ECSU and Lenoir-Rhyne University Partnership to Expand the Number of Teachers in North Carolina
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on June 17, 2022 Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) launched a new partnership on June 1 to expand the number of teachers in the state. Students and alumni from ECSU will have priority admission to LRU’s Masters in Art of Teaching (MAT) degree which they can complete online, at their own pace and with a 10-20% tuition discount depending on the number of people enrolled in the program. In addition, LRU will waive the MAT application fee. “African American teachers are underrepresented in schools across our nation, and it’s important that we have a diversified educator workforce that is representative of our student populations,” says ECSU Provost Dr. Farrah Ward. “This partnership will help create the next generation of leaders in education while supporting ECSU students and alumni with a rewarding teaching career.” “This collaboration between Elizabeth City State University and Lenoir-Rhyne creates a seamless pathway for students to achieve a master’s degree in teaching while serving in the classroom,” says Dr. Amy Wood, Assistant Provost and Dean of The Graduate School at LRU. “The agreement ensures that we recruit and prepare the next generation of teachers through a high-quality pathway that diversifies and strengthens the education workforce.” The MAT program is a 100% online, self-paced degree. Students can complete the 34 credits required for a teaching license in Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Physical Education and Music in as little as 12 months. “We’re excited to offer an interactive, online classroom environment that offers a convenient class schedule,” says Dr. Sharon Raynor, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. “That makes this program ideal for working adults who may need to stay in this region. They can leverage the resources at both universities. We can help you with your application, financial aid, and provide face-to-face faculty support to help you be successful in pursuing a master’s degree, as well as a teaching license.” SOURCE Elizabeth City State University If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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