Contact(s): Jaime Shelton
The Special Education Residency Certificate program provides a course of study leading
to the pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach Special Education
through 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 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 a school system in an Exceptional Children's classroom
Cost and Financial Assistance:
Funding may be available from the following methods:
Residency Licensure Certificate - Special Education - C55550
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| EDU 224 |
Found, Pol, & Prac in Spec Edu
|
3 |
| EDU 225 |
Inst & Beh Strat for Incl Clas
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Spring |
| EDU 264 |
Strat for Adpt Math Instr
|
3 |
| EDU 265 |
Strat for Adpt Lit Instr
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Second Year |
| Fall |
| EDU 272 |
Technology, Data, and Assessme
|
3 |
| EDU 283 |
Educator Preparation Practicum
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
18
|
