The Secondary Teacher Preparation Program earns undergraduates a teaching license from North Carolina, and a Minor in Education from Duke. This license is generally reciprocal within all 50 states. Duke students may seek grades 9-12 teacher licensure in one of four areas: Secondary English, Secondary Math, Secondary General Social Studies, or Secondary General Science. Interested undergraduate students may apply to the program beginning sophomore year.
Requirements
To be eligible for a teaching license in secondary education, you must also have taken at least 24 hours (6 course credits) in English, Social Studies, Math, or Science, in addition to EDUC coursework prior to and concurrent with your student teaching experience.
View the requirements and sequence of STPP courses for each subject area here:
Social Studies STPP Requirements
The Student Teaching Internship is a valuable part of our program. It provides an abundance of support, but also the opportunity to experiment and hone your skills as an educator under the guidance of many supportive mentors.
Continuing Studies Scholarship
If you are an upperclassman, it is not too late to complete the program. There is an opportunity for any Duke alumni to complete the requirements to earn a professional teaching license. Please consider applying as a Continuing Studies Scholar in order to further your goals of becoming an effective educator for our youth. Reach out to Morgan Carney-Thompson at emc23@duke.edu for more information.