Preparing quality educators is a cornerstone of App State’s past, present and future. When it comes to teacher education, the state and region look FIRST to App State for innovative instruction, faculty excellence and student success.
App State offers one of the largest undergraduate teacher preparation programs in North Carolina, with at least one graduate teaching in every county.
Educator Preparation Programs
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) offers nine Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs). To learn more about the programs, click the links below or contact the program director listed below.
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What is the difference between CAS and RCOE?
CAS is the College of Arts and Sciences, where EPPs are housed in 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.
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 RCOE's 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.
Resources
Student Teacher Awards
Between the fall and spring semesters, App State student teachers are nominated for Student Teacher of the Year, an award recognizing their professionalism and effectiveness in the classroom.
Students are nominated by their clinical educators, field supervisors and/or faculty members. Nominated students then submit a reflective narrative on their student teaching experience and three letters of recommendation from their field supervisor, clinical educator, principal/administrative designee at the school where they completed their student teaching, or App State faculty members. Up to four finalists for each semester (fall and spring) are selected to compete for the top award.
2024-25
Alec Rogers (B.S. Middle Grades Education)
Read the RCOE announcement about Rogers and the finalists here.
2023-24
Gracie Bullington (B.S. History/Social Studies Education)
Read the RCOE announcement about Bullington and the finalists here.
2022-23
Kale Barnes (B.M. Music Education)
Read the RCOE announcement about Barnes here.
Read the RCOE announcement about the 2022-23 finalists here.
2021-22
Bevin Hunter (B.S. Special Education, General Curriculum)
Read the RCOE announcement about Hunter here.
Read the RCOE announcement about the 2021-22 finalists here.
2020-21
Nathan Hartman (B.M. Instrumental Music Education)
Read the RCOE announcement about Hartman here.
Read the RCOE announcement about the 2020-21 finalists here.
2019-20
Brandon Moore (B.S. English, Secondary Education)
Read the Appalachian Today announcement here.
2018-19
Kenley Little (B.S. History/Social Studies Education)
Read the Appalachian Today announcement here.
2017-18
Adam Moore (B.S. History/Social Studies Education)
Read the Appalachian Today announcement here.
2016-17
Judson MacDonald (B.S. Spanish Education)
Read the Appalachian Today announcement here.