WSE Application & Requirements
New Online Admission Application
The Watson School of Education application is now online. Log on to your SeaPort account and scroll to the bottom (right) of the Student page to the School of Education Application. Follow the prompts to complete the application.
Watson School of Education Admission Deadlines:
To be admitted at the end of the Fall semester – December 1st
To be admitted at the end of the Spring semester – May 1st
To be admitted at the end of the Summer semester – August 1st
Your application, background questions and test scores must be submitted to the Watson School of Education by the deadline.
Requirements:
Students must be admitted into the WSE in order to take courses numbered above EDN/SED 303. To be admitted to the WSE and Teacher Education Program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of ENG 101/201 or 103, one math, and one natural science (life or physical) with lab with grades of "C" or better.
- Completion of EDN 200 "Teacher, School, and Society" and EDNL 200 with a grade of "C" or better.
- Completion of a minimum of 45 semester hours. A cumulative grade point average of 2.700 or better (4.0 scale) on work attempted at UNCW. Transfer students must have at least 12 hours completed at UNCW and also have a cumulative GPA of a 2.700.
- Passing scores on teacher education entry tests (Praxis I) specified and mandated by the Board of Education of the State of NC.
- Passing Scores for Praxis I: Reading= 176, Writing= 173, Math= 173, or a combined total score of 522
- Praxis registration information: Contact UNCW’s Testing Center to register, 962-7444 or www.ets.org/praxis
- Students must request their Praxis scores be sent to UNCW, even if the test is taken on the UNCW campus.
- Praxis Information is available online at: http://www.uncw.edu/ed/advising/praxis.html
Effective for students seeking licensure for grades 9-12 entering UNCW in fall, 2009 or later:
Admission to the WSE will require successful completion of SEC 200, SEC 210, and SEC 220 with a grade of “C” or better. This is in lieu of EDN/EDNL 200. All other requirements will remain as stated above.
Download Application Forms:
WSE Application – Background Questions Form
If you have more questions about the admissions procedures or policies for the Watson School of Education, please refer to our Academic Advising website's FAQ pages.
If you have further questions, please contact the appropriate advisor, based on your status on the Student Classification Chart
For University (UNCW) Admissions Materials contact:
Admissions Office, UNCW
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-3297
(910) 962-3243
http://www.uncw.edu/admissions