There are many excellent programs available in the state of North Carolina that lead to a NC Standard Professional I teaching license. Some are online, some are face-to-face, and others use blended models. Program length and costs vary greatly by college and university. In response to the complex options available, the table below outlines some of the differences between your options. To view and print a matrix of licensure programs options in Guilford County, click here.
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
PIEDMONT ALTERNATIVE LICENSURE (PAL) PROGRAM
Web site: http://teachered.greensborocollege.edu/alternative_licensure.htm
CONTACT:
DAVID FEAGINS, dfeagins@greensborocollege.edu, 272-7102 x219 |
Hours / Courses |
17 hours / six courses (minimum / see details below) |
NC Standard Professional License I |
Yes |
License Reciprocity with Other States |
Yes |
Length of Program |
Five courses during one summer; one spring clinical practicum (to be completed at work site). Content pedagogy courses offered fall (if required). Additional content coursework may be required according to transcript evaluation. |
Other Information |
Significantly reduced GSO College tuition for PAL coursework; payment plans available; almost all classes completed in the summer; cohort relationships; access to professional liaison/support |
Licensure Program Areas |
MS science, SS, math, communication; HS biology, English, math, SS; K-12 art, music, PE, Spanish, theatre |
Graduate Credit |
No |
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
LATERAL ENTRY ADMISSION PROGRAM (LEAP)
Web site: http://highpoint.nc.schoolwebpages.com
CONTACT:
DR. MARIANN TILLERY, mtillery@highpoint.edu, 841-9286 |
Hours / Courses |
10-12 courses / 30-36 hours (includes technology and classroom management courses) |
NC Standard Professional License I |
Yes |
License Reciprocity with Other States |
Yes |
Length of Program |
Approximately 1 ½ hears to 2 years with summer study; varies depending on licensure area |
Other Information |
Ongoing support from university supervisors; modified internship; 1/3 tuition reduction for cohorts of 20 or more; classes are offered in six different Evening Degree Program (EDP) sessions; summer schedules are tailored to the GCS calendar |
Licensure Program Areas |
Elementary Ed; Middle Grades Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies; Secondary English, Math, Science, Social Studies; Special Subjects (K-12 areas)—Art, Physical Education, Spanish; Special Education (K-12) |
Graduate Credit |
Equivalent graduate courses may be taken by lateral entry (LEAP) candidates to meet course requirements in selected areas (methods, technology, educational psychology, exceptional children). |
NORTH CAROLINA A & T STATE UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
Web site: http://www.ncat.edu/~schofed/newsite/MasterofTeachingProgram.html
CONTACT:
Elementary: MS. KIM ERWIN, kderwin@ncat.edu, 334-7848
Secondary: DR. WALTHEA COBITZ, wvy@ncat.edu, 285-4364 |
Hours / Courses |
39 to 40 hours for complete two tier program; additional prerequisite hours, if needed |
NC Standard Professional License I |
Yes |
License Reciprocity with Other States |
As is offered by the State’s Licensing Agency--NCDPI |
Length of Program |
Varies |
Other Information |
Two phases—Phase I for licensure; Phase II for M.A.T |
Licensure Program Areas |
Biology Ed; Business Ed; Chemistry Ed-Comprehensive Science; Early Ed (B-K)**; Elementary Ed; English Ed; Family and Consumer Sciences**; History Ed; Human Performance and Leisure Studies; Math; Special Ed-General Curriculum; Technology Ed/Trade and Industrial Ed (9-12)
**Phase I only |
Graduate Credit |
Yes-- Phase I leads to licensure; Phase II leads to M.A.T. and advanced licensure. |
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
NC TEACH (Post-Baccalaureate)
Web site: http://www.uncg.edu/soe/nc_teach/index.html
CONTACT:
MRS. DEB ACKERMAN, djackerm@uncg.edu, 334.3415 |
Hours / Courses |
18 hours / six courses |
NC Standard Professional License I |
Yes |
License Reciprocity with Other States |
Yes—see list at SDPI Web site |
Length of Program |
1 fall, 1 spring, and 1 summer semester (consecutive) |
Other Information |
Provide Mentoring, Advising, and Cohort Support |
Licensure Program Areas |
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, French, Spanish, Latin, Mathematics, Middle Grades (6-9), Social Studies |
Graduate Credit |
Yes with possibility of transferring into a M. Ed. |
Additional Alternative Licensure Programs Available at UNCG |
NC Teach Undergraduate Program: Art, Music and Theatre Ed; B-K; Hearing Impaired; Physical Education (Contact Deb Ackerman)
http://www.uncg.edu/soe/nc_teach/undergrad.html
PAIL (Post-Baccalaureate Alternative Initial License Program): Special Education—General Curriculum
http://www.uncg.edu/ses/licensure.html
M. Ed. Programs: Available in many areas including English as a Second Language |
GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION TRACK (GCS ACT)
Web site: http://www.gcsnc.com/gcsact/index.htm
CONTACT:
MRS. PAMELA HERNDON, herndonp@gcsnc.com, 378.8823 x 2 |
Hours / Courses |
290 contact hours/8 courses |
NC Standard Professional License I |
Yes |
License Reciprocity with Other States |
Some states may accept with reciprocity; other states may require additional coursework |
Length of Program |
18 months: all face to face
Summer I--Foundations course; Fall--Frameworks Seminar Series I; Spring--Frameworks Seminar Series II; Summer II--Five week-long courses |
Other Information |
Tailored to meet the specific needs of GCS; Provides Mentoring, On-Site Coaching, Advising, Networking, and Cohort Support; Taught by GTCC Professors and GCS Master Teachers; Low-cost program
**Program only offered to GCS lateral entry teachers |
Licensure Program Areas |
Middle Grades: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies; High School: English, Math, Science, Social Studies; Special Areas (K-12): Foreign Language, Art, Music, PE, Theatre, Special Education*, ESOL*
*Praxis II passing scores required for employment eligibility |
Graduate Credit |
No |
REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE LICENSING CENTER
Web site: http://www.ralc.ccs.k12.nc.us/ |
Hours / Courses |
Varies—based on individual plans from RALC |
NC Standard Professional License I |
Yes |
License Reciprocity with Other States |
Some states may accept with reciprocity; other states may require additional coursework |
Length of Program |
Varies—maximum three years per state requirements—must complete requirements by date listed on RALC letter and state letter |
Other Information |
Requires LE teachers to search for RALC-approved courses; see the RALC site for options http://www.ralc.ccs.k12.nc.us/4%20universities.htm |
Licensure Program Areas |
See areas available at http://www.ralc.ccs.k12.nc.us/6%20Licensening%20Areas.htm |
