program requirements and teaching internship. Apply for teaching license. |
| Secondary (9-12) Teacher Preparation | Yes. Students earn teaching license & a minor in Education. | Complete all program requirements and teaching internship. Apply for teaching license. |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Licensure Logistics
- NCDPI Online Licensure System: https://vo.licensure.ncpublicschools.gov/
- Teacher Licensure forms: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure/forms-and-faqs