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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Science Education Specialist Certificate
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Program Coordinator: Ron Preston (252-328-9355; prestonr@ecu.edu)
The Science Education Specialist Certificate is a program designed to develop advanced competencies in K-12 science education in the following areas: pedagogical content knowledge, foundational content knowledge, and effective use of technology in science teaching. The certificate is intended to sharpen instructional expertise and promote leadership in science education.
The program of study provides interested elementary education licensed teachers the opportunity to fulfill requirements to apply for the add-on license in K-6 science. Applicants to the certificate program must currently have a teaching license and meet graduate school standards for admission.
The certificate requires 15 s.h. as follows:
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Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina
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