Graduate Teaching Degrees
Educating future teachers has been a passion of ours since WCU began as a teaching college in 1889. With that, we pride ourselves on continuing to offer unparalleled teacher education programs for professionals pursuing an advanced degree.
If you have a bachelor’s degree and would like to teach...
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) allows you to earn an advanced degree and a teaching license at the same time.
If you already have a teaching license...
And would like an advanced degree, the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) is designed for you.
There are a number of residential and distance programs available, covering an array of concentrations. Whether you're looking to pursue a master's degree full-time, part-time, online or with us here in Cullowhee, there's a program to fit the path that you're on.
Alternative Licensure
If you are a college graduate looking for a career change, Western Carolina University's alternative licensure programs may be a good fit for you. An alternate route to teaching in NC allows you to obtain a position and begin teaching right away, without any prior teacher training or experience.
