From day one, Queens is committed to providing hands-on, experiential learning to its students. This is especially true for students in the Cato School of Education. While obtaining a firm foundation, Cato students are empowered to practice methodologies while developing their own intentional teaching philosophies. Student quickly learning that leadership development is at the forefront of our programs. Our programs are positioned to prepare students for a successful and fulfilling career in education—with supportive, reputable and highly-qualified faculty, close partnerships with local schools and a distinctive curriculum.
Undergraduate Programs
Secondary Education Minor
The Secondary Education Minor is available to students who are interested in teaching their respective content area at the high school level majoring in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Science
- Earth Science
- English
- History
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Spanish (K-12)
- French (K-12)
A New M.Ed. Program Designed For You
Seven specialized focus areas to explore.
Graduate Programs
- Master of Arts in Educational Leadership - Online
- Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education (K-6)
- Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education (9-12)
- Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Language (K-12)
- Master of Education in Specialized Focus Areas: Instructional Technology, Literacy K-12, Academically or Intellectually Gifted, Special Education, STEM, Curriculum and Instruction, and Higher Education.
Add-On Licensure and Certificate Programs
- Academically or Intellectually Gifted K-12
- Instructional Technology
- Literacy K-12
- Special Education
- STEM
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Higher Education
Other Programs
"The support of my professors throughout the experience enabled me to improve my lesson plans each time and gave me the confidence to push not only myself, but also the students in my clinical placements. I finished the semester feeling confident that I can be an effective teacher in the future and knowing that the foundations laid by my professors in the Cato School of Education will lead to rewarding and valuable learning experiences." -Julie Mansius '17
Program Effectiveness
The Teacher Education Programs at Queens are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Learn more about program effectiveness.
Cato School of Education Board of Advisors
Ann Clark, Former Superintendent, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Alejandra Garcia, Governor's Village STEM Academy
Glenda Jones, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Cabarrus County Schools
Edward Poe, Partner; Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein LLP
Lauren Fowler, Principal, Myers Park Traditional Elementary School
Sherry Sigmon, Retired Principal, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
John Tate, Former Member, NC Board of Education
Dr. Ricky Woods, Senior Minister, First Baptist Church West
