Approved Programs

For entities interested in seeking initial authorization to be a recognized educator preparation program, the process for application is here. 

To search which EPPs offer a program in a specific licensure area, please use the explorer tool found at TeachNC 

Approved Licensing Areas for EPPs (2022-2023)

EPP Name EPP Licensing Areas Offered EPP Primary Contact EPP General Information Phone Number EPP Licensure Officer Contact EPP Residency Program Contact EPP Classification Next State Authorization Renewal
Appalachian State University Approved License Areas Dr. Terry McClannon 828.262.6107 Dr. Terry McClannon Dr. Terry McClannon NC Public IHE 12/31/2025
Aspire Teacher Prep Approved License Areas Dr. Frederica Nash 919.423.0611 Dr. Frederica Nash Dr. Frederica Nash NC Alternative 9/30/2025
Barton College Approved License Areas Dr. Jackie Ennis 252.399.6434 Dr. Jackie Ennis Dr. Jackie Ennis NC Private IHE 9/30/2025
Belmont Abbey College Approved License Areas Dr. Mary Stratton Powell 704.461.7800 Dr. Judith McDonald Dr. Sara Davis Powell NC Private IHE 3/31/2025
Bennett College Approved License Areas Dr. Annie Harrison 336-517-2178 Dr. Annie Harrison NC Private IHE 6/30/2023
Brevard College Approved License Areas Megan Keiser 828.641.0123 Dr. Betsy Burrows Dr. Betsy Burrows NC Private IHE 6/30/2025
Campbell University Approved License Areas Dr. Chris Godwin 910.814.4331 Charity Tart Dr. Chris Godwin NC Private IHE 3/31/2023
Catawba College Approved License Areas Dr. Kim Creamer 704.637.4461 Dr. Kim Creamer Dr. Larry Cartner NC Private IHE 12/31/2025
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CCTI:Durham		 Approved License Areas Lisa Sonricker 336.430.8344 Lisa Sonricker Lisa Sonricker NC Alternative 12/31/2024
Chowan University Approved License Areas Dr. Brenda S. Tinkham 252.398.1224 Dr. Brenda S. Tinkham Dr. Brenda S. Tinkham NC Private IHE 12/31/2025
CMS Teaching Residency Approved License Areas Shannon Stehmeier 980.344.7523 Shannon Stehmeier Elisabeth Wilson NC Alternative 12/31/2024
Duke University Approved License Areas Dr. Susan Wynn 919.660.3075 Dr. Kristen R. Stephens NC Private IHE 3/31/2023
East Carolina University Approved License Areas Dr. Vivian Martin Covington 252.328.2156 Dr. Vivian Martin Covington Dr. Nicole Smith NC Public IHE 3/31/2025
Elizabeth City State University Approved License Areas Dr. Gena Southall 252.335.3298 Dr. Gena Southall Dr. Cheryl Luton NC Public IHE 3/31/2025
Elon University Approved License Areas Dr. Ann Bullock 336.278.5900 Dr. Ann Bullock NC Private IHE 3/31/2023
Fayetteville State University Approved License Areas Dr. Chandrika Johnson 910.672.1265 Dr. Jenny Washington Christy Thomas-James NC Public IHE 3/31/2023
Gardner-Webb University Approved License Areas Dr. Prince Hycy Bull 704.406.3030 Julie May Clark Julie May Clark NC Private IHE 3/31/2025
Greensboro College Approved License Areas Dr. Rebecca Blomgren 336.272.7102 Dr. Rebecca Blomgren Pamela Bennett NC Private IHE 3/31/2023
Guilford College Approved License Areas Deedee Pearman 336.316.2270 Deedee Pearman Dr. Julie Burke NC Private IHE 9/30/2025
Guilford County Schools ACT Approved License Areas Dr. Flora Luk 336.378.8823 Terrik Higgins Terrik Higgins NC Alternative 12/31/2024
High Point University Approved License Areas Dr. Amy Holcombe 336.841.9000 Dr. Amy Holcombe Dr. Sarah Vess NC Private IHE 3/31/2024
Lees-McRae College Approved License Areas Dr. Pam Vesely 828.898.8734 Dr. Pam Vesely Dr. Pam Vesely NC Private IHE 9/30/2023
Lenoir-Rhyne University Approved License Areas Dr. Hank Weddington 828.328.7565 Dr. Hank Weddington Dr.Amy Rottmann NC Private IHE 3/31/2023
Livingstone College Approved License Areas Dr. Tarsha Winston Reid 704.216.6899 Dr. Tarsha Winston Reid Dr. Tarsha Winston Reid NC Private IHE 9/30/2024
Mars Hill University Approved License Areas Dr. Susan Stigall 828.689.1177 Dr. Chris Cain Dr. Chris Cain NC Private IHE 9/30/2025
Meredith College Approved License Areas Dr. Heather Bower 919.760.8061 Dr. Jennifer Olson Dr. Heather Bower NC Private IHE 9/30/2024
