Teacher Licensure in Birth through Kindergarten Education Certificate

Program Coordinator: Susannah Berry (132 Rivers West Building; 252-328-1332, berrys@ecu.edu)

The Birth through Kindergarten Educator Residency Certificate is designed to prepare students to apply knowledge in planning, instruction, and assessment of early childhood curriculum to teach young children, including those with disabilities. The program focuses on developing the skills needed to create inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning environments for children in this age range.

Students who successfully complete the program will have met the coursework requirements for licensure.

The certificate is available exclusively to students who hold a North Carolina Birth through Kindergarten Residency Teacher Candidate designation.

Students can opt to take an additional 6 s.h. of practical application coursework that compliments required coursework.

The certificate requires 18 s.h. as follows:

Required courses - 18 s.h.

Optional courses - 6 s.h.

Optional courses provide more application of course content to the classroom.

Admissions Information

This undergraduate certificate considers both degree-seeking and certificate-seeking students for admissions. To read more about ECU’s Certificate Requirements Policy, go to “Academic Requirements for Degrees, Certificates, and Minors” in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section of this catalog.

If you have questions about this certificate, please reach out to the program coordinator or director.

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina

The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and Minors have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in North Carolina. The various licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. Other states have their own requirements, and you’ll want to make sure your program meets criteria in your home state (or state where you intend to work) before you apply.