Middle School Teacher Degree

Junior High and Middle School teachers emphasize an educational stage between primary school and high school. The more commonly adopted model of middle school goes through eighth grade allowing school districts and faculty to organize resources and departments to support the necessary expectations prior to a student moving to high school in the ninth grade. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer middle school teacher degrees.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

103 South Bldg Cb 9100, Chapel Hill, NC

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) is an urban research university, and one of that fastest growing among the 16 public universities in North Carolina.  It is located on a 1000-acre campus in the state's largest metropolitan area, and just two hours from mountains and three hours from the coast. UNC Charlotte ranks high for its academic quality, affordability, diversity, social engagement and international presence.

It offers competitive programs in research and the arts, excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and a range of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte currently offers 18 doctoral programs, 62 master's degree programs and 90 bachelor's degrees.

UNC Charlotte is committed to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region.

UNC Charlotte ranks among the top U.S. universities for the quality of its research programs. Research faculty members at UNC Charlotte receive substantial research contracts and grant funding.

History

UNC Charlotte was founded in September of 1946 as one of many universities established in cities after World War II. The high numbers of returning veterans and the technology boom created a higher demand for post-secondary education. To serve its many returning veterans, UNC Charlotte opened as "The Charlotte Center," offering evening classes at Charlotte's Central High School. The city's education and business members proposed to turn the High School into "Charlotte College" and offer two-year college courses.  Eventually, financial support for Charlotte College came from the State of North Carolina, which led to the search for land to support a college campus.

Charlotte College moved to a 1,000-acre campus just 10 miles from downtown Charlotte in 1961. In 1964, Charlotte College became a four-year, state-supported college. In 1965, it changed its name to the "University of North Carolina at Charlotte," becoming the fourth campus of the statewide university system. In 1969, UNC Charlotte began offering master's degree programs, and in 1992, it began offering doctoral degree programs.

UNC Charlotte is now the fourth largest of the 16 institutions within the University of North Carolina system, and the largest college in the Charlotte region.

Academics

The UNC-Charlotte's academic calendar follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer session.

UNC Charlotte is comprised of seven professional colleges.

Colleges and Schools

• Belk College of Business
• College of Arts and Architecture
• College of Computing and Informatics
• College of Education
• College of Health and Human Services
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• William States Lee College of Engineering
• University College
• Honors College
• Graduate School

Student Life

"Niner" or "49er" students at Charlotte can get involved in the more than 300 student groups, clubs and organizations available that focus on politics, the arts, public service, recreation, academics, research, and much more.

Many cultural events and performances are available on campus year round.  Campus recreation includes fitness classes, intramural sports and many adventure trips.

Campus housing is available, as are student health services, academic services, and many other resources.

UNC Charlotte offers a variety of dining options on campus, including the cafeterias at the residence halls, cafes, and the Student Union, which hosts Starbucks Coffee, and Bistro 49, among others. The UNC Charlotte Student Union also hosts retailers including like Barnes & Noble, The Campus Salon, and NinerTech Computer Store.

Traditions

The mascot of Charlotte's "49ers" is a 49er (gold digger) with a pickaxe. The UNC Charlotte school colors are green, white and gold.

Athletics

The UNC Charlotte "49ers" athletic teams compete on the NCAA Division I level and are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The department supports 16 sports teams, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football (in the fall of 2013)
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

Charlotte neighborhoods offer a lot of small-town charm, but there are many "big city" things to enjoy, such as the NASCAR Hall of Fame. There are big hotel chains, as well as more traditional bed and breakfasts with Southern charm. The local restaurants feature top chefs, and there is a selection of museums, galleries and other recreational activities available in this charming Southern city.

Students Enrolled in the Middle School Teacher Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers a bachelor's degree program in middle school teacher.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
  • Total Employment: 870
  • Average Annual Salary: $45350

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $46310

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).