Methodist University Approved License Areas Dr. Jessica Redcay 910.630.7060 Dr. Patricia Fecher Dr. Patricia Fecher NC Private IHE 12/31/2025
Mid-Atlantic Christian University Approved License Areas Dr. Beth Strecker 252.334.2054 Dr. Beth Strecker NC Private IHE 3/31/2024
Montreat College Approved License Areas Dr. Linda Neuzil 828.669.8012 Dr. Linda Neuzil Dr. Linda Neuzil NC Private IHE 12/31/2025
North Carolina A&T University Approved License Areas Ms. Sharisa Romney 336.334.7757 Dr. Kimberly Erwin Dr. Cailisha Petty NC Public IHE 6/30/2023
North Carolina Central University Approved License Areas Dr. Jeffrey M. Warren 919.530.6466 Dr. Jeffrey M. Warren Dr. Audrey Beard NC Public IHE 12/31/2025
North Carolina State University Approved License Areas Dr. Erin Thomas Horne 919.515.5514 Dr. Erin Thomas Horne Dr. Alison Winzel NC Public IHE 12/31/2025
North Carolina Wesleyan College Approved License Areas Dr. Kelvin Spragley 252.985.5165 Dr. Danielle Madrazo Stephanie Hilton NC Private IHE 9/30/2025
Pathway to Practice NC Approved License Areas Dr. Alison Winzeler 919.513.2802 Dr. Alison Winzeler Dr. Alison Winzeler NC Alternative 12/31/2025
Pfeiffer University Approved License Areas Dr. Christopher Boe 704.463.3151 Dr. Christopher Boe Dr. Chris Murray NC Private IHE 9/30/2024
Queens University of Charlotte Approved License Areas Dr. Amy Thornburg 704.337.2565 Dr. Amy Thornburg Somer Saunders NC Private IHE 12/31/2024
Saint Augustine's University Approved License Areas Dr. Wanda Coneal 919.516.4116 E. Nicole Lee NC Private IHE 6/30/2023
Salem College Approved License Areas Dr. Sheryl Long 336.721.2658 Dr. Sheryl Long Dr. Sheryl Long NC Private IHE 6/30/2023
Shaw University Approved License Areas Dr. Lucy Wilson 919.719.1995 Dr. Paula Moten-Tolson Dr. Paula Moten-Tolson NC Private IHE 3/31/2023
St. Andrew's University Approved License Areas Dr. Robin Calcutt 910.277.5298 Dr. Robin Calcutt Dr. Robin Calcutt NC Private IHE 6/30/2023
Teachers of Tomorrow Approved License Areas Emily Walla 281.822.9528 Ieiesha Dillon Lauren Poe Not NC, Alternative 6/30/2023
University of Mount Olive Approved License Areas Dr. Amanda Bullard-Maxwell 919.658.2502 Dr. Amanda Bullard-Maxwell Dr. Amanda Bullard-Maxwell NC Private IHE 3/31/2025
UNC-Asheville Approved License Areas Dr. Kim Brown 828.258.7730 Dr. Kim Brown NC Public IHE 3/31/2023
UNC-Chapel Hill Approved License Areas Dr. Diana Lys 919.966.1346 Dr. Diana Lys NC Public IHE 3/31/2023
UNC-Charlotte Approved License Areas Dr. Teresa Petty 704.687.0995 Liz Adkisson Dr. Brad Smith NC Public IHE 6/30/2023
UNC-Greensboro Approved License Areas Dr. Christina O'Connor 336.334.3410 Dr. Jacqueline Dozier Amanda Shirk NC Public IHE 3/31/2025
UNC-Pembroke Approved License Areas Dr. Lisa Mitchell 910.521.6539 Dr. Loury Floyd Dr. Lisa Mitchell NC Public IHE 6/30/2023
UNC-Wilmington Approved License Areas Dr. Angela Housand 910.962.3350 Logan McKnight Nicole Geczi NC Public IHE 3/31/2024
University of Phoenix Approved License Areas Dr. Pamela Roggeman 800-328-0529 Jennifer Blickensdorf
Wake Forest University Approved License Areas Dr. Alan Brown 336.758.5341 Dr. Neelam Awan NC Private IHE 3/31/2024
Wake Forest University - School of Professional Studies (Online) Approved License Areas Adam Dovico 704.317.4017 Adam Dovico NC Private IHE
Western Carolina University Approved License Areas Dr. Patricia Bricker 828.227.7027 Rachel Wike Rachel Wike NC Public IHE 12/31/2025
Western Governors University Approved License Areas Dr. Verna Lowe 866.225.5948 Katie Richardson Robert Hall Not NC, Online IHE 9/30/2025
William Peace University Approved License Areas Dr. Jennifer Russell 919.508.2291 Dr. Jennifer Russell Dr. Jennifer Russell NC Private IHE 3/31/2023
Wingate University Approved License Areas Dr. Charlesa Hann 704.233.6035 Karen Morgal Dr. Janet Jenkins NC Private IHE 3/31/2024
Winston-Salem State University Approved License Areas Dr. Cynthia Williams Brown 336.750.2587 Jamilla Shepperson Jamilla Shepperson NC Public IHE 12/31/2025
#T.E.A.C.H. Approved License Areas Barbara Yearby-Kilgore 877.373.2660 Dr. Jessie E. Kilgore, Jr. Meagan Brown Not NC, Alternative 9/30/2023
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