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"I want to teach at the middle school level because the students are at the point where they can be still creative and they are beginning to form their own opinions. They are fragile, and I want every person that comes through my classroom door to know that no matter what, they will have someone who is invested in their success." "You truly feel like you are a part of a great family here. The Teacher Education program is one of the best in North Carolina, and the teachers here truly prepare you for life and teaching after college. Catawba is unmatched in its variety of available classes, which give you all the necessary tools to succeed..." "I chose Elementary Education because I love working with children and I believe they truly are our future. Everything would fall short of being a part of molding and shaping children's minds to be aspired and successful intellectuals as they grow into young adults..." "The Teacher Education program here is great, and I have professors that take the time to understand my strengths and weaknesses in order to improve my skills. These experiences have provided me with the preparation and confidence that I need to be successful in the future..." "Catawba gave me a wonderful scholarship and the Education program has given me opportunities to see different types of schools to understand the situations teachers have to deal with, which prepares me for the workforce. The department has great professors that are mentors and keeps their students on track with the program." "I chose Elementary Education because I love younger kids, I coach a swim team during the summers and I always worked with kids that were five and six years old and I fell in love with that age group and knew that I wanted to teach Elementary school." "I looked at a variety of schools, but chose Catawba because it is a small school that is close to home. Here, you are more than a number. The Teacher Education Program is full of professors that truly care for their students. Everyday they push students to meet their potential." "I credit the quality of the classes I have taken at Catawba College for raising the bar for my writing. The professors at Catawba have taught me how to express myself in a professional manner.The master's program has taught me more than I ever imagined. It has been the most rewarding professional experience of my career." "I feel that the education I received during my time at Catawba was more than just theory. It was knowledge that I could apply in my everyday life as an educator. My experience at Catawba prepared me with the knowledge and confidence to work with a variety of students, parents, co-workers..." "Once I found out Catawba had an amazing teaching program, and that I could continue playing soccer in Division II, I was hooked. My professors informed me of the opportunities in North Carolina and after my first few years, it had grown on me and I decided I could see myself staying."

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Undergraduate Majors:
• B.A., Elementary Education
• B.A., Middle School Education
   Specialization:   
   - Language Arts
   - Mathematics
   - Science
   - Social Studies
• B.A., Special Education
   Concentrations in:
   - Elementary
   - Middle & High School Language Arts
   - Middle & High School Mathematics
   - Middle & High School Science
   - Middle & High School Social Studies

Minors:
• Secondary Education: (9-12)
• Special Subject Areas: (K-12)

Licensure Programs:
• Teacher Licensure

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Degree Offered:
• M.Ed., Elementary Education

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