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Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate REVISED

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 2025

Fall Semester

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

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
EDU 277	Integr CU Inst: Math/Science	2	3	3
EDU 278	Integr CU Inst: Soc Stu/ELA	2	3	3
	Total:	4	6	6

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
EDU 283	Educator Preparation Practicum	2	3	0	3
	Total:	2	3	0	3

Total Credit Hours: 18

C55490