Jun 16, 2024  
CURRENT 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
CURRENT 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Certificate in Birth Kindergarten Add-on Licensure Program


Total number of hours for the program: 18.

This add-on licensure certificate program prepares people to become teachers of kindergarten or pre-K.  It is available to teachers already holding or eligible for a North Carolina teaching license in any area.  The program requires 18 credit hours and is completely online.  Successful completion leads to recommendation for a teaching license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, pending completion of all state-mandated requirements.  Students must first apply for admission to WCU’s undergraduate online programs. 

Continuation in the Program

Once admitted, the requirements for continuing in the program are as follows:

  1. A GPA of at least 2.75 on hours attempted
  2. Behavior that adheres to the NC code of ethics of the profession and the professional dispositions of the College of Education and Allied Professions
  3. Satisfactory participation in the required professional field experiences

Requirements for Teacher Licensure

To be eligible for a recommendation for an add-on teaching license in North Carolina, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

  1. Complete the approved teacher education program with a GPA of at least 2.75.
  2. Complete the application for licensure and file with the Licensure Officer of the College of Education and Allied Professions.
  3. Meet WCU testing requirements for Praxis II and Pearson tests, as applicable.
  4. Receive a professional recommendation by the Licensure Officer of the College of Education and Allied Professions.
  5. Pay the license fee required by the Department of Public Instruction for the issuance of the add-on license.