Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate

C55490

The Elementary Education Residency Certificate curriculum provides a course of study leading to the development of the general pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. 

Course work includes learning theory, instructional/educational technology, diverse learners, school policies and procedures, expectations and responsibilities of educators, teaching strategies/methods for specific content/specialty areas, formative/summative assessment, data informed practice, and classroom organization/management to enhance learning.

Graduates should meet general pedagogical competencies and demonstrate effective teaching practices. Additional requirements, such as pre-service training, passing the state required assessments, and the criteria included in the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation System, are required for licensure. 

The Residency Licensure program is designed for college graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field and desire to become an elementary education (K-6) teacher.

For admission into the program, the candidate must: 

• Complete an electronic application through the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) for James Sprunt Community College admittance. 
• Be a U.S. citizen, or eligible for employment. 
• Have completed a bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 GPA or higher. 
• Have completed 24 hours of coursework in the requested licensure area or passed the North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE) required content area examination(s) for the requested licensure area. 
• Submit transcripts.
• Be employed by a local LEA.
• Have completed professional development training required by the LEA.

A grade of “C” or higher in all courses is required to complete the certificate.