The mission of the Department of Education teacher is the preparation for teachers who will serve as change agents in the field of education who use emerging technologies, develop holistic approaches to teaching and learning, and employ culturally relevant pedagogical strategies to meet the demands of 21st Century culturally and exceptionally diverse students. 

The Department of Education offers two licensure programs sanctioned by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) one in Elementary Education and one in Health and Physical Education.