Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate

Curriculum Description

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 following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.  

Certificate

C55490
NC CIP: 13.0101
Day, Online
POS Approved: Fall 2023

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
EDU 270 Effective Instructional Enviro 2 0 0 2
EDU 272 Technology, Data, and Assess 2 3 0 3
EDU 279 Literacy Develop and Instruct 3 3 0 4
  Total: 7 6 0 9

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
EDU 277 Integr CU Inst: Math/Science 2 3 0 3
EDU 278 Integr CU Inst: Soc Stu/ELA 2 3 0 3
EDU 283 Educator Preparation Practicum 2 3 0 3
  Total: 6 9 0 9

Total Credit Hours: 18

C55490