UNC Charlotte
Dr. Misty Hathcock
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 24,700 with close to 4,000 new freshmen this year. Student/Faculty 14:1
• 4th largest university out of the 16 members of the University of North Carolina System
• Students from 46 states and 89 different foreign countries
• Minority Students comprise 26% of UNC Charlotte’s student body. African American 15%, Native American 0.3%, Asian 5%, Hispanic 4%, and Non Resident Immigrants 2%
• Doctoral/Research Intensive institution with programs leading to bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees
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 • New Student Union including a 210 seat movie theater, game room, over 8 different dining options
• 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
Enhancement Opportunities • Bank of America Teaching in Excellence Award Ceremony
• Diversity Education/Multicultural Education seminars
• Leadership seminars
• Opportunities to meet and collaborate with community leaders
• Senior Banquet
• Celebration of Teaching
