The Elementary Education Residency Certificate curriculum provides a course of study leading to developing the general pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Coursework includes learning theory, instructional/educational technology, diverse learners, school policies and procedures, educators’ expectations and responsibilities, 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 Residency Licensure program is designed for college graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field and desire to become an elementary education (K-6) teacher.
For admission into the program, the candidate must:
- Complete an electronic application through the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) for James Sprunt Community College admission.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible for employment.
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 GPA or higher.
- Have completed 24 hours of coursework in the requested licensure area or passed the North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE) required content area examination(s) for the requested licensure area.
- Submit transcripts.
- Be employed by a local LEA.
- Have completed professional development training required by the LEA.
A grade of “C” or higher in all courses is required to complete the certificate.