Your Journey Starts Here
Teaching is one of the most meaningful and rewarding careers—and FTCC can help you take your first step.
Our Teacher Preparation pathways are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university and earn a bachelor’s degree, leading to becoming a licensed K–12 teacher. Whether you want to teach elementary school, middle grades, or high school, FTCC will help you build a strong foundation and transfer with confidence.
Choose Your Pathway
FTCC offers two associate degree options for future educators:
Associate in Arts
Teacher Preparation
Program Code: A1010T
Ideal if you plan to teach: Elementary (K–5); English, Social Studies, or other humanities at the middle or high school level
Goal: This pathway emphasizes liberal arts, social sciences, and communication—perfect for aspiring non-STEM K–12 teachers.
Associate in Science
Teacher Preparation
Program Code: A1040T
Ideal if you plan to teach: Math, Science, or Career & Technical Education (CTE) at the middle or high school level
Goal: This program focuses on STEM courses, preparing students to become licensed K–12 math, science, or CTE teachers.
Which Degree is Right for You?
| What You Want to Teach | A1010T – For Future Elementary & Humanities Teachers | A1040T – For Future Math, Science, or Tech Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Grade Levels / Subjects | Kindergarten through 5th grade, or middle/high school English, history, or social studies | Middle or high school math, science, or career/technical subjects (like engineering or IT) |
| What You’ll Study Most | Reading, writing, communication, education, and social sciences | Math, science, technology, and education |
| Your Transfer Goal | A bachelor’s degree in elementary education or a subject like English or history | A bachelor’s degree in math education, science education, or a STEM field |
| What This Leads To | Becoming a licensed K–12 teacher in elementary or non-STEM subjects | Becoming a licensed K–12 teacher in math, science, or STEM areas |
What You’ll Learn
In both pathways, you’ll complete:
- General Education Courses (English, math, science, humanities, etc.)
- Education Courses:
- EDU 187: Teaching and Learning for All
- EDU 216: Foundations of Education
- EDU 250: Teacher Licensure Preparation
- EDU 279: Literacy Development & Instruction
You’ll explore how children learn, what effective teaching looks like, and how schools function—all while earning credits that fully transfer toward a bachelor’s degree and K–12 teacher licensure.
🏛️ Transfer-Ready, Fully Aligned
Our Teacher Prep degrees are part of the Uniform Articulation Agreement with the UNC System, ensuring a seamless transfer experience to schools such as:
- Fayetteville State University
- UNC Pembroke
- UNC Wilmington
- NC State University
- …and more!
✅ To stay eligible for transfer and licensure:
- Maintain a 2.7 GPA or higher
- Earn a grade of C or better in all courses
🔗 View UNC Transfer Guides
💡 Quick Facts
- ⏳ Program Length: 4 semesters (can be accelerated)
- 💻 Format: In-person, online, and hybrid
- 📍 Location: Main Campus or 100% online
- 🎯 Outcome: Transfer to a bachelor’s program + pathway to becoming a licensed K–12 teacher
👩🏫 Program Contact
Have questions about which pathway is right for you? Want to learn more about careers in education?
Dr. Rondell Bennett
Department Chair, Education Programs
📧 bennettr@faytechcc.edu
📞 (910) 678-9788
📍 301 Cumberland Hall
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