If you have at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, you may be eligible to apply to an “alternative entry” licensure programs such as a Licensure-Only Program, developed individually based on your previous experience and education; a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), which leads non-teaching specialists to an advanced degree; and NC TEACH, a licensure program that also brings candidates part way to the MAT degree.

Teaching professionals looking for an advanced degree can pursue a Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) (with specialties in such areas as art, biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, music, physical education, and social sciences)  or even a Doctorate (Ed. D.) in Educational Leadership.