Wingate University

Year 1
Students take university foundations courses, prerequisite courses and introductory education courses.

Year 2
During the second year, students apply for admission to the School of Education. They continue taking university foundations courses, prerequisite courses and general education courses.

Year 3
During the third year, students take content and specialty area education courses. 

Year 4 
During the fourth year, students complete content and specialty area eduction courses. They also complete a 16-week student teaching experience.  

Students have numerous opportunities for field-based experiences  throughout the Wingate University teacher education program. The sequence of field-based experiences allows transition from general to specialized knowledge and from short-term observational, tutorial and small-group settings to a semester of full-time student teaching.

Students at Wingate University complete coursework focused on multicultural education and meeting the needs of exceptional children. Through field experiences they have opportunities to work with professional educators to learn techniques and strategies for working with all learners.

Each student is assigned an academic advisor who works within the School of Education. Advisors support students throughout the program to ensure students stay on track. They are available whenever students have questions, concerns, or needs. Additionally, they help connect students to other resources on campus. Professors are readily available to support students with field experiences and assignments. Additionally, each student is assigned a university supervisor and clinical educator to support and guide them while they student teach.  

The Wingate University School of Education faculty and staff review student learning and program goals annually to ensure that our programs are providing the preparation our students need to successfully enter the education profession. We partner with local school districts to ensure that our students have quality experiences in both the university classroom and in K – 12 classrooms. Our Teacher Education Committee consists of stakeholders from all aspects of the professional educator community. Members of this committee continuously monitor and review our programs.