Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education / Literacy
North Carolina Central University

Program Details

You can pursue a concentration in literacy with the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education / Literacy from NCCU. This online program appeals to teacher and instructional assistants seeking bachelor’s degrees in elementary education.

The rigorous online elementary education program integrates skills, content knowledge, and pedagogy. You prepare to teach in diverse cultural contexts through the following:

  • Extensive field experiences
  • Course assignments
  • Required licensure assessments

While this degree leads to an initial K-6 teaching license (in North Carolina), the literacy concentration enhances your skills for assessing and teaching literacy and language concepts for those in kindergarten through sixth grade. You learn reading foundations and comprehension as well as the integration of writing and reading across the curriculum.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

North Carolina Central University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.7 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

PRAXIS

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score, Criminal Background Check, Additional Materials May Be Required