Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate (C55490)

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The Elementary Education Residency Certificate curriculum provides a course of study leading to the development of the general pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Course work includes learning theory, instructional/educational technology, diverse learners, school policies and procedures, expectations and responsibilities of educators, 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.

Fall I

EDU 270 - Effective Instructional Enviro Credit Hours: 2
EDU 272 - Technology, Data, and Assess Credit Hours: 3
Total Recommended Credits: 5

Spring I

EDU 279 - Literacy Develop and Instruct Credit Hours: 4
Total Recommneded Credits: 4

Fall II

EDU 277 - Integr CU Inst: Math/Science Credit Hours: 3
EDU 278 - Integr CU Inst: Soc Stu/ELA Credit Hours: 3
Total Recommended Credits: 6

Spring II

EDU 283 - Educator Preparation Practicum Credit Hours: 3
Total Recommended Credits: 3

Total Credits for Certificate: 18

Notes:

Some courses require observations by the PCC EPP (Educator Preparation Program) director and/or assigned coach.

Courses are offered in a hybrid model: mostly online with a few face-to-face meetings per course. The face-to-face meetings will be on the campus of Pitt Community College.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.