Teacher Assistant to Teacher
UCPS Pathway to Teach
The UCPS Pathway to Teach is specifically designed to develop the internal teaching talent of current instructional assistants who intend to pursue careers as licensed teachers. This scholarship opportunity is made possible by a collaborative recruitment and retention partnership between Union County Public Schools and Wingate University.
Incentives
- TA’s that complete the program will be offered a teaching position with UCPS
- Paid field experience
- Reduced cost $420.00 per credit hour
- UCPS Scholarships of $4,500
Qualifications
- At least 1 year service in current Instructional Assistant position with UCPS
- Must be willing to be a teacher within UCPS district for 3 years after successful completion of the degree program
Additional Details
- Participants must have an Associate Degree or equivalent
- 60 additional hours (approximately 2 years) of coursework will result in a bachelor’s in Educational Studies
Apply
Complete the Adult Bachelor Degree program application at Wingate. Contact Sandy Leyva, s.leyva@wingate.edu or (704) 233-8075, with any questions about the application process.