The Meredith College Teaching Scholars Program will instill a sense of mission, service, and professionalism as we prepare model teachers and future leaders to excel in North Carolina’s public schools. Both Meredith Teaching Scholars and NC Teaching Fellows are members of the program.
The goals of the Meredith College Program are:
- To provide an academically and culturally enriched preparation program that extends beyond the regular college program;
- To provide opportunities and experiences that encourage the development of leaders and decision makers;
- To provide opportunities for building an understanding of education’s place in a greater social context;
- To improve the image of Teacher Education candidates and programs campus-wide;
- To recruit and retain greater numbers of minority teacher candidates in North Carolina.
Learning Outcomes: After completion of the Teaching Scholars Program, Meredith Teaching Scholars will:
- Embrace a sense of mission, service, and professionalism in preparation for classroom teaching;
- Respond socially, culturally and ethically to a diverse society and global community;
- Develop leadership skills and decision making skills;
- Exhibit an appreciation for an academically and culturally enriched preservice program.
Students selected as a Meredith College Teaching Scholar enjoy these unique components:
- An International Study Abroad opportunity;
- Monthly seminars designed around current topics in education;
- Focus on Excellence cultural and social events;
- Desirable two-year internships in one of the nation’s leading school systems;
- Service-learning opportunities;
- NC Teaching Licensure choices in Birth through Kindergarten, Elementary K-6, Middle Grades (6- 9) and Secondary (9-12) in English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Comprehensive Science and Specialized K-12 Certification in Spanish, Art, Music, Dance, Theater, Health and Physical Education, and 7-12 Family and Consumer Sciences;
- An Honors Core of 15–16 semester credit hours including an Honors Thesis.
Teaching Scholars are required to complete a minimum of 15–16 semester credit hours honors work as detailed below. This requirement includes passing a foundational honors course with a C or better during the first year. Those Scholars who are selected for the Meredith College Honors Program must also follow the prescribed honors curriculum. Students are asked to work carefully with their advisor to schedule a planned course of study which allows completion of the Honors Thesis prior to the semester of student teaching.
| Suggested Year | Course Options | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
Freshmen |
Should take one of the following: Honors Lab Science or Honors English ENG-111 |
3-4 |
|
Sophomore or Junior Year |
Honors Education: (Choice of Education EDU-150, EDU-232, EDU-234 or EDU-345) Honors Elective in major |
6 |
|
Junior or Senior Year |
Honors in Major Honors Thesis* |
3 3 |
|
Total Hours Honors Credit |
15-16 |
*The honors experience for Teaching Scholars will culminate in the Junior or Senior Year. Information regarding thesis guidelines and related forms may be found on the College Honors website. Scholars will not be allowed to enroll in any thesis coursework during the internship semester, and the thesis must be completed prior to the internship. More information about other Program requirements can be found in the Teaching Scholars Handbook.