Why become a teacher at Appalachian?
Preparing quality educators is a cornerstone of Appalachian’s past, present and future. When it comes to teacher education, the state and region look FIRST to Appalachian for innovative instruction, faculty excellence and student success.
Appalachian offers one of the largest undergraduate teacher preparation programs in North Carolina, graduating approximately 500 teachers a year. With so many teacher education graduates working in the state, there is at least one graduate teaching in every county in North Carolina.
What is the difference between CAS and RCOE?
CAS is the College of Arts and Sciences, where Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) are housed by various departments. Students receive instruction from faculty in the content area with experience in K-12 education.
RCOE is the Reich College of Education where many other teaching requirements and courses will take place in the process of earning your degree if you decide to become a teacher.
Housed in RCOE, the James Center for Student Success and Advising prepares future educators for teaching, leadership, service and learning through advising, professional development and student-focused programming.
Click the following links to view resources from the RCOE and the James Center:
RCOE Teacher Education Program
All EPP majors will need to apply for admission to RCOE's teacher education program because admission is required in order to take advanced education courses. EPP majors in CAS programs graduate in CAS, not RCOE. However, admission to the teacher education program is a requirement for any student seeking licensure. If you have questions or difficulties with the application process, contact the appropriate program director (see below).
French & Francophone Studies, Education (K-12)
Program Director: Dr. Paul Sebastian (sebastianpl@appstate.edu)
