Contact(s): Sue Drake
The High School Science Residency Certificate program provides a course of study leading
to the pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach science at the
high school level by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The curriculum
includes coursework in learning theory, instructional technology, school policies
and procedures, and the expectations and responsibilities of educators, along with
teaching strategies and methods tailored to specific content and specialty areas.
Candidates also study formative and summative assessment, data-informed instructional
practice, and classroom organization and management approaches designed to enhance
learning for a wide range of student learning needs. Upon completion, graduates will
have 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 relevant science 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 at a public or charter school for High School Science.
Cost and Financial Assistance:
Funding may be available from the following methods:
Residency Licensure Certificate - High School Science - C55520
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| EDU 270 |
Effective Instructional Enviroments
|
2 |
| EDU 272 |
Technology, Data, and Assessment
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
5
|
| Spring |
| EDU 273 |
Instructional Methods for High School Science
|
4 |
| EDU 274 |
Applying Scientific Inquiry in High School Science
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
7
|
| Second Year |
| Fall |
| EDU 230 |
Development, Diversity and Resilience in Youth and Secondary Students
|
3 |
| EDU 283 |
Educator Preparation Practicum
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
18
|
