Teacher Licensure in Elementary Education Certificate

Program Coordinator: Paige Everett (314 Speight Building; 252-328-2970; everettje@ecu.edu)

The Teacher Licensure in Elementary 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: 1) curriculum, instruction, and assessment, 2) content area pedagogy, 3) classroom management, and 4) teaching students with special needs.

The certificate requires 21 s.h. as follows:

Required Courses:

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.