Teacher Licensure in Middle and High School Education Certificate

Program Coordinator: Charity Cayton (369-A FlanaganBuilding; 252-328-9683; caytonc@ecu.edu)

The Teacher Licensure in Middle and High School Education Certificate prepares emergency licensed teachers to earn a clear teaching license from the state of North Carolina. To do this, it provides instructional experiences in the four state requirements for the alternative licensure of middle and high school teachers 1) content area and specialized course work, 2) classroom management, 3) teaching students with special needs, and 4) digital literacy.

The certificate requires 18 s.h. as follows:

1. Common Core - 6 s.h.

2. Residency Licensure Areas - 12 s.h.

Select one of the following residency licensure areas:

a. Business and Instructional Technology Education

The following courses are required for Business and Instructional Technology Education Residency students.

b. English Education

The following courses are required for English Education Residency students.

c. Family and Consumer Science Education

The following courses are required for Family and Consumer Science Education Residency students.

d. History Education

The following courses are required for History Education Residency students.

e. Mathematics Education

The following courses are required for Mathematics Education Residency students.

f. Science Education

The following courses are required for Science Education Residency students.

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.