UNC Charlotte
Misty Hathcook
College of Ed./Room 131 Charlotte, NC 28223 (704) 687-8827 Fax: (704) 687-4172 mchathco@uncc.edu
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers an exciting opportunity to study at the fourth largest public university in the state, located in one of the South’s premier cities.
Campus/Community
Total student enrollment 21,600 with 49 States and 99 out of 100 NC counties represented, and over 600 international students from over 70 different Foreign countries
Minority Students comprise 25% of UNC Charlotte’s student body. African American 14.25%, Native American 0.3%, Asian 4.59%, Hispanic 2.6%, and Non Resident Alien 3.2%
Doctoral / Research Intensive University, Degrees offered include undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral
Housing
Variety of options from traditional university high-rises, residence halls, suites, or apartments
Witherspoon Hall, an exclusive apartment-style residence
Academics
Center for Academic Excellence, Career Center, Writing Resources Center, and Counseling Center
The Honors College
Priority Registration
Residence Life
SOAR (Student Orientation Advising Registration)
Student Government Association/Student Media/University Program Board
Education Abroad and Cross-cultural Opportunities
Greek Life
Athletics, Intramural, and Recreational Services
Leadership Opportunities
Community service projects: Operation Christmas Child, CIS, Child’s Place, and Special Olympics
Student-governed committees and recruitment experiences
Emerging Leaders Program for freshmen
PILOT (Programs in Leadership and Organizational Training)
SNEA (Student National Education Association)
Outstanding Programmatic Features
Freshman retreat and ropes course
Personalized attention
Small number (approximately 30) of Fellows per class
Weekly seminars
Four-year program plan
Partnership with surrounding school systems
Collaboration with National Board Certified teachers
Academic advising by the Teacher Education Advising and Licensure Office
College of Education faculty teach introductory education classes
Out-of-state experiential learning opportunities
Teacher Licensure Areas
Birth – Kindergarten, Art, Dance, Theatre, and Music Education (K-12), Special Education
Foreign Language (K-12), Elementary (K-6), Middle Grades (7-9), and Secondary Education (9-12)
Teaching Experiences
Diverse field experiences in local classrooms beginning in the freshman year
2 year mentor program with Nationally Board Certified and/or master teachers
