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:
- A GPA of at least 2.75 on hours attempted
- Behavior that adheres to the NC code of ethics of the profession and the professional dispositions of the College of Education and Allied Professions
- 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:
- Complete the approved teacher education program with a GPA of at least 2.75.
- Complete the application for licensure and file with the Licensure Officer of the College of Education and Allied Professions.
- Meet WCU testing requirements for Praxis II and Pearson tests, as applicable.
- Receive a professional recommendation by the Licensure Officer of the College of Education and Allied Professions.
- Pay the license fee required by the Department of Public Instruction for the issuance of the add-on license.