Academics
Education
Contact: Dr. Sam Miller
Address:
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction336 Curry Building
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Phone: 336.334.3445
Website: http://www.uncg.edu/cui/
Catalog: Catalog Information
Programs:
- Elementary Education K-6 (BS) (Lic) U251
- Elementary Education K-6 2Plus (BS) (Lic) U788
- Middle Grades Education 6-9 (BS) (Lic) U254
Special Application Procedures
- Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the major.
- A 2.75 overall GPA is required plus a passing score on the Pre-Professional Skills Test. For further details, contact the Student Advising and Recruitment Center for the School of Education at (336) 334-3410.
- Application for admission to teacher education is made after a student completes 51 hours, usually at the end of the sophomore year.
What's Unique about Curriculum and Instruction at UNCG
- Pre-Service Education Programs are delivered through cohort-based programs and professional development schools. Students progress through their professional studies in Inquiry Teams of about 25 students under the guidance of a faculty member or doctoral student, who serves as their field supervisor, academic advisor, and weekly seminar leader.
- By graduation, students will have spent about 1,000 hours in schools in clinical settings.
- UNCG has the finest teacher education program in the southeastern United States.
A Brief Message from the Department Head
"We take great pride in our teacher education programs. We have developed strong relationships with nearby schools and offer extensive opportunities for internships. Our graduates become the best teachers in the state!" Dr. Samuel Miller, Department Head
Special Help to Students
Students receive close personal support from faculty advisors and mentors. Students get extensive feedback in a caring, high-quality environment.
Careers
- 100% of our graduates who go into teaching careers are employed within a few months.
- Schools prefer our graduates for positions in their classrooms.
- Our students often assume leadership positions in their schools and the state.
Student Success Stories
Students in our Elementary Education program regularly win awards such as Outstanding First Year Teacher, Teacher of the Year, and Outstanding Student Teacher in Science. Principals of school districts who employ our students say they are the best prepared teachers they have.
Career Experience through Internships
All Curriculum and Instruction majors take 10 hour per week internships in the schools for three consecutive semesters, culminating in student teaching in the fourth semester.
Curriculum and Instruction Accreditations/Recognitions:
- For three consecutive years, UNCG has ranked in the top category of teacher education programs in the N. C. Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) rankings.
- All programs are accredited with NCATE and NCDPI.
Classes are Up-to-date through Faculty Research
Who Learns What from Cases and How? The Research Base on Teaching with Cases. Dr. Barbara Levin is co-editor of this book with Mary Lundeberg (University of Wisconsin-River Falls) and Helen Harrington ( University of Michigan) Dr. Levin is Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction.
"All Wrapped Up in Kudzu and Other Ecological Disasters". The American Biology Teacher. Dr. Cathy Matthews, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
"Developing more supportive school culture: A case study in middle school reform." International Journal of Educational Reform. Dr. David Strahan, Professor of Middle Grades.
Words their way: Word study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction. Dr. Francine Johnston is co-author of this book with D. Bear, M. Invernizzi and S. Templeton. Dr. Johnston is an Associate Professor of Reading Education.
Miller, S. D., Duffy, G. G., Rohr, J., Gasparello, R, & Mercier, S. (2005) "Preparing teachers for high poverty-schools." Educational Leadership, 62, 62-65.
Dr. Sam Miller is Professor of Reading, Language Arts, and Education.
Academic Clubs, Organizations, and Activities
- SNCAE – Student North Carolina Association of Educators.
- Kappa Delta Pi – International Honor Society dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education.