November 4, 2015
Apply Now for ECU’s Online Teacher Education Partnership
Do you want to be a part of a profession that makes all others possible?
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you want a career that is meaningful, challenging, and creative?
Are you looking for a degree program that will fit your busy lifestyle?
If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then you should become a teacher through State Employees’ Credit Union Partnership East!
East Carolina University offers four-year teaching degrees through the State Employees’ Credit Union Partnership East (SECU PE). Students take the first two years of specific college transfer courses at any NC Community College and enter ECU as juniors to complete – a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Special Education – General Curriculum, or Middle Grades Education. The online option for Middle Grades Education includes concentrations in language arts and social studies. All SECU Partnership East coursework is offered through online instruction with classroom learning experiences in your local schools. Students participate in a full-time internship at the culmination of the degree coursework.
Applications for 2016 cohorts are now open. Test scores from the Praxis Core for Educators, prerequisite coursework, an interview, and a minimum GPA are required for admission to SECU PE. Applicants must meet minimum transfer admission requirements to East Carolina University to be eligible to participate.
| Degree Program | Beginning Semester | Application Deadline |
| Elementary Education (Full-time) | Summer | January 15 |
| Elementary Education (Part-time) | Fall | February 15 |
| Special Education (Part-time) | Summer | January 15 |
| Middle Grades Language Arts and Social Studies (Part-time) | Fall | February 15 |
Graduates from SECU PE have a high rate of employment with the majority finding jobs right in their home counties. The convenience of online course delivery, field work close to home, and an opportunity to shape future generations are all reasons YOU should consider this opportunity.
For more information or to apply, contact the SECU Partnership East Coordinator for your region. Contact information is located at www.edu.edu/pe.