Next Stop: Teach UCPS - Wingate University
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Next Stop: Teach UCPS - Wingate University
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Transfer Student Requirements
Two-Year Degree Plan
Four-Year Degree Plan
Next Stop: Teach UCPS has four pathways;
three
for high school students and
one
for current instructional assistants who intend to pursue careers as licensed teachers. Current UCPS high school students can begin taking classes in ninth grade, earn an associate's degree from South Piedmont Community College, and then enroll in the Road to Wingate program to complete a bachelor's degree.
Current UCPS instructional assistants can follow a similar path to become a licensed teacher. The
Wingate Online Program
is 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
Earn an Associate's Degree from South Piedmont Community College
Apply/receive the
Gateway to Wingate Scholarship
that provides the cost of tuition at no more than $2,500 per academic year
Become a classroom teacher within two to four years of earning the bachelor's degree
UCPS Scholarship - UCPS pays up to $2,500 per year of tuition
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 of science in Elementary Education, K-6
Apply
Complete the
Wingate Online program application
. Contact Sandy Leyva,
s.leyva@wingate.edu
or (704) 233-8075, with any questions about the application process.
Questions?
Dr. Charlesa Hann
c.hann@wingate.edu
General Inquiries
WUonline-grp@wingate.edu
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APPLY
REQUEST INFORMATION
Transfer Student Requirements
Two-Year Degree Plan
Four-Year Degree Plan
Next Stop: Teach UCPS has four pathways;
three
for high school students and
one
for current instructional assistants who intend to pursue careers as licensed teachers. Current UCPS high school students can begin taking classes in ninth grade, earn an associate's degree from South Piedmont Community College, and then enroll in the Road to Wingate program to complete a bachelor's degree.
Current UCPS instructional assistants can follow a similar path to become a licensed teacher. The
Wingate Online Program
is 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
Earn an Associate's Degree from South Piedmont Community College
Apply/receive the
Gateway to Wingate Scholarship
that provides the cost of tuition at no more than $2,500 per academic year
Become a classroom teacher within two to four years of earning the bachelor's degree
UCPS Scholarship - UCPS pays up to $2,500 per year of tuition
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 of science in Elementary Education, K-6
Apply
Complete the
Wingate Online program application
. Contact Sandy Leyva,
s.leyva@wingate.edu
or (704) 233-8075, with any questions about the application process.
Questions?
Dr. Charlesa Hann
c.hann@wingate.edu
General Inquiries
WUonline-grp@wingate.edu
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