Contact(s): Jaime Shelton
The Birth Through Kindergarten Residency Certificate program is designed for individuals
currently working in a NC Pre-K classroom in a licensed childcare facility or in a
public school system who wish to earn licensure certification to teach Birth Through
Kindergarten by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The curriculum
builds on candidates' hands-on classroom experience by developing the pedagogical
competencies needed for effective early childhood teaching, including coursework in
learning theory, instructional technology, school policies and procedures, and the
expectations and responsibilities of educators. Candidates also study teaching strategies
and methods for specific content and specialty areas, formative and summative assessment,
data-informed instructional practice, and classroom organization and management approaches
that support a wide range of student learning needs. Upon completion, graduates will
have demonstrated the pedagogical competencies and effective teaching practices required
for licensure. To become fully licensed, candidates must also complete pre-service
training, pass all state-required assessments, and meet the criteria outlined in the
North Carolina Teacher Evaluation System.
Eligibility:
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Hold a bachelor's degree (in any field)
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Have a minimum of 24 hours of General Education coursework
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Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 across 18 hours of General Education coursework
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Be employed full-time in an NC Pre-K classroom (in child care or school system)
Cost and Financial Assistance:
Funding may be available from the following methods:
Residency Licensure Certificate - Birth Through Kindergarten - C55500
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| EDU 246 |
Early Dev, Well Being & Res
|
3 |
| EDU 255 |
Curr Strat & Learn Exp BK
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Spring |
| EDU 260 |
BK Assmt & Fam Collab
|
3 |
| EDU 266 |
Lang & Lit Dev BK
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Second Year |
| Fall |
| EDU 267 |
Math Foundations BK
|
3 |
| EDU 283 |
Educator Preparation Practicum
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
18
|
